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

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

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.

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Spears Business welcomes Bunds as head of OSU School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

The OSU Spears School of Business has named Dr. Kyle Bunds as the head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

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HTM researcher Slevitch wins top paper award at ICHRIE Global Conference for research on menu design

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Dr. Lisa Slevitch was part of a team that took home top research honors at the 2026 Global Conference for the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.

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

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

OSU Hockey is no average club sport. Led by Spears School of Business senior Jayden Rodriguez, the student executive board has worked behind the scenes to create a lively game day atmosphere and supportive fanbase while learning about the business

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Spears Business HTM students excel at ICHRIE competitions testing hotel management skills

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Students in OSU's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management excelled in two recent International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education competitions. Mel Gelnar won the ICHRIE Hotel Challenge, while Carrie Bailey placed second

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Spears Business marketing and communications director honored at 2025 Distinguished Service Awards

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Multiple Spears School of Business staff members were recognized at the Staff Advisory Council Distinguished Service Award ceremony Dec. 11 in the Student Union. Stephen Howard, Spears Business director of marketing and communications, was a

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