Strengthening the college’s culture of consciousness serves as the foundation for advancing diversity and inclusion programs, practices, policies and partnerships that enhance our learning and working environment for all. These initiatives include leadership development and representation, mentorship, recruitment of minority students and employees, and scholarships that improve access to enrichment opportunities.
The college's diversity and inclusion efforts support a broad range of underrepresented individuals, including people from different racial, ethnic and gender minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Diversity and inclusion are integral parts of USC's vision and priorities, as outlined by the university's Strategic Priority No. 4: Increase Diversity for South Carolina: A Path to Excellence, and the Carolina Creed.
Below are some of the resources and information from the university and college, and more will be added as we expand our efforts.
USC Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Minority Research Opportunities
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
Diversity and Inclusivity in the Classroom
College of HRSM Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Safe Zone LGBTQ Ally Training Program
Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence (TTIE) Certificate of Completion
Gifts of all sizes have a collective impact to support and bring attention to special projects that benefit underrepresented students, including scholarship and internship opportunities, mentorship and professional development programming. Your gift allows us to live the Carolinian Creed more fully.
Alyssia Ross came to the University of South Carolina determined to get involved and make the most of her time as a student, both in class and out. Her success proved to be a blessing to countless others, as she found her niche in making others feel welcome.
Generations of students in the University of South Carolina’s Department of Sport and Entertainment Management will benefit from a new scholarship established by a generous gift from university alumnus Howard “Humpy” Wheeler.
The beginning of the 2021-22 academic year at the University of South Carolina includes the arrival of four very special freshmen: the second cohort of Tepper Scholars. The university’s Department of Sport and Entertainment Management welcomed the four freshmen who are recipients of its most prestigious scholarship program.
Ashlyn Ooi discovered her passion early in her college career, and it’s one that suits a hospitality management major perfectly. Ooi truly loves to serve others, and it became clear to her at her first job that she wanted to turn that drive into a career.
David Cárdenas has been named the interim dean of the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, effective July 1.
Ashley Simpson is a leader. Her willingness to get involved and step out front has shaped the 2021 graduate's very successful career at the University of South Carolina. But, her journey did not come without hard work and sweat.
Guanlin Wu took a giant step, leaving his home in Beijing to travel more than 7,000 miles to a place he had never visited. This spring, he graduates with honors from USC, a place which has become his home.
An opportunity to customize an eclectic path to academic excellence at has been the key to success for Kabir Mann, described by his professors as "brilliant."
When Ernest Boger arrived at the University of South Carolina in 1984 to become the first Black professor in what is now known as the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, he was breaking barriers. By then, however, it was nothing he had not done before.
Shawnese Cleveland graduates in May with a degree in sport and entertainment management. She plans to begin her career working with a gaming company in Las Vegas.
University of South Carolina students are taking a new class this semester that addresses one of the most important issues facing the sport industry and society at large.