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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
Spears Business faculty, staff honored at University Awards Convocation

Fri, Dec 9, 2022

The Spears School of Business was well represented at the annual University Awards Convocation ceremony Dec. 8 when several faculty members and a staff member were recognized for their contributions to the school's success.

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Dr. So recognized on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list for second straight year

Tue, Nov 29, 2022

For the second consecutive year, associate professor Dr. Kevin So of the Spears School of Business Hospitality and Tourism Management program was named to Clarivate's worldwide list of Highly Cited Researchers.

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From Braum's to OSU, Blackwell Is paving path to success

Wed, Oct 12, 2022

Daysia Blackwell was like a lot of 15-year-olds in Duncan, Oklahoma – in need of a job to pay for after-school activities. The local Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy store hired her on, but looking back, Blackwell ended up getting a whole lot more than

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Burns Hargis, Jay Helm and Stacy McMahan to be inducted into Spears Hall of Fame

Tue, Aug 9, 2022

Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business will honor three alumni – OSU President Emeritus Burns Hargis, Jay Helm and Stacy McMahan – with their induction into the school's Hall of Fame on Nov. 11 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni

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Cooking for the Crown

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

As the former chef for the British Royal Family, Darren McGrady traveled the world with Queen Elizabeth II preparing locally sourced cuisines for her and her guests which highlighted each location and event.

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World Class: Kevin So's research among most highly cited in world

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

Dr. Kevin So is making waves in hospitality and tourism research. So, the associate professor with the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Spears School of Business, was recognized as a breakthrough star with some of the most highly

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Spears Business research initiative focuses on issues impacting businesses, communities

Tue, Jun 21, 2022

Spears School of Business faculty will have the opportunity to take advantage of the school's Seed Grant Initiative allowing them to collaborate and strengthen public impact research through interdisciplinary projects that focus on contemporary

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Kyla Ellis, Spears HTM junior wins 1st place at International DECA Competition

Thu, Apr 21, 2022

Hospitality and Tourism Management junior Kyla Ellis won first place at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Baltimore on April 9-12.

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OSU places highly in latest World University Rankings

Wed, Apr 6, 2022

Oklahoma State University had programs in several areas garner significant standing in the 12th annual "QS World University Rankings by Subject," released Wednesday.

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