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Trio of HTM faculty awarded the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs National President’s Medal

Chef Reimund Pitz, the Conseiller Culinaire et des Professionnels des États-Unis for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, awarded OSU’s Silvio Ceschini, Ashley Peterson and Chef Mark Cochran his organization’s National President’s Medal.
An Unpredictable Journey: Terrah’s tech-driven creativity guides him to HTM program

Fri, Jun 06, 2025

Doctoral student Abraham Terrah brings a tech-focused perspective to the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. On his winding journey to OSU, he developed a range of skills.

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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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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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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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OSU graduate Wade raises Stillwater wildfire relief funds at Boston restaurants

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Sarah Wade, a renowned chef and OSU graduate, raised money at her Boston restaurants to benefit United Way of Payne County after wildfires devastated Stillwater homes.

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Spears Business, Wuyi University sign collaboration agreement to benefit students

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

Spears Business and Wuyi University entered into a memorandum of understanding to foster collaborations that would benefit students at OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

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