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The story seeker: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Manzer finds powerful lessons in the ordinary

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.
The story seeker: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Manzer finds powerful lessons in the ordinary
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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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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(Mine)Crafting reality: MSIS researchers use video games to study vicarious experiences

Mon, May 5, 2025

Young audiences are interested in watching people play video games online, fueling a multibillion-dollar market. Why? MSIS researchers at Oklahoma State University explored the psychological side of this growing tech trend.

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Risky business: Spears professor, doctoral alumni improve understanding of risk in entrepreneurship

Thu, Jan 2, 2025

Dr. Matthew Rutherford, a professor in the Spears Business School of Entrepreneurship, noticed the word "risk" often appears in business articles without a clear definition. He teamed up with Spears Business Ph.D. alumni to classify types of risk,

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High-tech hospitality: Ph.D. student Abraham Terrah offers insight into AI’s growing role in hotel service

Wed, Nov 6, 2024

From in-room voice assistants to robot bartenders, how are people responding to AI technologies in hotels, and how can the hospitality industry ethically adopt them? Spears Business Ph.D. student Abraham Terrah is researching these big questions.

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