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Why Southern’s School of Nursing was named the best in the nation
1+ week, 1+ day ago (268+ words) Last year, the Southern University School of Nursing was named the No. 1 nursing school in the U.S. by Nurse.org. Sandra Brown, the school's dean, says the recognition was about impact rather than resources. Speaking Wednesday to the Rotary Club of…...
LSU chancellor outlines what’s needed to move the university forward
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (322+ words) LSU Chancellor Jim Dalton says a focus on student success, targeted research investment and deeper industry partnerships will define the university's path forward as it works to elevate its national standing and economic impact across Louisiana. On the latest episode…...
'Use us’: Why the public library matters more than ever in the digital age
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (278+ words) Sponsored by East Baton Rouge Parish Library What is the No. 1 thing people and businesses can do to support the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system? "Use us!" says Assistant Library Director Mary Stein. "Get your library card. Come in…...
Roundup: US job openings / Retail prices rising / Rotary speaker
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (147+ words) Roundup: US job openings / Retail prices rising / Rotary speaker'Baton Rouge Business Report Supply chain disruptions: The Iran war is beginning to ripple through the retail sector as the Strait of Hormuz disruption strains global supply chains. Analysts warn the conflict…...
Roundup: Caesars / Sorrento Primary School / Last night’s weather
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (198+ words) Roundup: Caesars / Sorrento Primary School / Last night's weather'Baton Rouge Business Report Thursday, March 12, 2026 $7B offer: Billionaire Tilman Fertitta is in talks to buy Caesars Entertainment for roughly $7 billion after he topped a competing offer from billionaire investor Carl Icahn's firm. Fertitta's…...
Why the elevator pitch is losing its lift
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (153+ words) The elevator pitch was built for speed, not for how careers actually work today, Inc. Magazine writes. The technique of the elevator pitch is so common that it's taught in business schools across the nation. You step into an elevator…...
Bill that shields university donor, job applicant records advances
1+ week, 1+ day ago (163+ words) A Louisiana Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would allow public universities to keep certain donor and job applicant records confidential, according to Louisiana Illuminator. Senate Bill 289 by Sen. Mark Abraham, R-Lake Charles, would create new exemptions in…...
New director tapped for LSU’s FOODii program
1+ week, 2+ day ago (42+ words) New director tapped for LSU's FOODii program'Baton Rouge Business Report Amogh Ambardekar has been selected as the new director of LSU's FOODii incubator. That's according to Achyut Adhikari, FOODii's interim director, who tells Daily Report Ambardekar will fo...
LSU rolls out training programs to meet ‘critical’ construction workforce need
1+ week, 3+ day ago (48+ words) LSU rolls out training programs to meet "critical" construction workforce need'Baton Rouge Business Report Monday, March 9, 2026 LSU Online on Monday announced it is partnering with the National Center for Construction Education and Research, or NCCER, to expand its professional development…...
Louisiana schools weigh how to safely bring AI into the classroom
1+ week, 6+ day ago (183+ words) Louisiana schools weigh how to safely bring AI into the classroom'Baton Rouge Business Report Louisiana education officials are debating how aggressively the state should regulate artificial intelligence in classrooms as policymakers consider new oversight models for rapidly emerging education technology,…...