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Voice of reason: Spears Business graduate, attorney shares lessons about moving forward from FTX

Ryne Miller's career has been anything but ordinary since he graduated from OSU with his economics degree. When he was the general counsel of FTX US, he had to be the voice of reason for a company in crisis.
Voice of reason: Spears Business graduate, attorney shares lessons about moving forward from FTX
Voice of reason: Spears Business graduate, attorney shares lessons about moving forward from FTX

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Ryne Miller's career has been anything but ordinary since he graduated from OSU with his economics degree. When he was the general counsel of FTX US, he had to be the voice of reason for a company in crisis.

Department of FinanceDepartment of EconomicsSpears School of BusinessSpears School of Business AlumniEngage@Spears magazineMagazineCowboys on Wall Street
Centers of attention: Spears Business economists analyze 'new wave' of data centers

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Dr. Rui Du and Dr. Xiaojin Aaron Sun are collaborating to study data center location choices and the impact on real estate markets.

Spears School of BusinessDepartment of EconomicsHamm Institute for American Energy at OSUResearchSpears ResearchEngage@Spears magazineMagazine
A vision made real: Weidner's $10 million gift positions OSU as real estate education leader

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Dean Weidner made a $10 million gift to establish the Weidner Business and Real Estate Center at OSU, his largest and last university gift before his death in March 2026. Weidner left a legacy for Spears Business students.

Weidner Business and Real Estate CenterReal Estate and Property ManagementSchool of Hospitality and Tourism ManagementDepartment of FinanceDepartment of EconomicsSpears School of BusinessEngage@Spears magazineMagazine
Spears Business economics faculty member Sun wins ARES Best Article Award for real estate study on agent connectivity

Tue, Mar 31, 2026

Xiaojin "Aaron" Sun, a Spears Business faculty member, received an ARES Best Article Award for 2025, one of the most prestigious honors in real estate scholarship.

Spears School of BusinesseconomicsDepartment of EconomicsResearchHousing
OSU economists update 2026 forecast as growth slows, Oklahoma faces energy headwinds

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

The economic outlook continues to be highly uncertain as progress in reducing inflation stalls and the labor market weakens, according to a new forecast report from the Center for Applied Economic Research (CAER) at Oklahoma State University.

Department of EconomicsDan RickmanSpears ResearchSpears School of BusinessHongbo WangCenter for Applied Economic Research