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OSU alumnus, former First Cowgirl to be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Oklahoma State University alumnus Bruce Benbrook and former First Cowgirl Ann Hargis will be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2026 for their leadership, service and lasting impact on the university and broader community.

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EAB Experiential Learning Awards recognize Light, Spears Business for their commitment to student experiences

Fri, May 15, 2026

Oklahoma State University and assistant professor Aaron Light earned 2026 EAB Experiential Learning Awards for leading in work-integrated learning and expanding career-connected student experiences through initiatives like the Eastin Center for

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Keepers of the Code: Honoring the Cowboy Code; answering the call

Wed, May 13, 2026

This is a collection of those stories highlighting how different members of the Cowboy family are making a difference in their own corners of the world. They don't all look the same. But spend enough time with each of them, and the family

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‘My own moment’: Phillips returns to high school, triumphs with OSU degree while raising family

Fri, May 1, 2026

Angel Phillips was 14 when she dropped out of school. This May, she will graduate from OSU’s Spears School of Business as a Top 5 Senior in the School of Accounting. Phillips, who grew up in China, persevered to earn her high school and college

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OSU faculty ranked among the best researchers

Fri, May 1, 2026

The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List comprehensively assesses peer-reviewed research across all scientific disciplines. It evaluates each study's impact, considering factors such as citation frequency in other scientific work. This

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Net Positive: Spears Business seniors build passionate fanbase around OSU Hockey

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

OSU Hockey is no average club sport. Led by Spears School of Business senior Jayden Rodriguez, the student executive board has worked behind the scenes to create a lively game day atmosphere and supportive fanbase while learning about the business

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Chakraborty’s remarkable story shapes MS BAnDS program from founding to his retirement

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Dr. Goutam Chakraborty, the founding director of OSU’s acclaimed Master’s in Business Analytics and Data Science program, is retiring after 35 years in the Spears School of Business. From a refugee colony to a professorship, Chakraborty’s

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Young to don orange gown at Spears Business graduation ceremony

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Jackson Young, a finance senior from Austin, Texas, will wear the orange cap and gown at his May 9 commencement ceremony. The attire represents his selection as the top Spears Business graduate for OSU’s spring 2026 semester.

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