These Christian Colleges Are Taking On Today’s Hot-Button Social Issues - Forbes

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An organization of Christian colleges has shown a willingness to tackle social issues, often taking ... [+] stances that differ from those of some notorious evangelical leaders. getty A group of Christian colleges is pursuing an agenda of pressing social issues, including immigration, criminal justice, and racial/ethnic diversity. It’s an ambitious set of policies, and it’s noteworthy because the stance of these colleges is in marked contrast to the ultra-conservative narrative associated with the evangelical church’s recent embrace of the right-wing, nationalist politics of Donald Trump. The colleges are members of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), an organization comprised of about 180 institutions worldwide, with approximately 140 in the U.S. Representing 37 different Protestant denominations, CCCU schools enroll over 500,000 students. You can view the full member list here. All CCCU schools have missions defined as Christ-centered, rooted in the hi
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LSU College of Business introduces new online degree programs - The Advocate

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LSU College of Business introduces new online degree programs - The Advocate

LSU College of Business introduces new online degree programs - The Advocate

Posted: 10 Dec 2020 02:40 PM PST

LSU's E.J. Ourso College of Business has launched new online bachelor's degree programs in general business and marketing.

The online Bachelor of Science in General Business degree will have four concentrations: business analytics, digital marketing, human resource management and information technology management. The Bachelor of Science in Marketing will have a concentration in digital marketing.

"We are excited to expand the General Business degree to an online format," said Tim Chandler, associate dean for undergraduate programs and assessment, E. J. Ourso College of Business. "Students now have the option to choose a concentration to complete as part of the degree requirements providing students with flexible and focused opportunities to acquire marketable skills in a specialized area of business that meets their interests."

The degrees are online-by-design and are taught by the same faculty as the on-campus program. Students receive flat-rate tuition nationwide and guaranteed admission to LSU through an institution across Louisiana. LSU Online students will receive the same diploma as their on-campus peers.

The first application deadline for the spring term is Monday, with classes starting Jan. 11. The second is March 1, with classes starting March 15. For more information about the programs, visit online.lsu.edu/business.

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