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MS BAnDS students win new Dominican Republic-based retail competition

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

A team of four Spears School of Business MS BAnDS students won in the marketing category at the Alpha Ramos Hackathon, a new competition based in the Dominican Republic. The students overcame technology and language barriers to secure the victory, continuing the MS BAnDS program’s tradition of competitive success.

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Spears Business, Langston University announce 4+1 business degree partnership

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Spears Business and Langston University announced a new 4+1 business degree pathway for LU undergraduate students to earn their master’s degree at OSU with just one additional year of classes.

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10 Spears School of Business students selected as OSU Seniors of Significance

Wed, Oct 22, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has selected 10 Spears School of Business students as Seniors of Significance for the 2025-26 academic year.

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Alumni Q&A: MBA graduate Garcia champions entrepreneurship as Tulsa Global District executive director

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Alejandro Garcia enrolled in OSU’s MBA program as an award-winning marketer. He graduated from Spears Business with a new passion for nonprofit management. Today, Garcia blends his education and business experience to serve as Executive Director of the Tulsa Global District, leading community revitalization through entrepreneurship and art reflecting multicultural traditions.

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Geared toward research: HTM faculty partner with Human Mode, ASU to study robotics in hospitality

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management faculty at OSU are partnering with Oklahoma City-based technology company Human Mode and Arizona State University faculty to research robotics in hospitality. At the intersection of academia and industry, these collaborators aim to uncover practical insights about an increasingly relevant topic.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Q&A: Brittany Sizemore

Mon, Sep 15, 2025

Brittany Sizemore, vice president of marketing and strategic business development at ISN, is receiving one of three Spears Business Outstanding Young Alumni awards this October. From OSU to ISN, Sizemore has surrounded herself with the Cowboy Family.

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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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Better Together: Married couple embraces OSU MBA journey from Tulsa to Vienna

Wed, Sep 03, 2025

Chris and Nicole Neil are full-time working professionals and parents of two young children. Thanks to OSU’s flexible MBA program, they’re also students embracing new opportunities to grow together. The Tulsa couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in May with an unforgettable CAGLE program in Central Europe.

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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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Personal style: Spears Business Hall of Fame inductee Wade rises from sales clerk to people-focused retail executive

Tue, Aug 26, 2025

Suzanne Wade, whose retail career spanned over 40 years, is entering the Spears School of Business Hall of Fame. After working at a local Stillwater clothing store as an OSU student, she rose to senior executive positions at Walmart and H-E-B.

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Spears Business sets enrollment records following rankings surge

Mon, Aug 18, 2025

With highly ranked programs and impactful scholarship funds, the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University continues to set enrollment records.

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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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