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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Aaron Sizemore

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

Aaron Sizemore, managing director and head of national energy finance at East West Bank, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards in October. Sizemore credits OSU for shaping his life in multiple ways, from launching his career to introducing him to his wife, fellow OYA Brittany Sizemore.

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Better Together: Married couple embraces OSU MBA journey from Tulsa to Vienna

Wed, Sep 03, 2025

Chris and Nicole Neil are full-time working professionals and parents of two young children. Thanks to OSU’s flexible MBA program, they’re also students embracing new opportunities to grow together. The Tulsa couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in May with an unforgettable CAGLE program in Central Europe.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Lucas Elwell

Tue, Sep 02, 2025

Lucas Elwell, vice president of credit risk management at MidFirst Bank, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards in October. A passionate advocate for higher education, Elwell is making a difference for OSU students.

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Personal style: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Wade rises from sales clerk to people-focused retail executive

Tue, Aug 26, 2025

Suzanne Wade, whose retail career spanned over 40 years, is entering the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. After working at a local Stillwater clothing store as an OSU student, she rose to senior executive positions at Walmart and H-E-B.

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Sharda receives AMCIS 2025 Outstanding Conference Service Leadership Award

Mon, Aug 25, 2025

Dr. Ramesh Sharda, a Regents Professor in the Spears School of Business, won an AMCIS Outstanding Conference Service Leadership Award in August. Sharda devotes significant time to professional organizations and conferences that support careers in management science and information systems.

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Spears Business sets enrollment records following rankings surge

Mon, Aug 18, 2025

With highly ranked programs and impactful scholarship funds, the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University continues to set enrollment records.

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The story seeker: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Manzer finds powerful lessons in the ordinary

Mon, Aug 11, 2025

Dr. Lee Manzer, who taught for 43 years as a Spears Business faculty member, is entering the school’s Hall of Fame. His witty, thought-provoking stories have inspired thousands, and his family has inspired him.

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A steady path: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Boelte builds notable accounting career from OSU to Paycom

Mon, Aug 04, 2025

Craig Boelte, who spent 19 years as Paycom’s chief financial officer, is entering the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. After a notable accounting career, Boelte thanks the educators who set him on his steady path.

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Beyond Business: OSU finance instructor Bansal helps 11-year-old son publish book

Mon, Jul 21, 2025

OSU finance instructor Amit Bansal encourages parents to teach their children about entrepreneurship through fun, kid-friendly projects like setting up lemonade stands. Instead of selling lemonade, Bansal’s son, Shivam, is selling the debut novel he published at age 11.

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Spears Business marketing and communications staff earns statewide recognition for publications and feature writing

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Led by Hallie Hart’s feature-writing victory, the Spears Business marketing and communications department took home a trio of honors at the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association Awards Banquet.

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Spears Business announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

Tue, Jul 01, 2025

Craig Boelte, Dr. Lee Manzer and Suzanne Wade will be inducted into OSU’s Spears School of Business Hall of Fame on Oct. 10.

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Spears Business announces 2025 Outstanding Young Alumni

Mon, Jun 30, 2025

Lucas Elwell, Aaron Sizemore and Brittany Sizemore will receive Outstanding Young Alumni awards at OSU’s Spears School of Business Hall of Fame banquet Oct. 10.

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