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Eight Spears School of Business students selected as OSU Seniors of Significance

Fri, Oct 11, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has selected eight Spears School of Business students as Seniors of Significance for the 2024-25 academic year.

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Honors college students recognized in 2024 award presentation

Fri, Oct 11, 2024

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OSU Alumni Association names 51 Seniors of Significance

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association named 51 students as OSU Seniors of Significance for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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In the Middle of a Miracle: OSU sophomore Brooklyn Hawkins’ personal journey inspires her to create nonprofit for pediatric cancer awareness

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

After battling Hodgkin lymphoma, OSU sophomore Brooklyn Hawkins was only 17 when she founded In the Middle of a Miracle, a nonprofit raising pediatric cancer awareness with a focus on teenagers. Her Spears Business courses and campus connections have helped her channel a deep passion for nonprofit management into a statewide support system for teens.

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Kardas’ findings suggest political discussions may not be as awkward as expected

Fri, Sep 27, 2024

Dr. Michael Kardas, a Spears School of Business management professor, analyzed conversations between strangers about politics and religion. Even when the strangers disagreed, the conversations were more positive than the strangers expected them to be.

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Recipe for success: Pie Junkie entrepreneurs, OSU alumni share secrets of creating award-winning business

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

Oklahoma State University graduate Leslie Coale-Mossman turned her love for pie into an award-winning business. Coale-Mossman, co-founder Darcy Schein and general manager Emily Hummel visited the Spears School of Business to share entrepreneurial insights with students.

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Spears Business undergrad business program among nation’s best in US News rankings

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

Oklahoma State University’s undergraduate business program remains among the top 15 percent of accredited U.S. business schools after receiving recognition in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released today.

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OSU ranked ‘Best Value’ public university in Oklahoma by US News and World Report

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

For the third straight year, Oklahoma State University has received the highest “best value” ranking among public institutions in Oklahoma.

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MIS student Rishi Padala works with Oklahoma 4-H to advance STEM education

Mon, Sep 23, 2024

Spears School of Business student Rishi Padala is using his data analytics and STEM skills to inspire the next generation of technology leaders through Oklahoma 4-H.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Paul Heerwagen IV

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

Paul Heerwagen IV, CEO of Selenite Energy Partners, is a 2024 Spears School of Business Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient. After growing up in many places, Heerwagen sees OSU as home.

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Grappling with business: Plott, Surber pursue MBAs during final OSU wrestling season

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

OSU wrestlers Dustin Plott and Luke Surber have followed similar paths since they were Tuttle High School teammates. Now, they're pursuing a new common goal as Spears School of Business MBA students.

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OSU graduate turns idea into potentially lifesaving business with Riata Center Support

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

William Colton had a life-changing conversation when he wandered into the Riata Center inside the Spears School of Business as an Oklahoma State University sophomore.

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