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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.

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Alumni Q&A: OSU marketing grad Donovan Woods knows how to rally a team

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Most longtime OSU fans know Donovan Woods as the youngest son in a famous football family. Today, he represents the Cowboys in a different way. After working for his NFL opportunity, Woods’ team mentality guided him back home, where his marketing degree has proven useful through 12 years at the OSU Foundation.

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Spears Business HTM students excel at ICHRIE competitions testing hotel management skills

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Students in OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management excelled in two recent International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education competitions. Mel Gelnar won the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge, while Carrie Bailey placed second in the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge and the LEVEL UP competition.

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Staff Advisory Council recognizes 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Staff Advisory Council recognized 26 nominees for the Distinguished Service Award on Thursday inside the Student Union’s Starlight Terrace.

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Spears Business assistant professor Du illustrates how political geography shapes economic resource allocation

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Dr. Rui Du, an assistant professor in the Spears Business Department of Economics, used data to show how a 2012 government regulation in China had a significant spillover effect on Beijing’s restaurant industry. His research has broader global implications that connect to United States current events, showing how political geography shapes the allocation of a city’s economic resources.

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Spears Business marketing and communications director honored at 2025 Distinguished Service Awards

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Multiple Spears School of Business staff members were recognized at the Staff Advisory Council Distinguished Service Award ceremony Dec. 11 in the Student Union. Stephen Howard, Spears Business director of marketing and communications, was a finalist and placed third among all eligible OSU-Stillwater staff members.

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OSU celebrates 151st Commencement

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

Oklahoma State University celebrated its 151st commencement Dec. 12-13 inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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OSU honors faculty, staff at 2025 awards convocation

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Division of Academic Affairs wrapped up 2025 with its annual University Awards Convocation on Monday in the Student Union Ballroom.

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Spears Business faculty, staff honored at 2025 University Awards Convocation

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

The Spears School of Business was well-represented at Oklahoma State University’s 2025 University Awards Convocation. The annual ceremony honors faculty, staff and administrators who go above and beyond to propel OSU forward.

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Orange gown graduate Hess embraces opportunities while honoring inspirational instructor’s memory

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

Amanda Hess is the fall 2025 Spears School of Business orange gown graduate, honored for academic achievement and campus involvement. A senior from McLean, Texas, Hess chose to study accounting because of an inspirational instructor, and she continues to honor his memory as she embraces her eclectic interests.

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New OSU assistant professor Baucum amplifies MSIS department’s research impact

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

Dr. Matt Baucum, a new Spears School of Business assistant professor, recently won two Best Paper awards after presenting at the INFORMS Annual Meeting. One groundbreaking paper explores the optimization of substance use treatment centers to reduce overdose deaths in the United States. Baucum’s impactful work aligns with the research goals of OSU’s nationally and globally recognized MSIS department.

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Economics professor Rickman wins Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement

Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Dr. Dan S. Rickman, Regents Professor of Economics in Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, received the 2025 Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement. This is known as the highest North American honor in regional economics.

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