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The other side of the fire: Wyatt Hendrickson’s journey to the big stage

NCAA heavyweight champion Wyatt Hendrickson became a wrestling phenom on mat in Philadelphia, but the Oklahoma State family helped him become something even greater.
The other side of the fire: Wyatt Hendrickson’s journey to the big stage
The other side of the fire: Wyatt Hendrickson’s journey to the big stage

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

NCAA heavyweight champion Wyatt Hendrickson became a wrestling phenom on mat in Philadelphia, but the Oklahoma State family helped him become something even greater.

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The ripple effect: MBA student turns scholarship support into entrepreneurial empowerment

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Kevin Kuteesa, a Spears Business MBA student with an OSU graduate degree in global studies, earned many awards over the past year. She is the CEO and co-founder of Prograte Finance, which increases economic opportunities for women in Uganda.

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‘Telling the true story’: Why OSU graduate Brandhorst coaches student entrepreneurs

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Stacey Brandhorst, an OSU journalism and MBA graduate, gives back to Spears Business through sustained mentorship. She coaches student entrepreneurs, drawing from her own experience with the Riata Center.

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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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Spears Business announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees

Tue, Jul 14, 2026

The Spears Business Hall of Fame will induct Greg Everett, Neil Hansen and Kenneth Mitchell on Oct. 9 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

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Net Positive: Spears Business seniors build passionate fanbase around OSU Hockey

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

OSU Hockey is no average club sport. Led by Spears School of Business senior Jayden Rodriguez, the student executive board has worked behind the scenes to create a lively game day atmosphere and supportive fanbase while learning about the business

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Alumni Q&A: Business founder TJ Nance combines valuable lessons from accounting, golf

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

TJ Nance, a two-time Spears School of Business graduate and former Oklahoma State University golfer, co-founded a growing consulting firm called LYT Group. While supporting his clients, Nance remembers his previous successes and the failures that

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OSU’s SCIVINCE team advances to Princeton TigerLaunch international finals, will compete for global $60,000 grand prize

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

SCIVINCE, an OSU team of engineers and entrepreneurs, took top prize at the Princeton TigerLaunch Houston Regional, earning one of just seven spots in the global finals of the world's largest student-run entrepreneurship competition.

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Spears Business, Langston University announce 4+1 business degree partnership

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Spears Business and Langston University announced a new 4+1 business degree pathway for LU undergraduate students to earn their master's degree at OSU with just one additional year of classes.

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