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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.

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Commodity Cowboys: Spears Business answers the call of Oklahoma’s energy industry

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

When Oklahoma’s energy industry asked Spears Business to develop the next generation of commodity traders, the Department of Finance answered. Commodity Cowboys, a new certificate program launched with founding partner Phillips 66, gives OSU

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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.

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From Oklahoma to Kuala Lumpur: International experience expands OSU student's perspective

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

After taking his first flight through a CAGLE study abroad program, OSU senior Mario Morales-Iturbe continued his international journey with a Halliburton internship that took him to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Alumni spotlight: Imade balances career advancements as OSU sports broadcaster, accountant

Wed, Jul 29, 2026

Two-time Spears Business graduate Deion Imade is an oil and gas accountant at ONEOK by day, but his second job brings him back to his alma mater. In his new role as football sideline reporter for the Cowboy Radio Network, Imade will spend game days

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Young to don orange gown at Spears Business graduation ceremony

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Jackson Young, a finance senior from Austin, Texas, will wear the orange cap and gown at his May 9 commencement ceremony. The attire represents his selection as the top Spears Business graduate for OSU’s spring 2026 semester.

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Alumni spotlight: Aaron Chambers puts Spears Business lessons into action while opening local boba shop

Tue, Mar 24, 2026

Aaron Chambers graduated from OSU in 2024 with finance and MIS degrees. The young alumnus is putting his Spears Business lessons into action as the owner/operator of Lucky Tea Boba House, a growing business on Stillwater’s Main Street.

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