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OSU alumnus, former First Cowgirl to be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

Oklahoma State University alumnus Bruce Benbrook and former First Cowgirl Ann Hargis will be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2026 for their leadership, service and lasting impact on the university and broader community.
OSU alumnus, former First Cowgirl to be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame
OSU hosts Dr. William S. Spears to celebrate 20 years of Spears School of Business name

Wed, Nov 13, 2024

Dr. William S. Spears visited Oklahoma State University to celebrate his 20th anniversary as the Spears School of Business namesake.

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Recipe for success: Pie Junkie entrepreneurs, OSU alumni share secrets of creating award-winning business

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

Oklahoma State University graduate Leslie Coale-Mossman turned her love for pie into an award-winning business. Coale-Mossman, co-founder Darcy Schein and general manager Emily Hummel visited the Spears School of Business to share entrepreneurial

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Paul Heerwagen IV

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

Paul Heerwagen IV, CEO of Selenite Energy Partners, is a 2024 Spears School of Business Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient. After growing up in many places, Heerwagen sees OSU as home.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Melinda Bell

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

Melinda Bell, advisor and co-owner of Cochran Bell Wealth and Tax Strategy, is a 2024 Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Bob Ault

Tue, Sep 3, 2024

Bob Ault, the CEO and co-founder of Redbud Partners, is a 2024 Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient.

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A caring Cowboy: Ditzler named to Spears Business Hall of Fame

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

Eddy Ditzler is a 2024 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee. Throughout an accomplished accounting career at Grant Thornton, he always stayed close to his OSU roots.

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A career of commitment: Carr named to Spears Business Hall of Fame

Tue, Aug 6, 2024

Vickie Carr is a 2024 Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee. Her Spears Business education prepared her for a nearly 40-year accounting career with Deloitte, where she has held several leadership positions.

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Four distinguished leaders to be inducted into Spears Business Hall of Fame

Wed, Jul 24, 2024

OSU's Spears School of Business will induct Vickie Carr, Eddy Ditzler, Dr. Ken Eastman and Carl Wiese into the school's Hall of Fame on Oct. 4. Bob Ault, Melinda Bell and Paul Heerwagen IV will be recognized as Outstanding Young Alumni.

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Crafting Success: The unconventional journey of an OSU alumnus

Tue, Apr 9, 2024

Amidst the clinking glasses and laughter of friends, Patrick Combs had a sip that sparked a revolution in his career.

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