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Voice of reason: Spears Business graduate, attorney shares lessons about moving forward from FTX

Oct 23, 2026

Ryne Miller's career has been anything but ordinary since he graduated from OSU with his economics degree. When he was the general counsel of FTX US, he had to be the voice of reason for a company in crisis.

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Spears Business Hall of Fame Spotlight: Neil Hansen

Oct 23, 2026

ExxonMobil CFO appreciates OSU roots

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Brain Trust: Emerging scholar Affonso prepares marketers to handle AI challenges

Oct 23, 2026

As AI reshapes industries, a Spears Business professor is helping researchers stay one step ahead of emerging challenges.

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A vision made real: Weidner's $10 million gift positions OSU as real estate education leader

Oct 22, 2026

Dean Weidner made a $10 million gift to establish the Weidner Business and Real Estate Center at OSU, his largest and last university gift before his death in March 2026. Weidner left a legacy for Spears Business students.

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The ripple effect: MBA student turns scholarship support into entrepreneurial empowerment

Oct 22, 2026

Kevin Kuteesa, a Spears Business MBA student with an OSU graduate degree in global studies, earned many awards over the past year. She is the CEO and co-founder of Prograte Finance, which increases economic opportunities for women in Uganda.

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Beyond compare: Dimotakis conducts award-winning research into workplace comparisons

Oct 22, 2026

Dr. Nikos Dimotakis received the 2025 Regents Distinguished Research Award at Oklahoma State University. His practical research informs employees and managers while revealing deep insight into human behavior.

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Centers of attention: Spears Business economists analyze 'new wave' of data centers

Oct 22, 2026

Dr. Rui Du and Dr. Xiaojin Aaron Sun are collaborating to study data center location choices and the impact on real estate markets.

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Commodity Cowboys: Spears Business answers the call of Oklahoma’s energy industry

Oct 22, 2026

When Oklahoma’s energy industry asked Spears Business to develop the next generation of commodity traders, the Department of Finance answered. Commodity Cowboys, a new certificate program launched with founding partner Phillips 66, gives OSU

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Always on a mission: Dr. Marc Tower’s trip from Army helicopters to Spears Business

Oct 22, 2026

Dr. Marc Tower has spent his life looking for a mission worth flying toward. He piloted Army scout helicopters, worked his way through tech, construction and business consulting, opened a CrossFit gym and went back for a doctorate at 55. Today he

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The other side of the fire: Wyatt Hendrickson’s journey to the big stage

Oct 22, 2026

NCAA heavyweight champion Wyatt Hendrickson became a wrestling phenom on mat in Philadelphia, but the Oklahoma State family helped him become something even greater.

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United for Stillwater: Dr. Julie Weathers leads one of the most impactful community giving campaigns on campus

Oct 22, 2026

Every fall, Spears Business faculty and staff trade their desks for rakes, paintbrushes and chili pots. The reason is simple. They care about the place they live. Leading the way is Dr. Julie Weathers, who quietly puts together one of Payne

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9 OSU classes you probably didn’t know exist

Oct 21, 2026

OSU students can venture off the beaten path with unique courses exploring everything from true crime and video games to ghosts, wine, music and film.

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