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Spears Business assistant professor Dinkel wins research awards for legal ethics papers

Dr. Christopher Dinkel, an assistant professor of legal studies in OSU's Spears School of Business Department of Management, recently won regional and international awards for his legal ethics research. His findings have significant implications for
Spears Business assistant professor Dinkel wins research awards for legal ethics papers
Spears Business assistant professor Dinkel wins research awards for legal ethics papers

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Dr. Christopher Dinkel, an assistant professor of legal studies in OSU's Spears School of Business Department of Management, recently won regional and international awards for his legal ethics research. His findings have significant implications for

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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

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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.

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New OSU assistant professor Baucum amplifies MSIS department’s research impact

Mon, Dec 1, 2025

Dr. Matt Baucum, a new Spears School of Business assistant professor, recently won two Best Paper awards after presenting at the INFORMS Annual Meeting. One groundbreaking paper explores the optimization of substance use treatment centers to reduce

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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.

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OSU physicist awarded $539K NSF grant to advance quantum technologies

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

Oklahoma State University's Dr. Yingmei Liu has received a $539,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop quantum-enhanced technologies using a highly programmable quantum simulator. Liu, an OSU Department of Physics professor, will lead the 3

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Spreading like wildfire: Spears Business researcher using analytics to combat misinformation

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Online misinformation can have serious consequences, especially in an emergency situation. Now, Spears Business researcher Dr. Kayla Jiang is making sure communities have a plan to battle it.

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Behind the numbers: Spears Business researchers use econometric forecasting model to guide state agencies

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Spears Business is home to Oklahoma's only large-scale econometric forecasting model at a public university. Dr. Hongbo Wang and Dr. Dan Rickman use the model to create and interpret economic forecasts for entities that include the Oklahoma Tax

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Great lakes: MS BAnDS students build data lake to advance chiropractic research

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Students in OSU's Master's in Business Analytics and Data Science program built a data lake and a user-friendly website for chiropractic researchers, enabling surveys to guide the future of chiropractic care. This is an example of the real-world

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Building research excellence: Thapa’s vision for Spears Business

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Dr. Brij Thapa, the newly appointed vice dean of Spears Business, is leading strategic initiatives aimed at elevating the college's research enterprise. His forward-thinking approach is dedicated to fostering research excellence, enhancing

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