History
As early as 1899, LSU organized a four-year course in commerce, leading to a bachelor’s degree. On June 11, 1928, the University Board of Supervisors established the College of Commerce at its annual meeting. The college would be housed in Himes Hall with J.B. Trant presiding as dean. In 1959, the college was reorganized and renamed the College of Business Administration. Almost 20 years, later, the college found a new home in the Center for Engineering and Business Administration (CEBA), which has since been renamed Patrick F. Taylor Hall. Another renaming of the college took place in 1996, when “E. J. Ourso” was added to honor the college’s benefactor. In 2005, “Administration” was dropped from the college’s name. A full timeline of the college can be viewed at
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