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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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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Melinda Bell

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

Melinda Bell, advisor and co-owner of Cochran Bell Wealth and Tax Strategy, is a 2024 Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient.

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Norris selected to lead Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education

Thu, Sep 5, 2024

Dr. Cortney Norris was recently named the Naifeh and RNDC Director of the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education at Oklahoma State University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM).

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Bob Ault

Tue, Sep 3, 2024

Bob Ault, the CEO and co-founder of Redbud Partners, is a 2024 Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient.

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School of Accounting students awarded with OSCPA scholarships

Tue, Sep 3, 2024

Twelve students in Oklahoma State University's School of Accounting received Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) scholarships for the 2024-25 school year.

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Spears Business students distinguished as inaugural Tom Love Scholars

Tue, Aug 27, 2024

Twenty Spears School of Business students received recognition as Oklahoma State University's inaugural Tom Love Scholars on Sunday evening during the annual Dean's Scholarship Banquet, where awards totaled $2.9 million.

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Ahead of the game: Wiese named to Spears Business Hall of Fame

Fri, Aug 23, 2024

Carl Wiese is a 2024 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee. After helping several prominent tech companies navigate change, he's giving back to the school that launched his career.

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