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12 Spears School of Business students selected as OSU Seniors of Significance

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has selected 12 Spears School of Business students as Seniors of Significance for the 2026-27 academic year.
12 Spears School of Business students selected as OSU Seniors of Significance
Spears Business economics faculty member Sun wins ARES Best Article Award for real estate study on agent connectivity

Tue, Mar 31, 2026

Xiaojin "Aaron" Sun, a Spears Business faculty member, received an ARES Best Article Award for 2025, one of the most prestigious honors in real estate scholarship.

Spears School of BusinesseconomicsDepartment of EconomicsResearchHousing
OSU economists update 2026 forecast as growth slows, Oklahoma faces energy headwinds

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

The economic outlook continues to be highly uncertain as progress in reducing inflation stalls and the labor market weakens, according to a new forecast report from the Center for Applied Economic Research (CAER) at Oklahoma State University.

Department of EconomicsDan RickmanSpears ResearchSpears School of BusinessHongbo WangCenter for Applied Economic Research
Spears Business assistant professor Du illustrates how political geography shapes economic resource allocation

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Dr. Rui Du, an assistant professor in the Spears Business Department of Economics, used data to show how a 2012 government regulation in China had a significant spillover effect on Beijing's restaurant industry. His research has broader global

Department of EconomicsSpears ResearchOSU ResearchSpears School of Business
Spears Business faculty, staff honored at 2025 University Awards Convocation

Tue, Dec 9, 2025

The Spears School of Business was well-represented at Oklahoma State University's 2025 University Awards Convocation. The annual ceremony honors faculty, staff and administrators who go above and beyond to propel OSU forward.

Excellence in advisingDistinguished Early Career Faculty AwardRegents Distinguished Teacher AwardSchool of Marketing and International BusinessDepartment of Economicsfaculty awardsawardsOSU ResearchSpears School of BusinessMerrick
Economics professor Rickman wins Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement

Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Dr. Dan S. Rickman, Regents Professor of Economics in Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business, received the 2025 Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement. This is known as the highest North American honor in regional economics.

Center for Applied Economic ResearchDepartment of EconomicsSpears ResearchOSU ResearchSpears School of Businesshonors and awards