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Nomvember, 2025
Nomvember, 2025
Upcoming: IALU Encuentro 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya
Upcoming: IALU Encuentro 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya
The LSBSA will take the global stage this December, 2nd- 5th at the IALU Encuentro 2025 in Nairobi. The Alliance will present its milestones, ongoing initiatives, and strategic vision for the future - including the impact of its key projects: the Executive Leadership Program, the Global Study Tours, and the Communication Taskforce. This event marks an important moment to showcase how the LSBSA connects regions, shares values, and strengthens global Lasallian collaboration.
Pilot Study Tours: Connecting Learning Across Regions
The LSBSA continues to develop its Global Study Tours - designed as immersive learning experiences for students and faculty across regions.
The model features both Micro (short-term) and Macro (rotational, multi-region) formats.
Micro Study Tours: Short-term visits combining academic content, company visits, and cultural immersion.
The upcoming pilot will see La Salle Barcelona and La Salle Colombia joining Lewis University (USA) in June 2026 for an integrated program.Macro Study Tours: A long-term rotational format across all six regions of the Alliance, offering students a complete global Lasallian experience that blends academic excellence, innovation, and mission-driven learning.
The LSBSA continues to develop its Global Study Tours - designed as immersive learning experiences for students and faculty across regions.
The model features both Micro (short-term) and Macro (rotational, multi-region) formats.
Micro Study Tours: Short-term visits combining academic content, company visits, and cultural immersion.
The upcoming pilot will see La Salle Barcelona and La Salle Colombia joining Lewis University (USA) in June 2026 for an integrated program.Macro Study Tours: A long-term rotational format across all six regions of the Alliance, offering students a complete global Lasallian experience that blends academic excellence, innovation, and mission-driven learning.
🇺🇸 Highlights from the Previous Board Meeting - St. Mary’s College, California
The Executive Board Meeting held at St. Mary’s College of California marked another milestone in LSBSA’s journey.
Board members participated both in person and virtually, engaging in rich discussions on regional progress, project development, and strategic sustainability.
The Executive Board Meeting held at St. Mary’s College of California marked another milestone in LSBSA’s journey.
Board members participated both in person and virtually, engaging in rich discussions on regional progress, project development, and strategic sustainability.
Following the meeting, members embarked on the North America Alliance Tour, visiting key Lasallian institutions:
St. Mary’s College (California): Hosted the Board Meeting and provided insights into executive education and regional partnerships.
La Salle University (Philadelphia): Offered participants a cultural and academic tour exploring innovation and engagement initiatives.
Lewis University (Chicago): Showcased its global engagement activities, including partnerships and research collaborations.
This tour strengthened regional ties and set the foundation for future joint projects between North American institutions and other LSBSA regions.
Looking Ahead
The months ahead are set to bring new collaborations and shared opportunities as the Alliance prepares for the Nairobi Encuentro.
Together, we continue to build bridges between education, innovation, and the Lasallian mission - shaping a global business education community that leads with purpose.
The months ahead are set to bring new collaborations and shared opportunities as the Alliance prepares for the Nairobi Encuentro.
Together, we continue to build bridges between education, innovation, and the Lasallian mission - shaping a global business education community that leads with purpose.
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September, 2025
September, 2025
A Growing Alliance: Highlights from Our 2nd General Assembly
A Growing Alliance: Highlights from Our 2nd General Assembly
On July 14, 2025, the La Salle Business School Alliance (LSBSA) held its 2nd General Assembly, bringing together members across time zones from San Francisco to Manila. This meeting marked another milestone in our journey of collaboration, innovation, and shared vision for the future of Lasallian business education.
On July 14, 2025, the La Salle Business School Alliance (LSBSA) held its 2nd General Assembly, bringing together members across time zones from San Francisco to Manila. This meeting marked another milestone in our journey of collaboration, innovation, and shared vision for the future of Lasallian business education.
Key Highlights
Key Highlights
1. Strengthening Our Membership & Governance
1. Strengthening Our Membership & Governance
The Assembly approved the membership and governance framework, ensuring clarity on application processes, responsibilities, and renewal procedures.
The Assembly approved the membership and governance framework, ensuring clarity on application processes, responsibilities, and renewal procedures.
Institutions across regions reaffirmed their commitment to the Alliance, with new members expressing interest since the Cuernavaca Declaration in September 2024.
