Spring 2024 College of HRSM honors list
Congratulations to all of the HRSM students who made the spring 2024 Dean's and President's Lists!
University of South Carolina alumnus Micah Kurtz selected to lead Oak Hill Academy
A relationship that took shape during his time as a student in the University of South Carolina's Master of Sport and Entertainment Management has grown, culminating in Micah Kurtz being chosen as the new president of Oak Hill Academy, one of the most prominent private secondary schools in the United States.
Preserving paradise: USC students learn about sustainable hospitality in the Galápagos
Through a partnership with USC's Education Abroad Office and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management students have a variety of opportunities to live and learn in one of the most exclusive tourism and natural heritage destinations in the world. Semester-long experiences are available as well as three-week Maymester excursions.
June 2024 HRSM student, faculty, staff and alumni notes
Check out all the latest accomplishments from HRSM students, alumni, faculty and staff including awards, promotions, publications and prestigious internships and new jobs!
Knowledge management in fashion retail: key to competitive advantage and peak organizational performance
In an era where agility and innovation are paramount for success, a new study by University of South Carolina Department of Retailing Assistant Professor Md. Rafiqul Islam Rana delves into the significance of knowledge management capabilities (KMCs) within the fashion retail sector. This research, co-authored by Assistant Professor Song-yi Youn of the University of Missouri, provides fresh insights into how effectively managing knowledge can enhance competitive advantage and organizational performance, particularly amid the complexities of fashion products.
Summer '24 Work Hard, Play Hard Photo Contest!
The #WorkHardPlayHard Photo Contest, hosted by the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, invites all University of South Carolina students, alumni, faculty and staff to enter their best pictures showing the moments and experiences that are making the summer of '24 memorable.
The power of giving: David and Nicole Tepper Scholars Program impact seen as first recipients graduate
In 2020, Carolina Panthers owners David and Nicole Tepper partnered with the University of South Carolina's Department of Sport and Entertainment Management to launch the Tepper Scholars Program. It was an incredibly generous gift. Four years later, as the first students to benefit from the program graduate, it has exceeded all expectations.
Q&A with the 2024 Ada B. Thomas Outstanding Advisor Award Winners
Established in 1990, the Ada B. Thomas Outstanding Advisor Award recognizes one faculty and one staff advisor who offer quality advising to undergraduate students. The UAC sat down with 2024 award winners, Dr. Jeff Turner and Katherine Blanton, to learn more about their commitment to excellent advising practices.
Study reveals link between sporting events and local influenza mortality
A groundbreaking study published in Sports Economics Review has shed light on the impact of professional sporting events on local seasonal influenza mortality.
May 2024 HRSM student, faculty, staff and alumni notes
Check out all the latest accomplishments from HRSM students, alumni, faculty and staff including awards, promotions, publications and prestigious internships and new jobs!