College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

2018 News Archive

Putting the hospitality in health care

It is not a coincidence that hospital and hospitality share the same Latin origin, yet when many of us think about needing medical care or perhaps moving to an assisted living community — we don’t usually think of luxury service.

UofSC helps launch inaugural International Conference on Tourism and Retail Management

What did you buy the last time you were at the airport? The billion-dollar airport retail economy is just one example of the symbiotic relationship between tourism and retail, and academic leaders are putting that nexus at the forefront of research innovation.

Taking the field

McKenzie Garrison will not officially claim her Master of Sport and Entertainment Management degree until Dec. 17, but her career has already launched.

Welcome to New York

Start spreading the news: Ellie Bonck is on her way to New York City as her childhood dreams begin to come true. Bonck, a senior at the University of South Carolina, will graduate this month with a Bachelor of Science in Retailing.

Career Journey: Kevin Carroll

As senior vice president and chief operations officer for Applebee’s, Hospitality Management Alumnus Kevin Carroll oversees more than 1,700 restaurants across the U.S. He came back to campus on November 19 as the keynote speaker for the Dean’s Executive Lecture Series and took time to share his career journey and advice.

Caribbean calling

Happy people, warm island breezes, colorful festivals and the taste of pastechi are just a few of the things Zahria Barber discovered she loves about Aruba. But what's more, she discovered a love for meeting new people and exploring the world.

Aloha

An old saying tells us that if you find a job you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Tayler Metivier has embraced that philosophy, and it’s led her to finding her path at the University of South Carolina and a solid foundation for an incredibly successful career.

Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow (SEVT) Conference honors outstanding leaders

The Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow (SEVT) Conference honored two outstanding leaders in the field of sport and entertainment management at its annual awards luncheon November 15, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Career Journey: Brandon Ruth

I'm the logistics manager for the Atlanta Falcons. The best part of my job is that I am blessed to be able to work with the best players, coaches and staff in all of sports. You become one big family that transcends what happens on the football field.

Win a trip to New York Fashion Week!

Calling all Gamecock fashionistas! The University of South Carolina's Department of Retailing, UofSC Trademark Licensing and IMG College Licensing are teaming up to provide two UofSC students with a free trip to New York City to represent UofSC at New York Fashion Week in February.

Making a big deal of things

When you ask Parker Coggins if she can do a job, her answer is always an enthusiastic yes. That willingness to help has earned her a great deal of respect in her four years at the University of South Carolina.

HRSM 2018 distinguished alumni and friends award winners announced

The University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) is proud to announce the winners of its 2018 HRSM Distinguished Alumni and Friends Awards.

UofSC tops U.S. in sport science for third straight year

The University of South Carolina’s sport science programs are making an impact around the world, and the success has earned global recognition.

Department of Retailing pilots new social media listening curriculum with Keyhole

Social media has changed the game for retailers, giving customers a microphone to share their feedback directly and publicly with the companies they shop with.

Cheers to teaching excellence

Sandy Strick is a 30-year veteran of the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) faculty. As a nationally-known sommelier and the founding director of the Wine and Beverage Institute at Carolina, Strick transfers her excellence to the students in her undergraduate and doctoral-level classes.

SEVT Fall 2018

The Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow Conference (SEVT) will celebrate its 21st anniversary Nov. 14-16 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center with a truly impressive group of keynote speakers to mark the occasion.

Equine economy

New interdisciplinary research will provide state leaders with crucial information on growing sector of economy.

Career Journey: Jim Aaron

I am the Vice President of Merchandising for Carpet One Floor & Home – a retail business cooperative of 560 members. I oversee the flooring product selection and product program designs that are shown in our 880+ locations across the U.S. and Canada.

McCutchen House gets cooking

A restaurant offering some of the best food in the capital city sits on the historic Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina, and it will soon be open for a new season.

Career Journey: William S. Dissen

William S. Dissen, Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management, 2006, tells how he crafted his career to become owner and executive chef of The Market Place and Haymaker Restaurants, and Billy D's Fried Chicken.

National championship pick

Football season is here, and the goal for the Gamecocks is the College Football Playoff. If they get there, they’ll find a University of South Carolina alumna waiting, thanks to her performance off the field.

Enter now: Love story wedding

The Love Story Wedding is one of the University of South Carolina's most popular traditions. Each semester, students in Prof. Annette Hoover's wedding planning class in the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management choose one lucky couple to receive a free wedding.

Going up

University of South Carolina's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management recently jumped eight spots in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2018.

Model Mentor: Sporty Jeralds

Sporty Jeralds was a teacher and mentor long before he became a professor of sport and entertainment management at the University of South Carolina, and long before educating young people was part of his job description.

Veteran spotlight: Veshannah Lovelace

Veshannah Lovelace has spent almost half her life serving her country, and her passion for leadership and new challenges has prepared her for a new career in her civilian life.

