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In 2026, the world’s energy demand will reach an unprecedented level. Cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy sources are critical. In this Q&A, we chat with Charlotte Jacobs, an assistant professor in the E. J. Ourso College of Business Rucks Department of Management, whose research focuses on the photovoltaic cell industry.
For decades, Louisiana has faced a familiar challenge: Many of the country’s brightest students were educated here, only to leave the state in search of opportunities elsewhere. LSU has long worked to change that narrative, building success by preparing students not just to compete nationally, but to lead locally. For young entrepreneur Noah Deshotel, a third-generation LSU alum, that mission became personal. As an LSU-trained engineer and MBA, he saw firsthand how much talent Louisiana was exporting—and how much potential was being left behind.
What elevates a graduate business education into true preparation for leadership? At the Ourso College, professional development plays a central role by connecting classroom learning with experiences and outside lessons that help students grow into confident, career-ready professionals.