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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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HTM student Bhattarai shows leadership as Mr. International, aspiring chef

Wed, Jun 25, 2025

Graduate student Ayush Bhattarai won OSU’s title of Mr. International in November, representing his home country of Nepal. He also represents his heritage through food, and the Spears Business HTM program is propelling him toward his dream of being a chef.

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‘Academic entrepreneur’: Sharda leaves impact as outgoing Spears Business vice dean for graduate programs and research

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

Dr. Ramesh Sharda has spent 11-plus years as the Spears Business vice dean for graduate programs, but his impact on OSU began much earlier. Before returning to faculty this summer, Sharda reminisced on his career highlights.

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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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Golden Opportunity: Vegas Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz pays it forward

Fri, Jun 06, 2025

Vegas Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz is giving back to OSU as a member of the Marketing Academy at Spears.

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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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From the Stage to Spears: Touring musician Silva returns for degree

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Many kids say they want to be rock stars when they grow up. Zander Silva has actually done it. Now, he’s going after his OSU diploma as a double major in MIS and entrepreneurship.

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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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