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A vision made real: Weidner's $10 million gift positions OSU as real estate education leader

Dean Weidner made a $10 million gift to establish the Weidner Business and Real Estate Center at OSU, his largest and last university gift before his death in March 2026. Weidner left a legacy for Spears Business students.
A vision made real: Weidner's $10 million gift positions OSU as real estate education leader
Experiential opportunities await OSU students following bar renovations at the Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education

Fri, Nov 21, 2025

Thanks to a generous donation from Mike and Lisa Rogers, OSU's Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education received a substantial upgrade to its bar that will keep HTM students at the forefront of experiential education opportunities.

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Q&A: Meet the Gamba family, which crafted a special Oklahoma State wine available only during November Distinguished Chef Series

Wed, Nov 5, 2025

Gamba Vineyards and Winery crafted 400 bottles of custom wine exclusively for Oklahoma State. Bottles will be on sale during the Distinguished Chef Series on Nov. 13 to benefit student scholarships for the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

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Spears Business, Langston University announce 4+1 business degree partnership

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Spears Business and Langston University announced a new 4+1 business degree pathway for LU undergraduate students to earn their master's degree at OSU with just one additional year of classes.

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Trio of HTM faculty awarded the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs National President’s Medal

Fri, Sep 26, 2025

Chef Reimund Pitz, the Conseiller Culinaire et des Professionnels des États-Unis for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, awarded OSU's Silvio Ceschini, Ashley Peterson and Chef Mark Cochran his organization's National President's Medal.

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Geared toward research: HTM faculty partner with Human Mode, ASU to study robotics in hospitality

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management faculty at OSU are partnering with Oklahoma City-based technology company Human Mode and Arizona State University faculty to research robotics in hospitality. At the intersection of academia and industry,

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HTM student Bhattarai shows leadership as Mr. International, aspiring chef

Wed, Jun 25, 2025

Graduate student Ayush Bhattarai won OSU's title of Mr. International in November, representing his home country of Nepal. He also represents his heritage through food, and the Spears Business HTM program is propelling him toward his dream of being

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New directions; Spears Business introduces new degree programs

Mon, Jun 9, 2025

As the business world changes, Spears Business is expanding its curriculum to fit industry needs with innovative new degree plans in data analytics and real estate and property management.

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In vino veritas; the 2025 Wine Forum of Oklahoma in photos

Mon, Jun 9, 2025

The 2025 Wine Forum of Oklahoma celebrated global wines, culinary excellence and, most importantly — the bright future of Oklahoma State University students.

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An Unpredictable Journey: Terrah’s tech-driven creativity guides him to HTM program

Fri, Jun 6, 2025

Doctoral student Abraham Terrah brings a tech-focused perspective to the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. On his winding journey to OSU, he developed a range of skills.

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Rankings rush: Spears Business rising up U.S. News list

Thu, Jun 5, 2025

Spears Business enters top 10 of U.S. News & World Report Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs.

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