School Choice Is Opening Doors, Not Building Walls

By Ben Kilpatrick

07/09/2013

The view from Robert Mann’s ivory tower in Baton Rouge does not offer a clear perspective on the educational successes unfolding in New Orleans and around our state.

TAGS: Education Reform, Louisiana, LSU, Robert Billiot, School choice, Vouchers

Something Like a Slur

By Ben Kilpatrick

04/26/2013

Because Bob Mann holds the Manship Chair in Journalism and is the director of the Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs at Louisiana State University, and his accusations center around the issue of racism, I feel compelled to respond to his claims.

TAGS: Affordable Care Act, Bobby Jindal, journalism, LSU, Medicaid, Robert Mann

Higher Ed, Higher Salaries

By Jeremy Alford

06/05/2012

The issue of higher education salaries has caught the attention of state Rep. Simone Champagne, R-Erath. She passed a resolution this session requesting that the Board of Regents "study executive compensation at the university system offices and boards." The final report is due to lawmakers in early February 2013.

TAGS: Budget, Education, Higher Education, louisiana state university, LSU, Transparency

Department of Energy Grants LSU $1 Million to Research Geothermal Energy

By Robert Ross

07/11/2011

The Department of Energy has awarded Louisiana State University $997,000 for a project to evaluate the feasibility of an advanced geothermal energy project.

TAGS: Department of Energy, Geothermal, Jackie Savitz, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, LSU, Renewable Energy

Concealed Carry Bill Aims to Protect Students’ Right to Self-Defense

By Justin Spittler

05/16/2011

In a legislative session filled with bills to heavily alter Louisiana’s higher education system, students of public universities and colleges may soon experience one more adjustment: concealed weapons on campus.

TAGS: Concealed Carry, Ernest Wooton, LSU, Students for Concealed Carry on Campus

New Research: Louisiana Higher Education Plagued by Low Admissions Standards

By Fergus Hodgson

03/21/2011

A new ranking of admissions standards has LSU below all flagship universities in the Deep South. The study author contends consequently lower graduation rates, less desirable faculty, and poorer quality research.

TAGS: Admissions Standards, Fergus Hodgson, Harry Stille, Higher Education, Higher Education Policy/Research Center, Louisiana Tech, LSU, Research, University Ranking

Charity Hospital Controversy Goes National

By Kevin Kane

01/14/2010

Today’s Washington Times contains two interesting pieces on the controversy over Charity Hospital. Jack Davis’ article is worth a look. And the fact that a conservative paper would editorialize against Gov. Jindal’s plan is notable. The federal arbitration hearing that will determine how much FEMA owes Louisiana has convened. Stay tuned!

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, Charity Hospital, FEMA, Jack Davis, LSU

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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