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Southern University aims for enrollment surge through new master plan

It’s a blueprint for a future version of the historically Black university, with a more pedestrian-friendly landscape; a new student union and student housing; a riverfront bluff promenade to rival downtown’s riverfront; and plenty of other improvements.

Why managers should tailor more jobs to meet employees’ interests and goals 

Over the past two years, more employees want to be exceptions to the rule.  They...

Kirby Smith’s days are numbered at LSU

Preparations are underway for the demolition of Kirby Smith Hall—the storied residence hall on LSU’s campus—with a controlled implosion the morning of June 4, LSU announced today. 

Jacob Talley out as Tin Roof CEO

Jacob Talley is no longer CEO of Baton Rouge’s Tin Roof Brewing.

Investors buying more Baton Rouge residential real estate

Big investors across the country are buying up more residential real estate in metro areas, and that trend holds true for Baton Rouge as well.

Backlog of returns forces IRS to scrap planned closure of processing center

The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday scrapped plans to close one of its three...
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Two planned investments in state expected to spawn more than 1,000 jobs

Gov. John Bel Edwards is touting hundreds of millions of dollars in planned business...

Frackers hold back production as oil nears $100 a barrel

America’s largest frackers are reporting huge profits but plan to keep oil production in...

NOLA’s iconic Lucky Dogs come to Baton Rouge via downtown stand

The frankfurter-shaped Lucky Dogs hot dog stand, a New Orleans staple traditionally available on late nights in the French Quarter, has made its way up the Mississippi River to downtown Baton Rouge.

In a hybrid world, technology defines employee experience

One of the big questions many leaders are facing now is: How can we meaningfully communicate, collaborate, and connect in a hybrid (or remote) environment?