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Turning Opportunity into Action: Kevin Kuteesa’s MBA Journey

Kevin Kuteesa has distinguished herself as an exceptional leader and changemaker from the moment she joined the Oklahoma State MBA program. Her accomplishments reflect not only academic excellence, but a deep commitment to leadership, innovation and
Turning Opportunity into Action: Kevin Kuteesa’s MBA Journey
Turning Opportunity into Action: Kevin Kuteesa’s MBA Journey

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

Kevin Kuteesa has distinguished herself as an exceptional leader and changemaker from the moment she joined the Oklahoma State MBA program. Her accomplishments reflect not only academic excellence, but a deep commitment to leadership, innovation and

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SCIVINCE win first at Riata and advances to TigerLaunch global finals

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The innovation and interdisciplinary skills of students at Oklahoma State University continue to set a high standard for technological advancement and entrepreneurship.  

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OSU’s SCIVINCE team advances to Princeton TigerLaunch international finals, will compete for global $60,000 grand prize

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

SCIVINCE, an OSU team of engineers and entrepreneurs, took top prize at the Princeton TigerLaunch Houston Regional, earning one of just seven spots in the global finals of the world's largest student-run entrepreneurship competition.

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Life Out of the Box: Spears Business alumni enjoy careers, marriage as digital nomads

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Jonathon and Quinn Button, Ph.D.s, were inspired to invest in digital innovation and personal connections at the Spears School of Business. Today, the married OSU alumni carry those interests around the world while building Life Out of the Box,

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Riata Center announces 2026 Cowboy100 honorees

Mon, Feb 9, 2026

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship unveiled the OSU-owned-and-led businesses being honored at the 2026 Cowboy100 on March 28.

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Student entrepreneurs win $40,500 in scholarship money at Riata Business Plan Competition

Tue, Feb 3, 2026

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship concluded the annual Riata Business Plan Competition on Jan. 30, awarding a total of $40,500 in scholarship money to finalists.

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Swing for the Fences: Riata Center helps student creator of SwingRight grow into confident entrepreneur

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

OSU student Steve Azzaro arrived at the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a bright idea. His partnerships with the Spears Business Riata Center and CEAT's Zink Center have helped him grow into a confident entrepreneur with a

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Riata Center distributes more than $10,000 in scholarships to Student Innovation Expo winners

Thu, Nov 6, 2025

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to Student Innovation Expo winners. Student entrepreneurs across OSU presented their business ideas and received constructive feedback from judges.

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

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

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

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Esteemed entrepreneurs; OSU, Riata Center celebrate Cowboy100 4-Peats

Mon, Jun 9, 2025

The Cowboy100 highlights the growth and success of Cowboy-owned or operated businesses worldwide. Hundreds of companies have entered to participate in the competitive event, but a select few have made it all four years.

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