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Lily Bolka, an OSU accounting graduate, discovered through DNA testing she has two cousins who were also adopted.

Unexpected Discovery: Spears student Lily Bolka stars in Netflix documentary

Lily Bolka, an OSU accounting graduate, discovered through DNA testing she has two cousins who were also adopted.

In this issue

Former chef for the Royal Family impressed during Distinguished Chef Series

Famed lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart comes to Oklahoma for speaker series

Spears faculty, staff receive Partnering to Impact grants from OSU for Women

Spears Business's Kevin So's research among most highly cited in world

ENGAGE@SPEARS Issues

Cowboy Comedian

Viral internet star Trey Kennedy got his start at OSU, Spears Business

Spears Business graduate Josey Mayes heir to restaurant dynasty

Shower Thoughts

OSU grads, cousins develop multimillion dollar company

Man of Many Talents

Brandon Jackson is right at home whether he's singing or creating online content

Trey Kennedy

Trey Kennedy — Trey Kennedy earned two degrees from OSU before becoming a viral internet star and comedian.

Martha Stewart and Dean Eastman

Martha Stewart and Dean Eastman — Martha Stewart visits with Dean Eastman during the Tulsa Business Forums.

Dr. Miriam McGaugh

Dr. Miriam McGaugh — Dr. Miriam McGaugh, assistant professor of professional practice in the School of Marketing and International Business, was awarded a Partnering to Impact grant for her “Stopping Sex Trafficking with Big Data” technology and her research on sex trafficking.

Lex Smith Washington and Sarah Teague

Lex Smith Washington and Sarah Teague — Dr. Lex Smith Washington and Sarah Teague are collaborating to develop a new LeadHERship Spears program for Spears Business students.

Lincoln Tapp

Lincoln Tapp — Lincoln Tapp became the youngest person ever to complete the North American Super Slam, a documented harvest of the 29 big game animals in North America.

Caitlin Kelley

Caitlin Kelley — Caitlin Kelley is the director for the Center for Advanced Global Leadership and Engagement (CAGLE).

Chloe Lipitz, Liu Hao, Sadie Mangelsdorf and Lily Bolka.

Chloe Lipitz, Liu Hao, Sadie Mangelsdorf and Lily Bolka. — From left, Chloe Lipitz, genealogist and private investigator Liu Hao, Sadie Mangelsdorf and Lily Bolka during their trip to China.

Dean Eastman congratulates Matt Scovil and Nathan Gilchrist at the Cowboy100 Gala.

Dean Eastman congratulates Matt Scovil and Nathan Gilchrist at the Cowboy100 Gala. — Dean Eastman congratulates Matt Scovil and Nathan Gilchrist after it was announced Medefy earned the No. 1 spot at the inaugural Cowboy100 Gala.

Robin Darmon

Robin Darmon — Robin Darmon is the new director for the Eastin Center for Career Readiness.

Chef Darren McGrady

Chef Darren McGrady — Darren McGrady, the former chef to the British Royal Family, came to OSU in February for the Distinguished Chef Series.

Robin Ventura

Robin Ventura — Robin Ventura spent the past two baseball seasons as a volunteer assistant while earning his bachelor's degree from OSU.

Dr. Amit Bansal

Dr. Amit Bansal — Amit Bansal is the director for the Center for Financial Health and Wellness.

Alice Youngson, Josey Mayes and Richard Mayes

Alice Youngson, Josey Mayes and Richard Mayes — Alice Youngson (Josey's roommate), Josey Mayes and Richard Mayes (Mayes' Dad) are part of the family dynasty (Nevins Concessions) that began more than 70 years ago with Mayes' great-grandfather, Joe Nevins.

Brandon Jackson

Brandon Jackson — Brandon Jackson enjoys spending time at O'Brate Stadium as the public address announcer for OSU baseball.

Kevin So

Kevin So — Dr. Kevin So was named on the 2021 Highly Cited Researchers list by Clarivate, a data and analytics company.

Rebecca Eastham

Rebecca Eastham — Rebecca Eastham was recently named the director for the Center for the Future of Work.

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