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HTM student Bhattarai shows leadership as Mr. International, aspiring chef

Graduate student Ayush Bhattarai won OSU’s title of Mr. International in November, representing his home country of Nepal. He also represents his heritage through food, and the Spears Business HTM program is propelling him toward his dream of being a chef.
Ayush Bhattarai wears his Mr. International crown and sash. He stands outside Edmon Low Library.
Rankings rush: Spears Business rising up U.S. News list

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Spears Business enters top 10 of U.S. News & World Report Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs.

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Alumni Q&A: Kate Smith comes home for Cowboy100

Thu, May 22, 2025

HTM graduate Kate Smith puts a sweet spin on a family tradition. After growing up in her parents’ Stillwater restaurant, Smith established her own bakery, Kate Smith Soirée. She was honored in the 2025 Cowboy100 celebrating the top businesses owned or led by OSU alumni.

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Thapa named Spears Business vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research

Fri, May 16, 2025

The Spears School of Business named Dr. Brij Thapa as vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research. For the past five years, Thapa served as a professor and Head of OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 22 in the world.

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OSU graduate Wade raises Stillwater wildfire relief funds at Boston restaurants

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Sarah Wade, a renowned chef and OSU graduate, raised money at her Boston restaurants to benefit United Way of Payne County after wildfires devastated Stillwater homes.

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Spears Business, Wuyi University sign collaboration agreement to benefit students

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

Spears Business and Wuyi University entered into a memorandum of understanding to foster collaborations that would benefit students at OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

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Spears Business HTM teams earn top honors at a pair of ICHRIE competitions to maximize hotel operations, profits

Tue, Apr 15, 2025

Students from OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management program, including Abraham Terrah, Sienna Lawson and Taylor Parker, have been raking in honors at the ICHRIE competitions this spring.

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OSU hosts Wine Forum of Oklahoma

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

Oklahoma State University welcomed wine enthusiasts, students and industry leaders from across the country for the 2025 Wine Forum of Oklahoma, held April 4-5 at the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education in the Nancy Randolph Davis Building.

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