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Spears Business HTM teams earn top honors at a pair of ICHRIE competitions to maximize hotel operations, profits

Tue, Apr 15, 2025

Students from OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management program, including Abraham Terrah, Sienna Lawson and Taylor Parker, have been raking in honors at the ICHRIE competitions this spring.

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OSU student reflects on ‘American Idol’ appearance after top half finish

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

Skylie Marie Thompson, a marketing junior at Oklahoma State University from Cyril, Oklahoma, recently advanced to Hollywood Week in the competition, fulfilling a childhood dream that started with American Idol-themed birthday parties.

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McNeal crowned Mr. OSU 2025-26

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

Anthony McNeal, a junior studying business finance, placed first and won the title of Mr. OSU. McNeal was also awarded a $500 scholarship.

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OSU hosts Wine Forum of Oklahoma

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

Oklahoma State University welcomed wine enthusiasts, students and industry leaders from across the country for the 2025 Wine Forum of Oklahoma, held April 4-5 at the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education in the Nancy Randolph Davis Building.

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Spears Business MBA program continues surge in rankings

Tue, Apr 08, 2025

Spears Business jumped 18 spots to No. 58 in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best full-time MBA programs.

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OSU faculty ranked among the best researchers

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

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 publication is the definitive ranking of research that has made the most profound contributions within each field.

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Mr. and Miss American Indian OSU 2025-26 crowned

Wed, Apr 02, 2025

Saturday, Oklahoma State University crowned its newest Mr. and Miss American Indian inside the Student Union Theater.

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OSU receives $2M gift from BOKF Foundation to the Spears School of Business

Wed, Apr 02, 2025

Oklahoma State University announced a generous $2 million gift from BOKF Foundation to the Spears School of Business at a presentation on Monday. Company officials attended the presentation, which celebrated the gift by renaming the business school’s lobby the BOK Financial Lobby.

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Riata Center hosts 15th annual VEP entrepreneurship boot camp for military veterans

Fri, Mar 21, 2025

Twenty-three hand-selected military veterans learned from Spears Business faculty and leading industry experts during an eight-day boot camp as a part of the 15th annual National Veteran Entrepreneurship Program at OSU.

Riata Center for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipVeterans Entrepreneurship ProgramChad MillsSpears School of Business
Spears Business hosts 3rd annual Tribal Summit with record attendance

Mon, Mar 17, 2025

Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) hosted their third annual Tribal Summit on March 6, attracting a record 286 registrants.

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Spears Business senior Nunes earns Delta Sigma Pi Regional Collegian of the Year

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

OSU senior Isabel Nunes was recognized as the Delta Sigma Pi Regional Collegian of the Year at the organization’s South Central Provincial Conference.

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