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Chakraborty’s remarkable story shapes MS BAnDS program from founding to his retirement

Dr. Goutam Chakraborty, the founding director of OSU’s acclaimed Master’s in Business Analytics and Data Science program, is retiring after 35 years in the Spears School of Business. From a refugee colony to a professorship, Chakraborty’s

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Chakraborty’s remarkable story shapes MS BAnDS program from founding to his retirement

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Net Positive: Spears Business seniors build passionate fanbase around OSU Hockey

Tue, Apr 7, 2026

Spears Business offers top-ranked MBA program in Oklahoma

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Alumni Q&A: Business founder TJ Nance combines valuable lessons from accounting, golf

Tue, Mar 3, 2026

Business leaders Irby, Lawhorn, McKinley to speak at 2026 CEO Day

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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MS BAnDS students win new Dominican Republic-based retail competition

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

A team of four Spears School of Business MS BAnDS students won in the marketing category at the Alpha Ramos Hackathon, a new competition based in the Dominican Republic. The students overcame technology and language barriers to secure the victory,

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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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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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Better Together: Married couple embraces OSU MBA journey from Tulsa to Vienna

Wed, Sep 3, 2025

Chris and Nicole Neil are full-time working professionals and parents of two young children. Thanks to OSU's flexible MBA program, they're also students embracing new opportunities to grow together. The Tulsa couple celebrated their 10th wedding

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Lucas Elwell

Tue, Sep 2, 2025

Lucas Elwell, vice president of credit risk management at MidFirst Bank, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards in October. A passionate advocate for higher education, Elwell is making a difference for OSU students.

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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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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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Family business: Mother, daughter take on OSU’s MBA program together

Fri, May 9, 2025

Twenty-three years after obtaining her bachelor's degree, Monica Reed returned to college with encouragement from one of her daughters. Monica and Lauren Reed are pursuing MBAs together at OSU.

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Spears Business MBA program continues surge in rankings

Tue, Apr 8, 2025

Spears Business jumped 18 spots to No. 58 in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best full-time MBA programs.

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Chakraborty’s remarkable story shapes MS BAnDS program from founding to his retirement