Going global: The Flores MBA Program’s Executive Track at LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business has expanded its curriculum to include an additional one-week international trip and executive coaching sessions. According to a new release, the current EMBA class is traveling to Spain this month and then to Japan in November to be immersed in the international business hubs. The change, the university says, is meant to enhance student perspective and understanding of cultural dynamics and global business environments. Students also will meet with an executive coach on a voluntary basis for five to six sessions to discuss topics such as leadership versus management, shifting into a leadership role, and strategically building a network.
Fresh perspective: New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet will deliver the keynote address at WRKF third annual Founders Luncheon at noon on Sept. 22 at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge. Baquet, a New Orleans native, will speak about the changing media landscape. Baquet holds the top position in the New York Times newsroom and is a Pulitzer Prize recipient. WRKF will also present its Founders Award to the Reilly family, who are longtime supporters of the station. Past speakers include NPR Correspondent Cokie Roberts and political consultant James Carville. Get more information.
Delayed: In a bruising setback, Senate Republican leaders today shelved a vote on their prized health care bill until at least next month, forced to retreat by a GOP rebellion that left them lacking enough votes to even begin debate. The Associated Press reports Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, told reporters Republican leaders were still trying to gather the 50 votes needed for the bill to survive. All Democrats oppose it. At least five GOP senators—conservatives and moderates—have said they would vote against even beginning debate on bill. GOP defections increased after Congress’ budget referee said Monday the measure would leave 22 million more people uninsured by 2026 than Obama’s 2010 statute. Read more.
