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Photo Essay: How OSU is helping students achieve their dreams

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

At Oklahoma State University, dreaming big is not just encouraged; it is expected. “We dream as big as the sky” reflects a belief rooted deeply in the Cowboy Code: that potential is not confined by background, circumstance or tradition, but expanded through curiosity, courage and imagination.

The Code CallsCollege of Education and Human SciencesCollege of Arts and SciencesCollege of Engineering Architecture and TechnologyFerguson College of AgricultureSpears School of Business

OSU economists update 2026 forecast as growth slows, Oklahoma faces energy headwinds

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

The economic outlook continues to be highly uncertain as progress in reducing inflation stalls and the labor market weakens, according to a new forecast report from the Center for Applied Economic Research (CAER) at Oklahoma State University.

Department of EconomicsBusinessDan RickmanSpears ResearchSpears School of BusinessHongbo WangCenter for Applied Economic ResearchResearch

OSU online programs earn national recognition in 2026 U.S. News rankings

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Ten Oklahoma State University online programs earned national recognition in the “U.S. News and World Report” 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, including top 10 placements for online undergraduate business and Master of Business Administration programs.

College of Education and Human SciencesCollege of Engineering Architecture and TechnologySpears School of BusinessAwards and Rankings

Baldwin blazes path for MIS students to research health, human performance at OSU

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

Kyler Baldwin, an MIS graduate and MS BAnDS student at OSU, forged a unique partnership between Spears Business and HPNRI. He applies his data analytics skills to the health and human performance domain, preparing to present his research abstract at a sports medicine conference with a chance to win an award.

Human Health and WellnessKim StromResearchHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteMSISDepartment of Management Science and Information SystemsmisHealth and Human PerformanceMS-BAnDSMS BAnDSSpears School of BusinessRick WilsonLiving the CodeSpears ResearchMSBANDSBusiness

Spears Business celebrates U.S. News & World Report top 10 rankings for Best Online Bachelor's in Business, Best Online MBA

Fri, Jan 23, 2026

Spears Business earned top 10 rankings in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report list of the Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs and the Best Online MBA Programs.

Dr. Marlys MasonDr. Jim PayneAwards and RankingsVeteransSpears School of BusinessWatson Graduate School of ManagementDr. Brij ThapaMBA Program

HPNRI helps train the next generation of data scientists

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute has partnered with the Spears School of Business to engage 4+1 management information systems students as Data Wranglers. These students gain real-world hands-on experience analyzing heath care data and improve the health of Oklahomans.

Management Information SystemsScience and TechnologyKim StromResearchHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteHealth and Human PerformanceSpears School of Businessstudent employmentHuman Health and Wellness

Spears Business announces 2026 MSIS Cloud of Honor inductees ahead of 5th annual celebration

Wed, Jan 21, 2026

Jamie Adamson, Richard Amos, Dr. Bill Hardgrave and Ayana Spriggs Talley are entering the MSIS Cloud of Honor, which celebrates distinguished graduates of Oklahoma State University’s information systems programs. The fifth annual Cloud of Honor Celebration is Feb. 27 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

MSISBusinessDepartment of Management Science and Information SystemsSpears School of BusinessSpears School of Business AlumniMIS Cloud of Honor

Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich to speak Feb. 5 at OSU Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich to headline Puterbaugh Ethics Lecture at OSU’s Spears School of Business on Feb. 5.

Spears School of BusinessPuterbaugh Ethics LectureCenter for Legal Studies and Business EthicsGriffin Pivateau

Spears Business announces 2026 Cumulus Award winners ahead of MSIS Cloud of Honor Celebration

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

Holt Calder, Alex Evers, Katie O’Neil and Matt Tucker will receive Cumulus Awards at Oklahoma State University’s fifth annual Cloud of Honor Celebration. The Cumulus Award goes to recent MSIS graduates making a significant impact early in their careers.

MSISSpears School of BusinessDepartment of Management Science and Information SystemsSpears School of Business AlumniBusinessMIS Cloud of Honor

Honoring the OSU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association honored six deserving alumni with the 2025 OSU Distinguished Alumni Award at a ceremony on Sept. 18 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

College of Arts and SciencesCollege of Engineering Architecture and TechnologyOSU Alumni AssociationDistinguished Alumni AwardSpears School of BusinessState magazine

The Cowboy Way: Jimmy Lawhorn

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Before Jimmy Lawhorn ever stepped into the corner office at Blue Bell Creameries, he was sweeping peanut shells and soda cups out of the stands at Lewis Field.

State magazineSpears School of BusinessCowboy Way

Honors college students hooded for fall 2025 semester

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

The Fall Honors College Hooding Ceremony and Cording Ceremony took place on Friday, December 12, in the Student Union Ballroom. The ceremony recognized students who were Fall 2025 graduating candidates for the General Honors award, Departmental or College Honors award and the Honors College degree.

College of Engineering Architecture and TechnologyCollege of Arts and SciencesCollege of Education and Human SciencesSpears School of BusinessHonors CollegeFerguson College of Agriculture