LSU has named Russell Crook the dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business, effective July 28, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors. A distinguished scholar and proven leader, Dr. Crook brings over two decades of experience in higher education and business to the role.

The Louisiana Economy Forecasting Model, maintained by the Department of Economics, provides economic forecasts for Louisiana and the state’s nine metropolitan areas for the current quarter and three quarters ahead. The forecasts for the second quarter of 2025 through the first quarter of 2026 suggest continuing slow growth in state economic activity and slow employment growth in all but two metro areas.

The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its student organizations and leaders. In spring 2025, Beta Alpha Psi and Delta Sigma Pi received such honors.

The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business has appointed Dr. Andrew Schwarz, professor in the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems, as the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Faculty Coordinator.

What began as a whiteboard sketch in LSU's first Large Language Model Development course has evolved into a thriving startup that translates LSU AgCenter research on crop management and weed control into practical tools for agricultural professionals.

Each spring, LSU recognizes 12 outstanding seniors as the Tiger Twelve. These individuals, in keeping with the university's Commitment to Community, contribute positively to the life of the campus, the surrounding community, and society and demonstrate commitment to intellectual achievements, excellence, leadership on campus, and service.

Read the latest issue of Ourso on the Geaux, the official e-newsletter of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This month, we witnessed exciting competition at the J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge, welcomed the latest inductees to the Ourso Outstanding Eight and Rucks Fellows, rode along with an alumnus at Epic Universe, and more.

Before graduating this May and receiving her degree in economics, Ava Sandoval has already secured a full-time position at JP Morgan Chase, one of the most competitive and prestigious firms in the finance industry. Her achievement reflects not only her early preparation and strategic networking but also the strength of LSU’s academic and professional development resources.

Over spring break, Ourso College graduate students swapped their usual BEC classrooms for dynamic international settings, embarking on immersive experiences designed to broaden their understanding of the global business landscape. Students from multiple programs traveled together to Europe (Germany & Hungary) or South America (Argentina), while the Master of Accountancy cohort explored the heart of Central America (Costa Rica).

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