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Spears Business HTM students excel at ICHRIE competitions testing hotel management skills

Students in OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management excelled in two recent International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education competitions. Mel Gelnar won the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge, while Carrie Bailey placed second in the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge and the LEVEL UP competition.
Trio of HTM faculty awarded the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs National President’s Medal

Fri, Sep 26, 2025

Chef Reimund Pitz, the Conseiller Culinaire et des Professionnels des États-Unis for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, awarded OSU’s Silvio Ceschini, Ashley Peterson and Chef Mark Cochran his organization’s National President’s Medal.

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Geared toward research: HTM faculty partner with Human Mode, ASU to study robotics in hospitality

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management faculty at OSU are partnering with Oklahoma City-based technology company Human Mode and Arizona State University faculty to research robotics in hospitality. At the intersection of academia and industry, these collaborators aim to uncover practical insights about an increasingly relevant topic.

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HTM student Bhattarai shows leadership as Mr. International, aspiring chef

Wed, Jun 25, 2025

Graduate student Ayush Bhattarai won OSU’s title of Mr. International in November, representing his home country of Nepal. He also represents his heritage through food, and the Spears Business HTM program is propelling him toward his dream of being a chef.

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In vino veritas; the 2025 Wine Forum of Oklahoma in photos

Mon, Jun 09, 2025

The 2025 Wine Forum of Oklahoma celebrated global wines, culinary excellence and, most importantly — the bright future of Oklahoma State University students.

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New directions; Spears Business introduces new degree programs

Mon, Jun 09, 2025

As the business world changes, Spears Business is expanding its curriculum to fit industry needs with innovative new degree plans in data analytics and real estate and property management.

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An Unpredictable Journey: Terrah’s tech-driven creativity guides him to HTM program

Fri, Jun 06, 2025

Doctoral student Abraham Terrah brings a tech-focused perspective to the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. On his winding journey to OSU, he developed a range of skills.

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