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Commitment to the Future: Spears Business builds network for tribal finance

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Spears Business builds network for tribal finance and accounting education.

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Rankings rush: Spears Business rising up U.S. News list

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Spears Business enters top 10 of U.S. News & World Report Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs.

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Ahead of the Game: Spears Business designs playbook for future sports industry leaders

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

With bold, original ideas, the Spears School of Business is preparing the next generation of sports industry leaders. OSU athletic director Chad Weiberg is on board with the vision.

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Rolling Thunder: OSU students stay on the move between classes, NBA dance crew

Wed, Jun 04, 2025

Alana Costa and Makenna Fulsom are pursuing OSU business degrees. They’re also the only full-time college students on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s O’City Crew dance team.

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Crowning achievement: accounting student Rossman shines as Miss OSU

Mon, Jun 02, 2025

Jaselyn Rossman stays active as Miss OSU, a Spears Business student and a member of OSU Pom. In June, she's competing in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant.

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CAGLE director Caitlin Kelley earns prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award

Tue, May 27, 2025

CAGLE director Caitlin Kelley earned the prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award, which includes a trip to South Korea for cross-cultural collaboration with colleagues and students from across the globe.

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Hamm Institute for American Energy announces new institute fellows

Tue, May 27, 2025

The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University is proud to announce its 2025 cohort of Institute Fellows — distinguished scholars whose research and academic leadership are advancing energy security through innovation and research.

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Alumni Q&A: Kate Smith comes home for Cowboy100

Thu, May 22, 2025

HTM graduate Kate Smith puts a sweet spin on a family tradition. After growing up in her parents’ Stillwater restaurant, Smith established her own bakery, Kate Smith Soirée. She was honored in the 2025 Cowboy100 celebrating the top businesses owned or led by OSU alumni.

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Oklahoma Society of CPAs honors Spears Business alumni

Wed, May 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Society of CPAs selected OSU School of Accounting alumni Chris Copeland, Jenny Cripps, Yamila Pons and Melinda Stinnett as 2025 Pathfinders and Trailblazers Award winners.

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Thapa named Spears Business vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research

Fri, May 16, 2025

The Spears School of Business named Dr. Brij Thapa as vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research. For the past five years, Thapa served as a professor and Head of OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 22 in the world.

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Spears Business professor Luo strives to make lifesaving health care more accessible

Wed, May 14, 2025

Dr. Xiao Luo’s research revolves around unlocking the tremendous potential of electronic medical records to help physicians and patients.

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Spears Business sophomore Lay earns Udall Scholarship recognition after research on Native American communities

Wed, May 14, 2025

Spears Business sophomore Avery Lay was honored at the 2025 Udall Scholarship competition after conducting research on Elouise Cobell’s impact on Native American communities, particularly in tribal trust management and federal accountability.

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