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The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has reaffirmed accreditation of the University of Louisiana-Monroe's majors in business and accounting.

The News-Star reports about 650 business schools in 45 countries and territories are accredited by the association.

The ULM programs are housed in the College of Business.

The University of New Orleans is putting its name everywhere from social media outlets to highway billboards and trailers at local movie theaters.

New Orleans CityBusiness reports that the extensive marketing and branding campaign is an attempt to boost student enrollment, which has declined steadily over the past three years.

Gateway Brass, the brass ensemble of the Air Force Band of the West, will present a free concert Jan. 24 at McNeese State University.

The performance is planned for 7:30 p.m. at the university's Shearman Fine Arts Performing Arts Theatre.

Gateway Brass, stationed in Texas, has performed around the country and plays a variety of musical styles.

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University is working with business organizations in the Florida Parishes to offer counseling sessions for business owners.

The sessions are free and confidential, and are by appointment only. They are offered in Livingston, St. Helena, Washington and St. Tammany parishes.

More information is available by calling the business center at 985-549-3831 or online at www.lsbdc.org/slu.