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CAGLE director Caitlin Kelley earns prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award

Tue, May 27, 2025

CAGLE director Caitlin Kelley earned the prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award, which includes a trip to South Korea for cross-cultural collaboration with colleagues and students from across the globe.

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Hamm Institute for American Energy announces new institute fellows

Tue, May 27, 2025

The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University is proud to announce its 2025 cohort of Institute Fellows — distinguished scholars whose research and academic leadership are advancing energy security through innovation and research.

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Alumni Q&A: Kate Smith comes home for Cowboy100

Thu, May 22, 2025

HTM graduate Kate Smith puts a sweet spin on a family tradition. After growing up in her parents’ Stillwater restaurant, Smith established her own bakery, Kate Smith Soirée. She was honored in the 2025 Cowboy100 celebrating the top businesses owned or led by OSU alumni.

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Oklahoma Society of CPAs honors Spears Business alumni

Wed, May 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Society of CPAs selected OSU School of Accounting alumni Chris Copeland, Jenny Cripps, Yamila Pons and Melinda Stinnett as 2025 Pathfinders and Trailblazers Award winners.

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Thapa named Spears Business vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research

Fri, May 16, 2025

The Spears School of Business named Dr. Brij Thapa as vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research. For the past five years, Thapa served as a professor and Head of OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 22 in the world.

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Spears Business professor Luo strives to make lifesaving health care more accessible

Wed, May 14, 2025

Dr. Xiao Luo’s research revolves around unlocking the tremendous potential of electronic medical records to help physicians and patients.

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Spears Business sophomore Lay earns Udall Scholarship recognition after research on Native American communities

Wed, May 14, 2025

Spears Business sophomore Avery Lay was honored at the 2025 Udall Scholarship competition after conducting research on Elouise Cobell’s impact on Native American communities, particularly in tribal trust management and federal accountability.

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Signals to sprouts: OSU assistant professor Kim studies link between broadband grants, agricultural productivity

Tue, May 13, 2025

How does high-speed internet relate to agriculture? Spears Business assistant professor Dr. Minhae Kim’s research indicates crop productivity rises by an average of 9.3% after three years in United States zip codes receiving Community Connect Grants for broadband service.

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OSU celebrates 150th commencement

Sat, May 10, 2025

Oklahoma State University celebrated a historic milestone with its 150th commencement ceremonies on May 9-10 inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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Family business: Mother, daughter take on OSU’s MBA program together

Fri, May 09, 2025

Twenty-three years after obtaining her bachelor’s degree, Monica Reed returned to college with encouragement from one of her daughters. Monica and Lauren Reed are pursuing MBAs together at OSU.

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Beyond Business: Mahar, Oakley illustrate pet therapy's paws-itive power

Tue, May 06, 2025

Spears Business instructor Marla Mahar stays active in Pete’s Pet Posse with her golden retriever, Oakley. Mahar and Oakley greeted guests in late April at the first P3 Symposium highlighting pet therapy’s transformative impact on OSU.

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MSQF team earns 4th-place finish at international portfolio management competition

Tue, May 06, 2025

OSU finance postgraduate students Anahita Badkoubeh Hezaveh and Zannatus Saba teamed up to earn a fourth-place finish at the 2025 Rotman Portfolio Management Competition.

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