Institutions across regions reaffirmed their commitment to the Alliance, with new members expressing interest since the Cuernavaca Declaration in September 2024.
2. Strategic Progress & Milestones
2. Strategic Progress & Milestones
In less than a year, the Alliance has:
In less than a year, the Alliance has:
Held weekly coordination and biweekly Executive Board meetings.
Held weekly coordination and biweekly Executive Board meetings.
Organized two Board meetings (one online, one face-to-face).
Organized two Board meetings (one online, one face-to-face).
Successfully convened two General Assemblies (January & July 2025).
Successfully convened two General Assemblies (January & July 2025).
These milestones highlight the rapid growth and collective energy driving the Alliance forward.
These milestones highlight the rapid growth and collective energy driving the Alliance forward.
3. Academic & Program Initiatives
3. Academic & Program Initiatives
Executive Leadership Program (ELP): A global initiative with five thematic blocks (3 ECTS each), developed by LSBSA members to strengthen mission-aligned leadership in higher education. The first cohort is set to launch in January 2026.
Executive Leadership Program (ELP): A global initiative with five thematic blocks (3 ECTS each), developed by LSBSA members to strengthen mission-aligned leadership in higher education. The first cohort is set to launch in January 2026.
Micro-Credentials & Blended Learning: Work is underway to create a “Coursera-like” model, allowing students to mix specialized micro-courses from across institutions. Study Tours: Institutions will offer unique experiential programs, such as Colombia’s coffee-themed study tour. These will soon be showcased on the Alliance website.
Micro-Credentials & Blended Learning: Work is underway to create a “Coursera-like” model, allowing students to mix specialized micro-courses from across institutions. Study Tours: Institutions will offer unique experiential programs, such as Colombia’s coffee-themed study tour. These will soon be showcased on the Alliance website.
Student Competitions: A working group is developing a shared calendar and database of competitions, promoting cross-campus collaboration in areas like sustainability, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
Student Competitions: A working group is developing a shared calendar and database of competitions, promoting cross-campus collaboration in areas like sustainability, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
4. Communications & Digital Infrastructure
4. Communications & Digital Infrastructure
A Communication Strategy is being developed to boost visibility via LinkedIn and a regular Newsletter.
A Communication Strategy is being developed to boost visibility via LinkedIn and a regular Newsletter.
Future discussions will also address multilingual accessibility and shared digital platforms.
Future discussions will also address multilingual accessibility and shared digital platforms.
5. Upcoming Events
5. Upcoming Events
60th International Congress CLADEA - Tijuana, Mexico, September 29–October 1, 2025; San Diego, US- October 3rd
60th International Congress CLADEA - Tijuana, Mexico, September 29–October 1, 2025; San Diego, US- October 3rd
La Salle Business Congress - October 25, 2025.
La Salle Business Congress - October 25, 2025.
Encuentro – Nairobi, Kenya - December 1–5, 2025.
Encuentro – Nairobi, Kenya - December 1–5, 2025.
3rd General Assembly - January 12, 2026.
3rd General Assembly - January 12, 2026.
Looking Ahead:
Looking Ahead:
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025, with the primary focus on regional progress reports. We will also review initial projects, including the Executive Leadership Program, Study Tours, and Membership Framework. As the Alliance grows, we continue to embody the Lasallian mission of collaboration, innovation, and global engagement, preparing leaders who are not only business-ready but also committed to societal transformation.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025, with the primary focus on regional progress reports. We will also review initial projects, including the Executive Leadership Program, Study Tours, and Membership Framework. As the Alliance grows, we continue to embody the Lasallian mission of collaboration, innovation, and global engagement, preparing leaders who are not only business-ready but also committed to societal transformation.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn for updates, insights, and opportunities to engage.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn for updates, insights, and opportunities to engage.
February 24th, 2025
February 24th, 2025
La Salle Business School Alliance holds inaugural general assembly and sets its course for global collaboration in business education
La Salle Business School Alliance holds inaugural general assembly and sets its course for global collaboration in business education
Lasallian universities alliance defines mission, vision, values, new members and projects
Lasallian universities alliance defines mission, vision, values, new members and projects
La Salle Business School Alliance (LSBSA), the new global business school formed by universities of the International Association of La Salle Universities (IALU), holds its inaugural general assembly to set the course for the alliance and work towards global collaboration in business education. The assembly follows the first meeting of all member schools in Cuernavaca (Mexico), where the foundations for the creation of the Lasallian network business school were laid. The new alliance aims to advance international collaboration, innovation and ethical leadership in business education.