MSEM graduate program ranked No. 6 in the world

The University of South Carolina's Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management (MSEM) program is ranked No. 6 in the world and No. 5 in North America.

#SummerGoals Photo Contest!

Send us your best photo showing what you're learning this summer with a caption sharing how you're making the most of summer. It could be an internship, class, study abroad, volunteer work or an impactful travel experience.

Spring 2018 honors list

Congratulations to the students who made the spring 2018 Dean's and President's Lists.

Championship careers

The Washington Capitals' colors are red, white and blue, but behind the scenes with the newly crowned NHL champions, you'll find plenty of garnet and black.

New scholarship for UofSC retail students

In honor of his mentors and his alma mater, Rasheed Muhammad and his wife Regina have established The Yahya Muhammad Endowed Scholarship Fund, named in honor of Rasheed's father.

Embracing ambition

Kate Ruscher is living her dream, working in New York City in the heart of the fashion world. On her 22nd birthday, she stood beside her Tory Burch Foundation co-workers and rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

Where they landed

Congratulations to the UofSC Class of 2018! Many of our College of HRSM graduates are excited to start their new jobs or graduate school right after graduation, and here are a few highlights of what our newest alumni are doing next.

Designed for success

For some people, childhood dreams fade away. For others, those dreams endure and become goals. For a lucky few, like Alex Kunkle, hard work and preparation meet just the right opportunity, and those dreams come true.

Global Gamecocks: Students test classroom skills 9,000 miles from home

More than 6,600 athletes from 71 nations and territories competed in the XXI Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast, and nine University of South Carolina students are part of the production team behind the mega-event.

Leading the way

Catherine Snyder did not come to the University of South Carolina with the intention of becoming a leader almost immediately. However, when the opportunity came, she was ready to make the most of it.

2018 HRSM faculty and staff awards

The University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport management celebrated a successful school year and honored outstanding faculty and staff at an awards ceremony and luncheon May 1.

HRSM celebrates student scholarship donors and recipients

The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management celebrated 55 award-winning students with a Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, April 27 at McCutchen House.

HRSM students honored at 2018 Awards Day

The University of South Carolina recognized nine students from the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management during the university's annual Awards Day ceremony on April 19 on the Horseshoe.

Knocking it out of the park

At the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, students and faculty alike are proving that there's no truth to the old saying "Those who can't do teach."

Role model

With determination and a strong passion for style, Marquis Bias founded USC Fashion Week and now students can create a runway experience on campus.

University of South Carolina announces College Sport Collections

UofSC has acquired the College Sport Collections, an archive of documents and memorabilia dedicated to the preservation, celebration and study of college sport history.

Thank you 2017 / 2018 corporate engagement partners!

HRSM gratefully acknowledges those who hosted student visits or came to campus as faculty for a day.

UofSC to host 2018 CSRI Conference April 12-14

The College Sport Research Institute's 2018 CSRI Conference will take place at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center April 12-14.

HRSM congratulates fall 2017 honors list students

Congratulations to the students who made the fall 2017 Dean's and President's Lists.

Dean's quarterly update—March 2018

The semester is certainly in full swing with events and conferences, study abroad trips, internship experiences, midterms, research competitions and graduation on the horizon.

Dancing for $1 million

University of South Carolina Dance Marathon has grown to be the largest student-run philanthropic organization at USC, and HRSM students helped the club break a new record for the kids at Palmetto Children’s Hospital.

Drive for success

One year after graduating, Rachel Nesbitt has managed employees at one of the world's largest golf tournaments, traveled the country to meet club management leaders and is starting a new position as a food and beverage manager.

SEVT announces Behrens and O'Neil as keynote speakers

UofSC's Department of Sport and Entertainment Management announces keynote speakers for the 2018 Sport Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow Conference.

Champion for diversity

Victor Kidd is the first African-American SPTE doctoral student and the first student overall from his program to win a SPARC grant.

Rising Star: Freshman retailing major shares scholarship experience

Freshman retailing major visits New York City for the National Retail Federation Student Convention, thanks in part to winning a Rising Star Scholarship.

Partnering for student success

The University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) is expanding its corporate engagement efforts to help students make a successful transition from classroom to career.

Chocolate fix: Agrotourism research to help Honduras

Two University of South Carolina professors are working on interdisciplinary research to help improve life in one of the most poverty-stricken countries in Latin America.

Retail innovation

A flurry of new partnerships will provide a digital foundation to prepare Carolina's retail management students to lead the industry.

Planning for success

The HRTM Event Planner student organization has been awarded 2017 Student Chapter of the Year by the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). The club is one of 18 student organizations affiliated with USC's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management and gives students the opportunity to get involved on campus and make new friends while gaining experience relative to their career goals and interests.

Purchase with purpose

Liliann Pineda-Hawkins knew what was important to her before arriving at the University of South Carolina. The opportunities she found as a Gamecock allowed her to develop her two passions and learn to combine them in ways which may shape her future career.

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.