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Economics professor Rickman wins Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement

Dr. Dan S. Rickman, Regents Professor of Economics in Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, received the 2025 Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement. This is known as the highest North American honor in regional economics.
Spears Business sophomore Lay earns Udall Scholarship recognition after research on Native American communities

Wed, May 14, 2025

Spears Business sophomore Avery Lay was honored at the 2025 Udall Scholarship competition after conducting research on Elouise Cobell’s impact on Native American communities, particularly in tribal trust management and federal accountability.

Department of EconomicsAvery LayNative American Student AssociationUdall ScholarSpears School of Business
Signals to sprouts: OSU assistant professor Kim studies link between broadband grants, agricultural productivity

Tue, May 13, 2025

How does high-speed internet relate to agriculture? Spears Business assistant professor Dr. Minhae Kim’s research indicates crop productivity rises by an average of 9.3% after three years in United States zip codes receiving Community Connect Grants for broadband service.

Spears ResearchOSU ResearchDepartment of EconomicsBusinessSpears School of BusinessResearch
OSU student explores political and economic unrest through research

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

Oklahoma State University senior Kylie Hammack’s work could have global implications for foreign aid effectiveness.

Department of EconomicsSpears School of BusinessResearchCollege of Arts and SciencesPolitical Science
Spears Business launches real estate and property management undergraduate degree program

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Department of Finance and Department of Economics are teaming up to offer a new major in real estate and property management.

Department of EconomicsSpears School of BusinessDepartment of FinanceSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Economic Outlook 2025: Navigating challenges amid slowing growth

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

OSU's Center for Applied Economic Research has released its updated annual Economic Outlook for 2025, offering insights into national and Oklahoma economic trends.

Spears School of BusinessDan RickmanHongbo WangDepartment of EconomicsCenter for Applied Economic Research
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