Spears School of Business News Archive

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Staff Advisory Council recognized 26 nominees for the Distinguished Service Award on Thursday inside the Student Union’s Starlight Terrace.

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Dr. Rui Du, an assistant professor in the Spears Business Department of Economics, used data to show how a 2012 government regulation in China had a significant spillover effect on Beijing’s restaurant industry. His research has broader global implications that connect to United States current events, showing how political geography shapes the allocation of a city’s economic resources.

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Multiple Spears School of Business staff members were recognized at the Staff Advisory Council Distinguished Service Award ceremony Dec. 11 in the Student Union. Stephen Howard, Spears Business director of marketing and communications, was a finalist and placed third among all eligible OSU-Stillwater staff members.

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

Oklahoma State University celebrated its 151st commencement Dec. 12-13 inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Division of Academic Affairs wrapped up 2025 with its annual University Awards Convocation on Monday in the Student Union Ballroom.

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

The Spears School of Business was well-represented at Oklahoma State University’s 2025 University Awards Convocation. The annual ceremony honors faculty, staff and administrators who go above and beyond to propel OSU forward.

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

Amanda Hess is the fall 2025 Spears School of Business orange gown graduate, honored for academic achievement and campus involvement. A senior from McLean, Texas, Hess chose to study accounting because of an inspirational instructor, and she continues to honor his memory as she embraces her eclectic interests.

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

Dr. Matt Baucum, a new Spears School of Business assistant professor, recently won two Best Paper awards after presenting at the INFORMS Annual Meeting. One groundbreaking paper explores the optimization of substance use treatment centers to reduce overdose deaths in the United States. Baucum’s impactful work aligns with the research goals of OSU’s nationally and globally recognized MSIS department.

Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Dr. Dan S. Rickman, Regents Professor of Economics in Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, received the 2025 Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement. This is known as the highest North American honor in regional economics.

Mon, Nov 24, 2025

The lead actors in a musical typically aren’t business students in data-driven fields, but Andi Reuter and Bennett Frohock are as artistic as they are analytical. These well-rounded Spears School of Business students recently starred in a community theatre production of the famous film-turned-musical “Legally Blonde.”

Mon, Nov 24, 2025

The U.S. economy is entering a period of heightened uncertainty as inflation shows signs of resurging and the once-strong labor market begins to soften, according to a new forecast from OSU’s Center for Applied Economic Research.

Fri, Nov 21, 2025

Thanks to a generous donation from Mike and Lisa Rogers, OSU’s Wayne Hirst Center for Beverage Education received a substantial upgrade to its bar that will keep HTM students at the forefront of experiential education opportunities.