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Eleven business students named Spears Distinguished Seniors for 2025-26 academic year

Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business has named 11 students Spears Distinguished Seniors for the 2025-26 academic year.
Eleven business students named Spears Distinguished Seniors for 2025-26 academic year
Life Out of the Box: Spears Business alumni enjoy careers, marriage as digital nomads

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Jonathon and Quinn Button, Ph.D.s, were inspired to invest in digital innovation and personal connections at the Spears School of Business. Today, the married OSU alumni carry those interests around the world while building Life Out of the Box,

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Swing for the Fences: Riata Center helps student creator of SwingRight grow into confident entrepreneur

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

OSU student Steve Azzaro arrived at the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a bright idea. His partnerships with the Spears Business Riata Center and CEAT's Zink Center have helped him grow into a confident entrepreneur with a

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From the Stage to Spears: Touring musician Silva returns for degree

Thu, Jun 5, 2025

Many kids say they want to be rock stars when they grow up. Zander Silva has actually done it. Now, he's going after his OSU diploma as a double major in MIS and entrepreneurship.

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Risky business: Spears professor, doctoral alumni improve understanding of risk in entrepreneurship

Thu, Jan 2, 2025

Dr. Matthew Rutherford, a professor in the Spears Business School of Entrepreneurship, noticed the word "risk" often appears in business articles without a clear definition. He teamed up with Spears Business Ph.D. alumni to classify types of risk,

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Watters’ project in Ecuador receives recognition from U.S. ambassador, shows students entrepreneurship in action

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Spears Business professor Dr. Craig Watters explores the intersection of entrepreneurship and cultural heritage, helping communities transform centuries-old traditions into modern opportunities. A U.S. ambassador's recent visit to Guayaquil, Ecuador,

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