'Business Report': University leaders aim to embrace the digital age
In the business world, "adapt or die" is a truism. The ubiquity of the Internet is altering—in some cases, radically upending—the models for all sorts of industries. Exhibit A: the current turmoil in print journalism. Higher education is...
DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Brave new world
In the business world, “adapt or die” is a truism. The ubiquity of the Internet is altering—in some cases, radically upending—the models for all sorts of industries. Exhibit A: the current turmoil in print journalism.
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Current Issue
Southern plans to tweak controversial contract
Southern University System President Ronald Mason plans to amend a controversial contract with online course provider EOServe. As written, it stipulates that if a student first enrolled in an online program then later enrolls in traditional...
DATE: May 03, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Elizabeth Hess
OrthodontistAge: 31Child: Hamlin (pictured), age 15 monthsSpouse: Darren Hess
DATE: April 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: News (225)
Das a real hero, cher
He's a Coast Guard veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. His city is a cold shadow of its former self. And he is out for blood—perhaps literally.
DATE: April 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: News (225)
Actuary said to be best job to have; reporter the worst
The 25th annual ranking of the best jobs to have in America by CareerCast.com has been released, with actuary topping the list and news reporter taking the bottom slot. Behind actuary, the top 10 best jobs on the list are biomedical engineer,...
DATE: April 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Isaacson suggests blending online, classroom learning at LSU
The college classroom of the future will more often feature a "master teacher" rather than a high-salaried, tenured lecturer, says Walter Isaacson, biographer, Louisiana native and CEO of the Aspen Institute think tank. As LSU restructures, he says,...
DATE: April 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Mitch Landrieu stresses unity among La. cities
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu urged a Baton Rouge audience today to take a global view of the state and nation, and not forsake the good of other cities and regions when tackling major public issues like tax reform. Landrieu says it was a lesson...
DATE: April 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
'225' blogger stresses the importance of mentors after going global
Wendy Overton of Baton Rouge returned last month from global entrepreneurship events in Rio de Janeiro even more convinced of the value of mentors, wherever they might be. "Mentors give not only advice, but valuable connections," she says. "And the...
DATE: April 02, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Scotland
Scotland is the home of golf and is a “bucket list” trip for all golf enthusiasts. We went to Old Course (St. Andrews), Muirfield, Carnoustie Golf Links, Royal Troon Golf Club, Turnberry Resort and Kingsbarns Golf Links.
DATE: March 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: News (inR)
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