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Cornell’s 15-year journey from the wild blue yonder to the graduation stage

May 5, 2023

Jennifer Cornell had every intention of graduating from college in four years when she first enrolled in 2008. Life, family and a deployment with the Air Force may have delayed things a bit, but Cornell will now earn the degree she's sought for

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Spears student Glover reflects on American Idol debut

May 3, 2023

Colt Glover, Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business marketing junior and Texas native, auditioned for American Idol, which celebrated its 21st season the same year he turned 21. He earned a yes vote from all three of the judges, Lionel

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OSU's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and OSUIT's Culinary Arts Program prepare future restaurateurs

Apr 27, 2023

At Taylor's Restaurant in the Nancy Randolph Davis Building, a hustle and bustle of professionally dressed students run the business — from the kitchen all the way to the host stand. It's a restaurant on the surface, serving different

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OSU student innovators win first place at Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup

Apr 27, 2023

A team of three Oklahoma State University students were among the top winners at the 2023 Love's Entrepreneur's Cup, winning first place in their division and taking home more than $20,000 in prize money.

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Impactful Leader: Dean Eastman to retire after 34 years, leaving a lasting legacy

Apr 27, 2023

OSU Spears School of Business Dean Ken Eastman is retiring after 34 years of service.

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Edwards elected as prestigious SIOP Fellow

Apr 26, 2023

Dr. Bryan Edwards, the Joe Synar Chair and professor of management at the Spears School of Business, has been elected a fellow of the Society for the Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP).

Spears School of BusinessDepartment of ManagementWatson Graduate School of Management
Pivateau, law professors comment on FTC proposal banning noncompete agreements

Apr 21, 2023

Griffin Pivateau, associate professor of legal studies in the Spears School of Business, joined several law professors from across the country to comment on a rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban noncompete agreements.

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