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Spears Business assistant professor Wu’s research highlights solo consumers’ influence

Dr. Yuechen Wu, an assistant professor in Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, researches the impact of social context on our perceptions of consumer recommendations. Her findings indicate solo consumers are often perceived as more interested in an activity and attuned to its quality than accompanied consumers are, therefore holding more influence as reviewers.
The story seeker: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Manzer finds powerful lessons in the ordinary

Mon, Aug 11, 2025

Dr. Lee Manzer, who taught for 43 years as a Spears Business faculty member, is entering the school’s Hall of Fame. His witty, thought-provoking stories have inspired thousands, and his family has inspired him.

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Spears Business announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

Tue, Jul 01, 2025

Craig Boelte, Dr. Lee Manzer and Suzanne Wade will be inducted into OSU’s Spears School of Business Hall of Fame on Oct. 10.

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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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In the Middle of a Miracle: Hawkins runs nonprofit for pediatric cancer awareness

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

OSU student Brooklyn Hawkins was only 17 when she founded In the Middle of a Miracle, which raises pediatric cancer awareness with a focus on teenagers. The mission is deeply personal for Hawkins, and Spears Business has helped her gain confidence in sharing her story.

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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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