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Spears Business hosts tribal leaders for workforce, economic development summit

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association hosted nearly 70 tribal leaders for a workforce and economic development Tribal Summit Feb. 28 on the Stillwater campus.

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History in the making

Tue, Feb 28, 2023

Kimberly Pearson, a proud Cherokee, Osage and Kaw tribal member and part of the Gray Horse District, is adding to her family’s legacy as the first female CEO of Osage Casinos.

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Two Spears students named Outstanding Seniors

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

Two Spears School of Business seniors – Kimberly Burns and Kyla Ellis Woodbridge – have been named 2022-2023 Outstanding Seniors by the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association.

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Spears Business faculty, staff honored at University Awards Convocation

Fri, Dec 09, 2022

The Spears School of Business was well represented at the annual University Awards Convocation ceremony Dec. 8 when several faculty members and a staff member were recognized for their contributions to the school’s success.

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Dr. So recognized on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list for second straight year

Tue, Nov 29, 2022

For the second consecutive year, associate professor Dr. Kevin So of the Spears School of Business Hospitality and Tourism Management program was named to Clarivate’s worldwide list of Highly Cited Researchers.

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From Braum's to OSU, Blackwell Is paving path to success

Wed, Oct 12, 2022

Daysia Blackwell was like a lot of 15-year-olds in Duncan, Oklahoma – in need of a job to pay for after-school activities. The local Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy store hired her on, but looking back, Blackwell ended up getting a whole lot more than just a paycheck. It turned her onto a path that would lead her to the OSU Spears School of Business and a future career in hospitality management.

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World Class: Kevin So's research among most highly cited in world

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

Dr. Kevin So is making waves in hospitality and tourism research. So, the associate professor with the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Spears School of Business, was recognized as a breakthrough star with some of the most highly cited articles in his field and best papers among his awards and honors this year.

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Cooking for the Crown

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

As the former chef for the British Royal Family, Darren McGrady traveled the world with Queen Elizabeth II preparing locally sourced cuisines for her and her guests which highlighted each location and event.

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Spears Business research initiative focuses on issues impacting businesses, communities

Tue, Jun 21, 2022

Spears School of Business faculty will have the opportunity to take advantage of the school’s Seed Grant Initiative allowing them to collaborate and strengthen public impact research through interdisciplinary projects that focus on contemporary issues that impact society, businesses and communities.

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Kyla Ellis, Spears HTM junior wins 1st place at International DECA Competition

Thu, Apr 21, 2022

Hospitality and Tourism Management junior Kyla Ellis won first place at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Baltimore on April 9-12.

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