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College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

2023 News Archive

College of HRSM Student Spotlight: Kaeli Crews

Kaeli Crews, a senior sport and entertainment management major, is set to graduate in May. She's a team captain for the Gamecock beach volleyball team and will pursue her master's degree at Florida State University upon graduation.

Renowned entrepreneur Sheila Johnson returns for second semester as executive-in-residence

As a partner and vice chairman of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Sheila Johnson is the only African American woman with ownership in three professional sports teams: the WNBA’s Washington Mystics (for which she serves as the team’s president and managing partner), the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals.

Fueling SC’s top industry

Tourism is the main driver of South Carolina’s economy, accounting for about 10 percent of jobs in the state and an estimated annual impact of $29 billion. The University of South Carolina helps keep this economic engine humming by preparing graduates of the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management to take on key roles in a variety of businesses and by helping those businesses adapt and grow.

Fall 2022 HRSM Honors List

Congratulations to all of the HRSM students who made the fall 2022 Dean's and President's Lists.

February 2023 HRSM student, faculty, staff and alumni notes

Madison Butler accepted a guest experience internship with the Miami Dolphins for the summer of 2023, Shalonda Goins was promoted to region manager with Waffle House, and John Thomas was named to Morgan Stanley's prestigious Pacesetter's Club. These are just a few of the highlights in this month's edition of HRSM news and notes!

College of HRSM Student Spotlight: Sharif Crosland

Finding your niche is a crucial part of growing up, and sometimes it takes you in unexpected directions. Sharif Crosland came to South Carolina planning to pursue a career in music education, but he found a better fit for his passion for service, specifically in the food and beverage side of hospitality management.

HRSM in NYC: Retailing students, faculty and staff attend national conference

An education at the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management is never limited to just classrooms and campus. The latest opportunity for real-world experience came in January, as a group of Department of Retailing students visited New York City.

January 2023 HRSM student, faculty, staff and alumni notes

Assistant Professor Tarlan Chahardovali and a colleague from the University of Florida published research in the Sociology of Sport Journal, alumnus Eric Bischofberger is now director of operations at Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, and student Olivia Ballweg accepted an operations internship with Sporting Kansas City. These are just a few of the highlights in this month's edition of HRSM news and notes!

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