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Flying to the top: OSU Datathon winners describe process of analyzing aviation case for $8,000 scholarship prize

Adam Lindsey, Kendall Shields, Sandeep Maharshi Yallabandi and Seth Taylor won the fifth annual Datathon, an analytics-based case competition hosted by OSU’s Data Analytics Club. After hours of preparation and presentations, the top 5 teams received $19,000 in scholarships.
Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Aaron Sizemore

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

Aaron Sizemore, managing director and head of national energy finance at East West Bank, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards in October. Sizemore credits OSU for shaping his life in multiple ways, from launching his career to introducing him to his wife, fellow OYA Brittany Sizemore.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Lucas Elwell

Tue, Sep 02, 2025

Lucas Elwell, vice president of credit risk management at MidFirst Bank, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards in October. A passionate advocate for higher education, Elwell is making a difference for OSU students.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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