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OSU names Outstanding Young Alumni

This new award, presented by the OSU Alumni Association, recognizes alumni of the Cowboy family who are ages 40 or younger who have distinguished themselves through their profession and the betterment of their community while serving as champions of
OSU names Outstanding Young Alumni
OSU names Outstanding Young Alumni

Wed, May 13, 2026

This new award, presented by the OSU Alumni Association, recognizes alumni of the Cowboy family who are ages 40 or younger who have distinguished themselves through their profession and the betterment of their community while serving as champions of

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Benbrook honored as Outstanding Young Alumni for national journalism career

Tue, Feb 3, 2026

Julia Benbrook, a 2017 Oklahoma State University graduate and former Miss OSU, has built a career in national journalism that recently earned her recognition as an Outstanding Young Alumni honoree. Now a White House correspondent for CNN, Benbrook

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OSU Alumni Association announces inaugural OSU Outstanding Young Alumni Award honorees

Mon, Oct 27, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has announced the 11 honorees for the inaugural OSU Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Brittany Sizemore

Mon, Sep 15, 2025

Brittany Sizemore, vice president of marketing and strategic business development at ISN, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards this October. From OSU to ISN, Sizemore has surrounded herself with the Cowboy Family.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Aaron Sizemore

Mon, Sep 8, 2025

Aaron Sizemore, managing director and head of national energy finance at East West Bank, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards in October. Sizemore credits OSU for shaping his life in multiple ways, from launching

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Lucas Elwell

Tue, Sep 2, 2025

Lucas Elwell, vice president of credit risk management at MidFirst Bank, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards in October. A passionate advocate for higher education, Elwell is making a difference for OSU students.

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Spears Business announces 2025 Outstanding Young Alumni

Mon, Jun 30, 2025

Lucas Elwell, Aaron Sizemore and Brittany Sizemore will receive Outstanding Young Alumni awards at OSU's Spears School of Business Hall of Fame banquet Oct. 10.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Paul Heerwagen IV

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

Paul Heerwagen IV, CEO of Selenite Energy Partners, is a 2024 Spears School of Business Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient. After growing up in many places, Heerwagen sees OSU as home.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Melinda Bell

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

Melinda Bell, advisor and co-owner of Cochran Bell Wealth and Tax Strategy, is a 2024 Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Bob Ault

Tue, Sep 3, 2024

Bob Ault, the CEO and co-founder of Redbud Partners, is a 2024 Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient.

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