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Alumni Q&A: MBA graduate Garcia champions entrepreneurship as Tulsa Global District executive director

Alejandro Garcia enrolled in OSU’s MBA program as an award-winning marketer. He graduated from Spears Business with a new passion for nonprofit management. Today, Garcia blends his education and business experience to serve as Executive Director of the Tulsa Global District, leading community revitalization through entrepreneurship and art reflecting multicultural traditions.
The story seeker: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Manzer finds powerful lessons in the ordinary

Mon, Aug 11, 2025

Dr. Lee Manzer, who taught for 43 years as a Spears Business faculty member, is entering the school’s Hall of Fame. His witty, thought-provoking stories have inspired thousands, and his family has inspired him.

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A steady path: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Boelte builds notable accounting career from OSU to Paycom

Mon, Aug 04, 2025

Craig Boelte, who spent 19 years as Paycom’s chief financial officer, is entering the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. After a notable accounting career, Boelte thanks the educators who set him on his steady path.

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Spears Business announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

Tue, Jul 01, 2025

Craig Boelte, Dr. Lee Manzer and Suzanne Wade will be inducted into OSU’s Spears School of Business Hall of Fame on Oct. 10.

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Spears Business announces 2025 Outstanding Young Alumni

Mon, Jun 30, 2025

Lucas Elwell, Aaron Sizemore and Brittany Sizemore will receive Outstanding Young Alumni awards at OSU’s Spears School of Business Hall of Fame banquet Oct. 10.

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Oklahoma Society of CPAs honors Spears Business alumni

Wed, May 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Society of CPAs selected OSU School of Accounting alumni Chris Copeland, Jenny Cripps, Yamila Pons and Melinda Stinnett as 2025 Pathfinders and Trailblazers Award winners.

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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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