In the News
- Mark Nagel discusses the expansion of the NBA in Asia: CGTN America (feat. Mark Nagel)
- USOPC Makes Major Changes To "Rule 40" On Sponsorship: Sports Business Daily (feat. John Grady)
- ROCKET SCIENCE: How the SC State Fair Has Changed — and Survived — Through 150 Years: Free Times (feat. Tom Regan)
- S.C. State Fair makes significant annual economic impact: ABC Columbia (feat. Tom Regan)
- Simon Hudson offers thoughts and patterns of travelers choosing destinations based on movies and TV: RMWorldTravel.com (feat. Simon Hudson)
- NBA's row with China pitches freedom of speech against finance: Nikkei Asian Review (feat. Nick Watanabe)
- Dove Men+Care Using ‘Big Names’ to Attract Average Joes: Front Office Sports (feat. Stephen Shapiro)
- Baseball Bat Mug Startup Taps Into Fans Love of Beer: Front Office Sports (feat. Stephen Shapiro)
- Is a full-ride enough? Former UofSC student-athletes weigh in on NCAA vote: WIS (feat. Mark Nagel, who was featured in similar stories by more than a dozen media outlets)
- Sapakoff: NCAA government cheese — South Carolina and Clemson professors weigh in: Post & Courier (feat. Richard Southall, also featured in stories on the topic in multiple outlets)
- Hosting March Madness brought in $11.3 million to Columbia’s economy: Post & Courier (feat. Tom Regan, who was featured in similar stories by more than a dozen media outlets)
- Cooking up careers: USC program pairing workers with opportunity: Columbia Regional Business Report (feat. George Hendry and Drew Martin)
- Charlotte Talks: For Love Of The Game... And Fair Pay: WFAE, NPR Charlotte (feat. Mark Nagel)
- Food Sustainability – Stay local. Eat Local! Multi-Site Masters (feat. Robin DiPietro).
Faculty / Staff Notes
- Armen Shaomian will be featured on a panel at the National Association of Music Merchants Show in Anaheim in January.
- Robin DiPietro was invited to Auburn University to be an Eminent Professor in November.
Alumni Notes
Honors/Life Events
- Michael Sisk (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management, 2017) became an NCAA accredited personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise. He is currently an Admissions Counselor for UofSC.
- Christina Saragnese (B.S. Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, 2011) was recognized as one of the top professionals under the age of 37 for her work within the government market for Hilton.
- Meredith Millen Harrison (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management, 2008) the Executive Director of Murrells Inlet 2020, led a project that created a new bike and walking path that connected the inlet to the intercostal waterway.
- Sara Crain Gilstrap (B.S. Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, 2007) is running for Traveler’s Rest City Council; she graduated with a degree in HRTM in 2007. She won!
Job Changes/Promotions
2019
- Anna Carron (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as an event services coordinator in Allentown, Penn.
- Matt Long (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a position as an inside sales representative with the Washington Nationals.
- Brodie McGregor (B.S. Hospitality Management) was promoted to a new position as a Sales Manager at Hyatt Place in Greenville, S.C.
- Anastasia Nelson (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as a guest services specialist with the Arizona Cardinals.
2018
- Hannah Butler (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) was promoted to a new position with the Pawtucket Red Sox as the director of special events.
- Sarah Dyer (B.S. Fashion Merchandising) started a new position with JLM Couture as a bridal support representative.
- Shelby Kenner (B.S. Hospitality Management) started a new position as the corporate sales manager for Interstate Hotels and Resorts.
- Janet Oliva (B.S. Hospitality Administration/Management) started a new position with Monument Sports & Entertainment as a manager of group sales and area events.
- Charlotte Petsche (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) was promoted to a new position as the operations manager at George Mason University.
- Michael Rapp (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) was promoted to a new position with the Charlotte Knights as the inside sales manager.
2017
- Jonathan Heneberry (B.S. Hotel, Retail and Tourism Management) started a new position with JEAR Logistics, LLC as a logistics executive.
- Hannah Hunt (B.S. Retail Management) started a new position with PepsiCo as a shopper marketing analyst.
- Jamie Parham (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a position with the Nashville Predators as a premium seats services coordinator.
2016
- Chelsea Baker (B.S. Hospitality Administration/Management) started a position at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center as an event coordinator.
- Kourtney Dworsky (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position with Barings as an event planner.
- C. Alexis Lee (B.S. Retail Management) started a position as a senior associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- James Morrison (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as the director of engagement for Managers on a Mission.
2015
- Jake Leyland (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a position with GRB Law as an associate attorney.
- Zachary Smeltzer (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as an account executive with Learfield IMG College.
2014
- Logan Evans (B.S. Hospitality Management) started a new position at Clemson University as executive assistant in the Office of Finance and Operations.
- Charlotte Piccagli (B.S. Fashion Merchandising) started a new position with MakeMine, Inc. as the operations manager.
2013
- Tiffany Avant (M.S. International Hospitality and Tourism Management) started a position at the University of South Carolina as the catering coordinator.
- Matt Hayden (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as the director of development at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
2012
- Megan Sparks (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position with LifeStart as the director of account management.
2011
- Joshua Castle (B.S. Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management) started a new position as a the general manager at the Schulte Hospitality Group.
2009
- Kalynne McGregor Lozupone (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position with Willard InterContinental as the director of social events.
2000
- Lenny Mathis (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Manager, 2000) started a position at the University of South Carolina Upstate as the associate athletic director.