La Salle Business School Alliance (LSBSA), the new global business school formed by universities of the International Association of La Salle Universities (IALU), holds its inaugural general assembly to set the course for the alliance and work towards global collaboration in business education. The assembly follows the first meeting of all member schools in Cuernavaca (Mexico), where the foundations for the creation of the Lasallian network business school were laid. The new alliance aims to advance international collaboration, innovation and ethical leadership in business education.
The meeting serves to define the mission, vision, values and new members and projects of La Salle Business School Alliance, as well as the governance structure of the general assembly, the board of directors, the executive board and the calendar of events and meetings. The President of the IALU, Brother Andrés Govela, emphasizes the power of collective action and decentralized collaboration: “Our strength lies in the ability to empower each institution in our network. By fostering innovation and sharing knowledge, we are shaping a future where Lasallian business education has a profound global impact.”
The meeting serves to define the mission, vision, values and new members and projects of La Salle Business School Alliance, as well as the governance structure of the general assembly, the board of directors, the executive board and the calendar of events and meetings. The President of the IALU, Brother Andrés Govela, emphasizes the power of collective action and decentralized collaboration: “Our strength lies in the ability to empower each institution in our network. By fostering innovation and sharing knowledge, we are shaping a future where Lasallian business education has a profound global impact.”
At this first inaugural assembly of LSBSA, participants approved a governance structure that ensures strategic leadership and regional representation, which includes the presidency of Ryan Butt, Dean of the College of Business & Graduate School of Management at Lewis University; the vice presidency of Christopher Kennett, Dean of the La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy (FICEDLS); and the general secretariat of Josep M. Piqué, Executive President of La Salle Technova. From this first assembly, work begins on the development of an educational model that not only trains the leaders of the present and the future but also consolidates the La Salle network in the world as an international benchmark in the field of business schools. The ceremony also included the nomination of regional board members, representing different regions. Emilina Sarreal was appointed from the Asia-Pacific region, Gabriel Camacho from Mexico, Andrés Ortiz from the Spanish-speaking South and Central America, and Cássio Cassel from the Portuguese-speaking South and Central America.
At this first inaugural assembly of LSBSA, participants approved a governance structure that ensures strategic leadership and regional representation, which includes the presidency of Ryan Butt, Dean of the College of Business & Graduate School of Management at Lewis University; the vice presidency of Christopher Kennett, Dean of the La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy (FICEDLS); and the general secretariat of Josep M. Piqué, Executive President of La Salle Technova. From this first assembly, work begins on the development of an educational model that not only trains the leaders of the present and the future but also consolidates the La Salle network in the world as an international benchmark in the field of business schools. The ceremony also included the nomination of regional board members, representing different regions. Emilina Sarreal was appointed from the Asia-Pacific region, Gabriel Camacho from Mexico, Andrés Ortiz from the Spanish-speaking South and Central America, and Cássio Cassel from the Portuguese-speaking South and Central America.
During the closing ceremony, Josep M. Santos, General Director of La Salle Campus Barcelona and Director of the IALU's Francophone Europe and Africa region; and Carlos Coelho, Executive Director of IALU, express the alliance's commitment to academic excellence and social impact: "Together we are building a global network that will redefine business education for future generations."
During the closing ceremony, Josep M. Santos, General Director of La Salle Campus Barcelona and Director of the IALU's Francophone Europe and Africa region; and Carlos Coelho, Executive Director of IALU, express the alliance's commitment to academic excellence and social impact: "Together we are building a global network that will redefine business education for future generations."
The next LSBSA meetings will take place during the Segundo Encuentro de Escuelas de Negocios de CLADEA, hosted by La Salle Campus Barcelona on April 3 and 4, and the general assembly, scheduled on July 14, 2025.
The next LSBSA meetings will take place during the Segundo Encuentro de Escuelas de Negocios de CLADEA, hosted by La Salle Campus Barcelona on April 3 and 4, and the general assembly, scheduled on July 14, 2025.
© 2025, LaSalle Business School Alliance
© 2025, LaSalle Business School Alliance
© 2025, LaSalle Business School Alliance