LSU gets $1 million for digital innovation
LSU's Center for Digital Innovation is set to receive $1 million in federal funds, which will be used to add jobs and expand Electronic Arts' local operations. U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu announced the appropriation, which was part of an omnibus bill signed by President Barack Obama last week.
A Landrieu aide says the appropriation was added at the request of LSU, which wanted the money to expand its curriculum and provide new training. The money will lead to some more jobs, but a deal between LSU and EA, "is not yet cooked,” the staffer says. EA, which opened a video game testing facility at LSU last year, has said it is looking at moving some jobs to Baton Rouge in order to take advantage of the low costs. Last week, it was reported that EA is looking at moving a development center from California to several Southern states, including Louisiana. The center could employ up to 300 people.
Excerpt taken from the Baton Rouge Business Report
