Tech gains: The U.S. Small Business Administration gave the Louisiana Technology Transfer Office at LSU Innovation Park an award for $125,000 under the Federal and State Technology, or FAST, Partnership Program. FAST award candidates were endorsed by each of its state governors, with each state limited to one proposal. The LTTO at LSU Innovation Park is one of only two facilities awarded funding under this program for 12 consecutive years. Read the full LSU announcement.
Tigers roar: LSU finds itself just outside the top 10 of the AP college football poll after Sunday’s dominant performance over No. 8 Miami. The Tigers leapfrogged all the way to No. 11, moving up 14 spots from its No. 25 position last week. Their opponent from the weekend, Miami, dropped to No. 22. Alabama remains on top, with other SEC schools sprinkled in the top 10. If LSU secures a win against Southeastern Louisiana this weekend, the Tiger’s week three matchup against Auburn has the potential to be a top 10 bout. Read the full story.
Trillions: Amazon on Tuesday became the second publicly-traded company to be worth $1 trillion, hot on the heels of iPhone maker Apple. Launched as an online bookstore in 1995, Amazon has changed the way people shop for toilet paper, TVs and just about anything else. It’s now expanding into the health care industry and increasing its brick-and-mortar presence. The company’s rise has boosted the fortunes of its founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos, whose 16% stake in Amazon is now worth about $160 billion. Read the full story.
