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Business executives will share stories, career insights at 2025 CEO Day

Wed, Feb 26, 2025

Business leaders Stacy Kymes, Jeff McIntyre and Sophia Shoate will speak to Oklahoma State University students on April 1 in the Student Union Theater for the Spears School of Business’s CEO Day.

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The climb: Spears Business students scale Mount Kilimanjaro

Tue, Feb 25, 2025

OSU seniors Bryson Wolfe and Ben Simpson climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the famed Seven Summits, during winter break. Although many in their group were experienced mountaineers, Wolfe and Simpson had a different story, using altitude training masks as they prepared in Stillwater.

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Chilly Cowboy celebrates fourth annual polar plunge

Mon, Feb 24, 2025

Over the last four years, Oklahoma State University has raised $150,000 for Special Olympics Oklahoma through the Chily Cowboy polar plunge event.

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School of Accounting will honor 4 alumni at Wilton T. Anderson Hall of Fame Banquet

Fri, Feb 21, 2025

OSU’s School of Accounting will induct Les Austin and Tom Franz into the Wilton T. Anderson Hall of Fame as Distinguished Alumni, while Jacob Dover and Blake Witten will receive Early Career Rising Star awards.

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OSU business analytics teams place 1st, 2nd at University of South Carolina competition

Tue, Feb 11, 2025

Students from the master’s in business analytics and data science (MS BAnDS) program at OSU won first and second place in the University of South Carolina’s Big Data Health Science Student Case Competition, continuing an outstanding school year for the program.

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Spears Business names Top 5 Seniors in each academic department

Mon, Feb 10, 2025

The Spears School of Business has announced the Top 5 Seniors in each of its eight academic units.

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Hess named interim president of OSU

Fri, Feb 07, 2025

Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame inductee brings over four decades of experience to role

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Riata Center announces 2025 Cowboy100 honorees

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in conjunction with the Oklahoma State University Foundation is set to host the fourth Cowboy100 Honoree Gala on March 28 at the Wes Watkins Center on the OSU campus.

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Strength in connection: OSU graduate Gupta selected for 10th class of Presidential Leadership Scholars

Mon, Feb 03, 2025

Sachin Gupta, who holds two master’s degrees from Oklahoma State University, is one of 57 leaders named to the prestigious Presidential Leadership Scholars program. He strives to advance his mission of increasing access to high-speed internet, particularly for rural communities and Oklahoma tribal nations.

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Spears Business launches real estate and property management undergraduate degree program

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Department of Finance and Department of Economics are teaming up to offer a new major in real estate and property management.

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Rossman crowned Miss OSU 2025-26

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Jaselyn Rossman won the 2025-26 Miss Oklahoma State University crown on Saturday, where eight highly accomplished young women competed in the Student Union Theater.

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Riata Business Plan Competition awards $40,500 in scholarship money to student entrepreneurs

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

The top teams competed in the Riata Business Plan Competition finals Friday, receiving a total of $40,500 in scholarship money and valuable feedback on their original business ideas.

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