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School of Entrepreneurship

Life Out of the Box: Spears Business alumni enjoy careers, marriage as digital nomads

Jonathon and Quinn Button, Ph.D.s, were inspired to invest in digital innovation and personal connections at the Spears School of Business. Today, the married OSU alumni carry those interests around the world while building Life Out of the Box, their virtual community of travel enthusiasts.
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Tue, Feb 10, 2026

Spears Business announces Top 5 Senior awards for each academic department

Mon, Feb 09, 2026

Five Spears Business students selected as OSU Outstanding Seniors

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

Swing for the Fences: Riata Center helps student creator of SwingRight grow into confident entrepreneur

Wed, Oct 22, 2025

10 Spears School of Business students selected as OSU Seniors of Significance
From the Stage to Spears: Touring musician Silva returns for degree

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Many kids say they want to be rock stars when they grow up. Zander Silva has actually done it. Now, he’s going after his OSU diploma as a double major in MIS and entrepreneurship.

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Spears Business names Top 5 Seniors in each academic department

Mon, Feb 10, 2025

The Spears School of Business has announced the Top 5 Seniors in each of its eight academic units.

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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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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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Successful business leaders will share their stories with OSU students at CEO Day

Mon, Mar 11, 2024

Three successful business executives – Bob Sherrer, Lindsey Patterson Smith and Shane Wharton – will be sharing their stories with Oklahoma State University students during the Spears School of Business’ CEO Day from 3-4:30 p.m., April 2, at the Student Union Theater.

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Five Spears Business students earn Outstanding Seniors honor from OSU Alumni Association

Fri, Mar 01, 2024

Five Spears Business students were selected as 2023-24 Outstanding Seniors by the OSU Alumni Association.

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