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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Lucas Elwell

Lucas Elwell, vice president of credit risk management at MidFirst Bank, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards in October. A passionate advocate for higher education, Elwell is making a difference for OSU students.
In the Middle of a Miracle: Hawkins runs nonprofit for pediatric cancer awareness

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

OSU student Brooklyn Hawkins was only 17 when she founded In the Middle of a Miracle, which raises pediatric cancer awareness with a focus on teenagers. The mission is deeply personal for Hawkins, and Spears Business has helped her gain confidence in sharing her story.

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Rolling Thunder: OSU students stay on the move between classes, NBA dance crew

Wed, Jun 04, 2025

Alana Costa and Makenna Fulsom are pursuing OSU business degrees. They’re also the only full-time college students on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s O’City Crew dance team.

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Alumni Q&A: Sophia Shoate

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

OSU graduate Sophia Shoate spent 34 years at UPS, where she advanced to become President of Global Enterprise Sales. Shoate shared career insights as one of three featured business leaders at CEO Day on April 1 in the Student Union Theater.

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OSU Competitive Sales Team shows adaptability in national competition win

Fri, Feb 28, 2025

Snow and ice couldn’t stop the OSU Competitive Sales Team from excelling in the University of South Florida’s Selling with the Bulls competition. OSU participated virtually, collecting several awards that include a first-place trophy.

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