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Risky business: Spears professor, doctoral alumni improve understanding of risk in entrepreneurship

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Dr. Matthew Rutherford, a professor in the Spears Business School of Entrepreneurship, noticed the word “risk” often appears in business articles without a clear definition. He teamed up with Spears Business Ph.D. alumni to classify types of risk, helping scholars and entrepreneurs gain a common understanding of the concept.

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Watters’ project in Ecuador receives recognition from U.S. ambassador, shows students entrepreneurship in action

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Spears Business professor Dr. Craig Watters explores the intersection of entrepreneurship and cultural heritage, helping communities transform centuries-old traditions into modern opportunities. A U.S. ambassador’s recent visit to Guayaquil, Ecuador, highlighted Watters’ innovative work preserving Afro-Ecuadorian culture, and Watters’ students have contributed to the initiative.

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OSU reaches United Way of Payne County campaign goal

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Oklahoma State University has met and exceeded its portion of the overall goal for the United Way of Payne County’s (UWPC’s) 2024-2025 campaign.

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Riata Center announces 2025 Business Plan Competition finalists

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

The Riata Center at Oklahoma State University announced its Business Plan Competition finalists, who will present their ventures in an elevator-pitch format Jan. 24 to a live audience with scholarship money on the line.

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OSU names 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association honored seven deserving alumni with 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards at a ceremony on Aug. 30 in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. The award recognizes members of the Cowboy family who have distinguished themselves through their particular field or profession and the betterment of their community.

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Spears Business faculty, staff honored at 2024 University Awards Convocation

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Multiple Spears School of Business employees received accolades at the University Awards Convocation ceremony Dec. 12 in the Student Union Ballroom.

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7 faculty members earn Regents Distinguished Research Award

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University recognized seven faculty members with the Regents Distinguished Research Award during the University Awards Convocation ceremony Dec. 12 in the Student Union Ballroom.

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Alumni Q&A: Sprague uses Spears Business education to open comic shop with father

Wed, Dec 11, 2024

One year after his Spears School of Business graduation, Pete Sprague is running a popular small business. He and his father founded Sparky’s Comic Shop in Catoosa, Oklahoma, turning their shared hobby into a fulfilling career.

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Spears student earns Best Q&A Award at National Business and Ethics Case Competition

Mon, Dec 09, 2024

OSU MBA student Bryson Diener earned the Best Q&A Award at the National Business and Ethics Case Competition in Ethical Leadership held Nov. 13-15 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

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School of Hospitality and Tourism Management places 3rd in global Forecaster Cup

Mon, Dec 09, 2024

OSU finished as the third-place university in the international Forecaster Cup, and a group of HTM students placed second in the team standings, continuing the program's recent success in competitions.

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Cannatti distinguished as Spears Business orange gown graduate

Fri, Dec 06, 2024

Wesley Cannatti, a data analytics and management major with concentrations in consulting and sports, is the fall 2024 Spears School of Business orange gown recipient.

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The cost of sleep loss: Spears professor studies daylight saving time impact on financial forecasters

Wed, Dec 04, 2024

Dr. Carina Cuculiza’s research offers a revelation about the impact of daylight saving time on the accuracy of financial forecasts. Her groundbreaking, award-winning paper is the first to analyze this topic on an individual level rather than looking at overall market trends.

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