College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

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.

Mother's advice helps new HRSM grad overcome obstacles

Damain Fulmore endured personal tragedies and financial difficulties to earn his degree. Wise words from his late mother helped keep him going through the hardest times.

Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments places USC No. 1 in the U.S., No. 3 in the world

The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) helped lead the University of South Carolina to No. 1 in the United States and No. 3 in the world in the 2016 ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.

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, but 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.

Students and faculty bring Thanksgiving cheer to Family Shelter

Some Columbia families struggling through difficult times received an unexpected gift in the form of a well-cooked meal from HRSM students and faculty.

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.

2016 HRSM Annual Homecoming Party Auction at a Glance

We've got the most incredible auction ever for the 2016 Annual Alumni Homecoming Party. Don't miss bidding on these exciting items!

38 reasons to come to the 38th HRSM Homecoming Party

The leaves are changing colors, football season is in full swing and the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management is getting ready for our 38th Annual Alumni Homecoming Celebration! If you haven't got your tickets yet, here are 38 reasons to join us on November 4.

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.

Gold standard

Sport and Entertainment Management student Anthony Carson and Dr. John Grady worked for more than a year on research which culminated with a trip to Rio for the 2016 Olympics to finish their project.

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.

Relationships key to swift rise for Brandel

Just a little more than two years ago, Michelle Brandel was still a student at the University of South Carolina, working on a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Today, the 2014 graduate is a fast-rising star in one of the world's largest hotel companies.

2016 HRSM Annual Homecoming Party is November 4

Homecoming is a time for memories--and we all remember where and when we first fell for Carolina! What made you fall?

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.

Nagel earns Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award

Mark Nagel earned the 2016 Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award from the North American Society for Sport Management.

Jim James, senior director for club and hospitality operations, to speak at Dean's Executive Lecture Series

Jim's esteemed hospitality career spans over 30 years. For the past twenty he has served the membership and staff at the Augusta National Golf Club where he is Senior Director, Club and Hospitality Operations.

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