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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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Ahead of the Game: Spears Business designs playbook for future sports industry leaders

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

With bold, original ideas, the Spears School of Business is preparing the next generation of sports industry leaders. OSU athletic director Chad Weiberg is on board with the vision.

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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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Crowning achievement: accounting student Rossman shines as Miss OSU

Mon, Jun 02, 2025

Jaselyn Rossman stays active as Miss OSU, a Spears Business student and a member of OSU Pom. In June, she's competing in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant.

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Oklahoma Society of CPAs honors Spears Business alumni

Wed, May 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Society of CPAs selected OSU School of Accounting alumni Chris Copeland, Jenny Cripps, Yamila Pons and Melinda Stinnett as 2025 Pathfinders and Trailblazers Award winners.

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Signals to sprouts: OSU assistant professor Kim studies link between broadband grants, agricultural productivity

Tue, May 13, 2025

How does high-speed internet relate to agriculture? Spears Business assistant professor Dr. Minhae Kim’s research indicates crop productivity rises by an average of 9.3% after three years in United States zip codes receiving Community Connect Grants for broadband service.

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Beyond Business: Mahar, Oakley illustrate pet therapy's paws-itive power

Tue, May 06, 2025

Spears Business instructor Marla Mahar stays active in Pete’s Pet Posse with her golden retriever, Oakley. Mahar and Oakley greeted guests in late April at the first P3 Symposium highlighting pet therapy’s transformative impact on OSU.

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(Mine)Crafting reality: MSIS researchers use video games to study vicarious experiences

Mon, May 05, 2025

Young audiences are interested in watching people play video games online, fueling a multibillion-dollar market. Why? MSIS researchers at Oklahoma State University explored the psychological side of this growing tech trend.

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Nester named top senior

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

Spring 2025 graduate receives Raymond D. Thomas Award

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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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Alumni Q&A: Sophia Shoate

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

OSU graduate Sophia Shoate spent 34 years at UPS, where she advanced to become President of Global Enterprise Sales. Shoate shared career insights as one of three featured business leaders at CEO Day on April 1 in the Student Union Theater.

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Beyond Business: Perry doubles as academic advisor, chef

Tue, Mar 04, 2025

When he isn’t advising students in OSU’s Chesapeake Energy Business Student Success Center, Darian Perry is trying new recipes or perfecting old favorites. Perry, who has a culinary arts certificate, uplifts the Spears Business atmosphere with the homemade treats he brings to the office.

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