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Behind the numbers: Spears Business researchers use econometric forecasting model to guide state agencies

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Spears Business is home to Oklahoma’s only large-scale econometric forecasting model at a public university. Dr. Hongbo Wang and Dr. Dan Rickman use the model to create and interpret economic forecasts for entities that include the Oklahoma Tax Commission and Oklahoma State Board of Equalization.

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Great lakes: MS BAnDS students build data lake to advance chiropractic research

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Students in OSU’s Master’s in Business Analytics and Data Science program built a data lake and a user-friendly website for chiropractic researchers, enabling surveys to guide the future of chiropractic care. This is an example of the real-world experiences fueling the MS BAnDS program’s No. 2 national ranking.

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Spreading like wildfire: Spears Business researcher using analytics to combat misinformation

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Online misinformation can have serious consequences, especially in an emergency situation. Now, Spears Business researcher Dr. Kayla Jiang is making sure communities have a plan to battle it.

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Seeing the future: Spears Business faculty create predictive algorithms to transform health care

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Imagine a precise, data-informed algorithm that could assess your risk of developing a disease, helping you manage or even prevent the condition. Dr. Dursun Delen, Dr. Zhuqi Miao and Dr. William Paiva have worked within the Spears School of Business Center for Health Systems Innovation to develop a patent-pending technology that can transform diabetic retinopathy detection.

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Care factor: Center for Health Systems Innovation improves care delivery with data-driven solutions

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The Center for Health Systems Innovation, a Spears Business center with a footprint on the OSU Center for Health Sciences campus, is using data to transform health care delivery. These methods are improving accessibility and efficiency for clinicians, patients and employers across Oklahoma.

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Building research excellence: Thapa’s vision for Spears Business

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Dr. Brij Thapa, the newly appointed vice dean of Spears Business, is leading strategic initiatives aimed at elevating the college’s research enterprise. His forward-thinking approach is dedicated to fostering research excellence, enhancing collaborative scholarship, attracting top faculty and students and elevating the school’s national and global standing as a leader in research and innovation.

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Swing for the Fences: Riata Center helps student creator of SwingRight grow into confident entrepreneur

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

OSU student Steve Azzaro arrived at the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a bright idea. His partnerships with the Spears Business Riata Center and CEAT’s Zink Center have helped him grow into a confident entrepreneur with a patent-pending sports training device, the Az-Tec SwingRight.

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Alumni Q&A: Spears Business graduate Johnson eyes Olympics after setting mile record

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

A Spears School of Business alumna holds the American women’s record for running the fastest mile. Five years after earning her bachelor’s degree in economics, Sinclaire Johnson is gaining momentum as a professional athlete with Olympic goals.

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Riata Center distributes more than $10,000 in scholarships to Student Innovation Expo winners

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to Student Innovation Expo winners. Student entrepreneurs across OSU presented their business ideas and received constructive feedback from judges.

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Q&A: Meet the Gamba family, which crafted a special Oklahoma State wine available only during November Distinguished Chef Series

Wed, Nov 05, 2025

Gamba Vineyards and Winery crafted 400 bottles of custom wine exclusively for Oklahoma State. Bottles will be on sale during the Distinguished Chef Series on Nov. 13 to benefit student scholarships for the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

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Spears Business assistant professor Wu’s research highlights solo consumers’ influence

Tue, Nov 04, 2025

Dr. Yuechen Wu, an assistant professor in Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, researches the impact of social context on our perceptions of consumer recommendations. Her findings indicate solo consumers are often perceived as more interested in an activity and attuned to its quality than accompanied consumers are, therefore holding more influence as reviewers.

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OSU Brand Squad hosts Oklahoma City Thunder marketing panel

Tue, Nov 04, 2025

Oklahoma State University’s Brand Squad welcomed six members of the Oklahoma City Thunder in mid-October for a panel discussion focused on sports marketing, media and career development.

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