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This new Instagram account has been hiding hundreds of dollars all over LSU’s campus

Money may not grow on trees, but in Baton Rouge, you might be lucky enough to find cash taped to an old oak. Cash Stash Baton Rouge (@cashstashbr on Instagram) is the mysterious entity hosting money scavenger hunts. It all started when marketing major Dylan Garcia, 20, was inspired by a cash stash happening in his hometown.

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Research@Ourso: Navigating the Relevance Gap

Have you ever wondered how groundbreaking academic research makes its way to the entrepreneurs and business leaders who could use it most? The process is not always as smooth as you might think. Ted Waldron, professor in the LSU Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems, tackled the thorny issues surrounding this question in a recent article published in the prestigious Journal of Business Venturing.

Ourso on the Geaux – September 2025

Read the latest issue of Ourso on the Geaux, the official e-newsletter of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This month, we announced our Hall of Distinction honorees, learned about our students' summer internship experiences, welcomed new faculty, and more.

R. Kelley Pace Named Boyd Professor by LSU Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on September 5, 2025, to designate six LSU faculty members as Boyd Professors, including R. Kelley Pace, professor in the LSU Department of Finance. The Boyd Professorship, established by the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1953, is the most distinguished and highest professorial rank awarded by LSU.

LSU Celebrates 15 Years of the LSU100, Announces the 2025 LSU100 And LSU ROARING20 Lists

LSU is pleased to announce this year's list of the annual LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses. The LSU100 is a highly competitive program that celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses in the world. Companies must apply each year to be considered for the list.

LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business Announces 2025 Hall of Distinction Inductees and Outstanding Young Alum Award Winner

The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business is proud to announce the induction of three distinguished alumni into its prestigious Hall of Distinction and to recognize one exceptional graduate with the 2025 Outstanding Young Alum Award.

Louisiana Economy Forecasting Model Provides Projections for Q3 2025 through Q2 2026

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 third quarter of 2025 through the second quarter of 2026 suggest continuing slow growth in state economic activity and no employment growth.

Welcoming Our Newest Faculty Members to the E. J. Ourso College of Business

The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business is pleased to welcome a diverse group of new faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. These additions bring specialized expertise to the college across various fields, including finance, management, and information systems.

Ourso on the Geaux – August 2025

Read the latest issue of Ourso on the Geaux, the official e-newsletter of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This month, Dean Crook shares a welcome message, we check in on the Rucks International Scholars, and break new ground in economic and financial research.

Ourso in the Media

October 2, 2025

LSU's Kris Lindsey Hall Offers Tips to Save on Car Insurance: In expert commentary accompanying WalletHub's 2025 "Best Car Insurance in Louisiana" rankings, Kris Lindsey Hall, Associate Professor in the LSU Department of Marketing, provided insights on how insurance companies calculate savings and discounts, and suggested how consumers can cut their costs by regularly comparing offers.

October 2, 2025

LSU's Dan Rice Shares Insights on Consumer Spending During Government Shutdown: How could the government shutdown affect consumers? Associate Professor Dan Rice in the LSU Department of Marketing notes the impacts will depend on the specific consumer and industry, and much of it might play out at a broader economy-wide level.

September 22, 2025

LSU's Rajesh Narayanan Comments on Fed Rate Cut: In an interview with the Louisiana Radio Network, Rajesh Narayanan, Professor in the LSU Department of Finance, provided expert commentary on the rationale behind the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut, and how it may - or may not - have immediate impacts for consumers.

September 12, 2025

LSU’s Russell Crook on Preparing AI-fluent Grads for the Workforce: In the final installment of a 3-part series Q&A with Jordan Arceneaux of the Baton Rouge Business Report, Dean Russell Crook discusses how the Ourso College is navigating the AI revolution and preparing students to lead from within it. [Note: subscription may be required to view.]

September 4, 2025

LSU’s Russell Crook on preparing business students to lead through disruption: In the second installment of a 3-part series Q&A with Jordan Arceneaux of the Baton Rouge Business Report, Dean Russell Crook discusses how the Ourso College prepares students to adapt to the workforce and lead through disruption. [Note: subscription may be required to view.]

September 3, 2025

LSU's Richard Stahl Answers Frequently Asked Questions On Car Insurance Rates: In expert commentary accompanying WalletHub's 2025 "Cheapest Car Insurance Companies" rankings, Richard Stahl, Distinguished Instructor in the LSU Department of Economics, answered frequently asked questions about why rates and providers vary widely between states.

August 28, 2025

How LSU’s Russell Crook plans to shape the next generation of business leaders: In the first installment of a 3-part series Q&A with Jordan Arceneaux of the Baton Rouge Business Report, Dean Russell Crook outlined his vision for the Ourso College and the future of business education. [Note: subscription may be required to view.]

June 3, 2025

Professor Emeritus James Richardson Speaks on AI Advances: In a recent interview with WWL 105.3FM, James Richardson, Professor Emeritus in the LSU Department of Public Administration, spoke on the coming AI revolution, and whether or not the world (or the state of Louisiana) is ready. “We are still in the very early stages of artificial intelligence, but companies have shown that they will take advantage of it if it’s profitable."

May 27, 2025

LSU's Dan Rice Recommends Consumers Time Their Purchases: In a recent interview with WWL 105.3FM, Dan Rice, Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing, spoke on the impacts of tariffs during Memorial Day sales, and how consumers can potentially avoid them by strategically timing their purchases to leverage unimpacted inventory.

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