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Turning Opportunity into Action: Kevin Kuteesa’s MBA Journey

Apr 10, 2026

Kevin Kuteesa has distinguished herself as an exceptional leader and changemaker from the moment she joined the Oklahoma State MBA program. Her accomplishments reflect not only academic excellence, but a deep commitment to leadership, innovation and

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OSU graduate programs earn national recognition in latest U.S. News rankings

Apr 9, 2026

Several Oklahoma State University graduate programs are once again earning national recognition, with multiple colleges placing among the top programs in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Graduate CollegeSpears School of BusinessCollege of Engineering, Architecture and TechnologyOSU Center for Health SciencesOSU-TulsaAwards and Rankings
Spears Business offers top-ranked MBA program in Oklahoma

Apr 7, 2026

Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business is home to the state’s top-ranked MBA program, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Business Schools Rankings. Five Spears Business graduate programs appear in the rankings for the

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New Report: Oklahoma Workforce engaged, faces retention risks

Apr 7, 2026

A new report published by the Center for the Future of Work at Oklahoma State University indicates Oklahoma’s workforce is engaged, supported by strong organizational cultures and employee attraction.

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How one Cowboy finished what she started to earn the 400 hours service orange C.O.R.D.

Apr 7, 2026

This spring, Cate Snedegar will walk across the commencement stage with the Service Orange C.O.R.D., which recognizes 400 cumulative impact hours during a student’s time at OSU.

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Spears Business economics faculty member Sun wins ARES Best Article Award for real estate study on agent connectivity

Mar 31, 2026

Xiaojin "Aaron" Sun, a Spears Business faculty member, received an ARES Best Article Award for 2025, one of the most prestigious honors in real estate scholarship.

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From Competition to the Classroom: Athletes Pursuing an MBA

Mar 28, 2026

Student-athletes bring a unique perspective and a resume chock full of grit, determination and time management skills to the Spears Business MBA program.

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Porck wins OSU research award for studying impact of managers’ chronobiology on decision-making

Mar 25, 2026

Associate professor Dr. Jeanine Porck is conducting cutting-edge research to answer a practical question: “When is the optimal time to present an idea to your manager?” Porck is one of only three winners of OSU’s 2026 President’s Fellows

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Alumni spotlight: Aaron Chambers puts Spears Business lessons into action while opening local boba shop

Mar 24, 2026

Aaron Chambers graduated from OSU in 2024 with finance and MIS degrees. The young alumnus is putting his Spears Business lessons into action as the owner/operator of Lucky Tea Boba House, a growing business on Stillwater’s Main Street.

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Spears Business accounting faculty member Rachel Cox earns Oklahoma Online Excellence Award

Mar 24, 2026

Rachel Cox, an instructor of professional practice in the School of Accounting at Oklahoma State University, was named the recipient of the Oklahoma Online Excellence Award.

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OSU recognizes President’s Fellows Faculty Research Award honorees

Mar 24, 2026

Oklahoma State University researchers who are advancing innovative work across disciplines were named recipients of the university’s 2026 President’s Fellows Faculty Research Award.

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