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José Sagarnaga’s mission is to open students’ eyes to the world

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

From the suburbs of Chihuahua, Mexico, to the classrooms of the Spears School of Business, Dr. José Sagarnaga’s career has spanned a world of experiences that he says have enriched his life. But it’s the many people that Sagarnaga has encountered along his life’s journey, from teachers in high school to university professors, colleagues and administrators, who have had the greatest influence on his life and the opportunities he has enjoyed. Today, he makes giving back a personal mission.

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Spears comes up with ‘big ideas' to help adapt to change in the future

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

The Spears School of Business is coming up with ‘Big Ideas’ to help adapt to change in the future.

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OSU, Spears award a posthumous degree to a student killed fighting in Vietnam

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

It is not often that a person’s graduation is celebrated 51 years after he attended college. But that was the case in March 2021 when Oklahoma State University and the Spears School of Business honored the late John Delbert “J.D.” Starrett III with a posthumous degree.

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Personal loss energizes OSU student to tackle her depression and help others

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

Life can be challenging at times. Careers, relationships, finances and the academic pressures of college can take an emotional toll. Add a personal tragedy, and the weight of it all can be overwhelming. Mikaela Stamper knows well how facing such a loss while trying to put on a brave face can leave one isolated and lost.

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OSU-led research shows what you don’t know about the market could hurt other investors

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

OSU-led research shows what you don't know about the market could hurt other investors.

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OSU business alumnus Chad Weiberg is ready to lead the athletic department

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

When Chad Weiberg walked into his Introduction to Management class nearly 30 years ago, the 20-year-old was counting on learning the principles of effective team building, motivating employees and conflict resolution. What he wasn’t expecting to receive was a lesson that has stayed with him to this day.

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School of Hospitality and Tourism Management ranks in top 25 on global list

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Oklahoma State University placed highly on the 2021 edition of ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, specifically the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

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Spears School’s Sarah Johnson honored with 2021 Outstanding Accounting Educator Award

Tue, Jun 01, 2021

Oklahoma State University professor Sarah Johnson has been selected to receive the 2021 Outstanding Accounting Educator Award, presented annually by the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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OSU accounting student Francesca Spillman receives $10,000 PCAOB scholarship

Mon, May 24, 2021

Oklahoma State University accounting graduate Francesca Spillman is the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship awarded by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. The merit scholarship benefits students who are likely to become accountants and auditors.

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Inaugural Cowboy100 event announced

Thu, May 20, 2021

The School of Entrepreneurship and the Riata Center for Entrepreneurship in conjunction with the Oklahoma State University Foundation is set to host its inaugural Cowboy100 Honoree Gala to celebrate the 2020 fastest growing and top-10 highest revenue-generating OSU graduate-owned or-led businesses on November 5 in Stillwater.

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OSU alum Nate Abebe earns prestigious accounting award

Thu, May 13, 2021

Oklahoma State University graduate Nate Abebe is one of only 89 people in the nation to receive the 2020 Elijah Watt Sells Award, presented annually by the American Institute of CPAs, the world’s largest member association representing the accounting profession.

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OSU Spears Business to induct graduate into Hall of Fame and honor young alumni

Wed, May 12, 2021

Melinda Stinnett, a 1989 Oklahoma State University accounting graduate and successful entrepreneur, has been selected as the 2021 inductee into the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. Stinnett will be honored in a ceremony this fall along with 2021 Outstanding Young Alumni Haley Keith and Steven Propester.

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