LSU donor backs new capitalism research center, focused on its ‘greatest prosperity’

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 280

Last Updated: 1 day, 6 hours ago

Body Text Preview

The LSU Board of Supervisors Friday approved the creation of the Prosperity Institute, a research center in its business college that the founding donor hopes will definitively prove the superiority of capitalism.

Roger Ogden, a New Orleans real estate developer and former LSU board chairman, has been a major donor to the university, He provided the endowment to create the institute, which he said has been in the works for a decade. …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us