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2016 News Archive

UofSC works to bring healthier food to school lunch menus

The University of South Carolina is helping make school breakfasts, lunches and snacks healthier, fresher and tastier.

A diploma 24 years in the making

It was a long road, but 24 years after first enrolling as a freshman, Beth Cunningham is now an alumna of the University of South Carolina.

Global ranking of sport science schools and departments places USC No. 1 in the U.S., No. 3 in the world

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Internships lead to dream job for Retailing grad

Graduation can be a frantic time for some, as the approach of the "real world" leads to uncertainty and a panicked flurry of activity. Not so for December 2016 University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management graduate Kristy Martin, however. She spent her last weeks as a college student relaxing in Italy as her study abroad trip drew to a close, knowing her hard work had already landed her a dream job.

Gamecock on ice

The first year of college can be a challenge for anyone. However, University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management freshman Madalyn Hair may have arrived more prepared than most, thanks to a high school career which included four Ice Skating Institute (ISI) world championship wins.

UofSC offers class on business side of growing e-sports industry

Video games have been big business for decades now, but as technology advances, the line between the games and traditional sports is disappearing. Yes, it is now possible to turn pro as a gamer. The new world of e-sports is helping redefine sport management in the post-millennial era, and University of South Carolina students, faculty and alumni are leading the way.

Students plan first-ever wedding at Fireflies Stadium

Annette Hoover's wedding planning class at the University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management has been putting on weddings at no cost to a lucky bride and groom since 2001.

BDI Pharma co-founder says passion and hard work are keys to success

Being a student at the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management means opportunities to learn not only from professors who are among the leading experts in their fields, but also from industry leaders.

Former Cocky puts service learning to work in new job

Tara Parker no longer dresses as a rooster, but the lessons she learned while serving as Cocky have helped shape her career dreams -- dreams that have now begun to come true.

Alumni Society Career Night offers valuable networking experience for students

Practice and the real thing merge into one at the annual College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management Alumni Society Career Night. The event gives more than 300 students a chance to practice the networking skills learned in HRSM 301 while making connections with alumni and industry partners.

HRSM's SPTE Postgraduate Program #5 in 2016 SBI Rankings

The University of South Carolina offers one of the top five postgraduate sports business degrees in the world, according to SportBusiness International, a well-respected industry trade publication. The Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management, offered by South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, moved up three spots from eighth in the 2015 rankings to fifth this year.

Fang Meng selected to serve on WTCF Expert Committee

Dr. Fang Meng of the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) was recently selected to serve on the Expert Committee of the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF).

HRSM Announces 2015-16 Faculty and Student Awards

The University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) announced its 2015-2016 Faculty and Student Award winners.

USC College of HRSM announces 2016 Distinguished Alumni and Friends of the College Awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) is proud to announce its 2016 Distinguished Alumni and Friends of the College Award recipients. The following individuals will be recognized at a formal ceremony held at USC on March 24.

College of HRSM announces fourth annual HRSM Week

The Fourth Annual HRSM Week will run March 21-24 with a variety of hosted events tied to each of the college’s four main academic programs: hotel, restaurant and tourism management; integrated information technology; retailing; and sport and entertainment management.