STILLWATER — Oklahoma State University has received a $10 million gift from Dean Weidner , founder and chairman of Weidner Apartment Homes, to expand real estate education within the Spears School of Business .

The donation will establish the Weidner Business and Real Estate Center and support OSU’s new bachelor’s degree program in real estate and property management , which launched in fall 2025.

“This gift from Dean Weidner is transformational for both the Spears School of Business and real estate education in Oklahoma,” said Jim Payne , dean of Spears Business. “Mr. Weidner’s continued investment in our students demonstrates his commitment to building the next generation of real estate professionals. This gift will provide OSU students with the hands-on learning, indu

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