Headlines

News and Media

Personal style: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Wade rises from sales clerk to people-focused retail executive

Tue, Aug 26, 2025

Suzanne Wade, whose retail career spanned over 40 years, is entering the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. After working at a local Stillwater clothing store as an OSU student, she rose to senior executive positions at Walmart and H-E-B.

Spears Business Hall of FameSpears School of Business AlumniSpears School of BusinessBusiness

Spears Business sets enrollment records following rankings surge

Mon, Aug 18, 2025

With highly ranked programs and impactful scholarship funds, the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University continues to set enrollment records.

OSU-TulsaSpears School of BusinessBusinessEnrollmentfreshman

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.

BusinessSpears School of Business AlumniOSU MBASchool of Marketing and International BusinessChemistryDepartment of ChemistrySpears School of BusinessSpears Business Hall of FameMBAWatson Graduate School of ManagementPh.D.

A steady path: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Boelte builds notable accounting career from OSU to Paycom

Mon, Aug 04, 2025

Craig Boelte, who spent 19 years as Paycom’s chief financial officer, is entering the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. After a notable accounting career, Boelte thanks the educators who set him on his steady path.

BusinessSpears School of BusinessSchool of AccountingSpears School of Business AlumniSpears Business Hall of Fame

Beyond Business: OSU finance instructor Bansal helps 11-year-old son publish book

Mon, Jul 21, 2025

OSU finance instructor Amit Bansal encourages parents to teach their children about entrepreneurship through fun, kid-friendly projects like setting up lemonade stands. Instead of selling lemonade, Bansal’s son, Shivam, is selling the debut novel he published at age 11.

BusinessSpears School of BusinessDepartment of FinanceFaculty and Staff

Spears Business announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

Tue, Jul 01, 2025

Craig Boelte, Dr. Lee Manzer and Suzanne Wade will be inducted into OSU’s Spears School of Business Hall of Fame on Oct. 10.

Spears School of BusinessBusinessSchool of Marketing and International BusinessSpears School of Business AlumniLee ManzerSchool of Accounting

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.

Department of FinanceWatson Graduate School of ManagementOutstanding Young AlumniMBASpears School of BusinessBusinessSpears School of Business AlumniSchool of Marketing and International Business

HTM student Bhattarai shows leadership as Mr. International, aspiring chef

Wed, Jun 25, 2025

Graduate student Ayush Bhattarai won OSU’s title of Mr. International in November, representing his home country of Nepal. He also represents his heritage through food, and the Spears Business HTM program is propelling him toward his dream of being a chef.

Spears School of BusinessBusinesshtmSchool of Hospitality and Tourism Management

‘Academic entrepreneur’: Sharda leaves impact as outgoing Spears Business vice dean for graduate programs and research

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

Dr. Ramesh Sharda has spent 11-plus years as the Spears Business vice dean for graduate programs, but his impact on OSU began much earlier. Before returning to faculty this summer, Sharda reminisced on his career highlights.

ResearchSpears School of BusinessMS BAnDSBusinessDepartment of Management Science and Information SystemsMBASpears ResearchOSU ResearchDr. Ramesh ShardaAdministration

Finance student McNeal shapes role as Mr. OSU

Tue, Jun 17, 2025

Finance student Anthony McNeal II was crowned Mr. OSU 2025-26. As he enters his senior year, McNeal strives to keep raising the profile of Mr. OSU for those who follow him.

Spears School of BusinessBusinessMr. OSUDepartment of Finance

Spears Business student Miller honors family as Miss American Indian OSU

Mon, Jun 09, 2025

Cydnee Miller, a double major in accounting and finance, is Miss American Indian OSU 2025-26. Miller’s involvement in Spears Business and the Chickasaw Nation are preparing her for her career.

Mr. and Miss American Indian OSUSpears School of BusinessBusinessDepartment of FinanceSchool of Accounting

Golden Opportunity: Vegas Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz pays it forward

Fri, Jun 06, 2025

Vegas Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz is giving back to OSU as a member of the Marketing Academy at Spears.

Spears School of BusinessSpears School of Business AlumniSchool of Marketing and International BusinessBusinessMagazineEngage@Spears magazine