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USC's Tepper Scholars experienced a VIP day at a Carolina Panthers game, meeting with team executives and the Teppers. They explored sports management insights, field activities and premium game access. This visit emphasized the program's focus on mentorship, networking and personal growth beyond financial support.
Sports are in Jarett Mayfield’s blood. Born and raised in Rock Hill, South Carolina — nicknamed Football City, USA for the number of professional athletes the city produces — Mayfield is a distant cousin of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore and Miami Marlins pitcher Xzavion Curry. His brother is a production assistant for the NBA. Now, as a senior sports and entertainment management major in the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, Mayfield is poised to forge his own path in the sports industry.
The sport and entertainment management industry offers an incredible array of roles and paths to career success. University of South Carolina alumnus Brannon Desseyn found his niche early, leading to a career as a leader with the world's most prominent ticket sales platforms.
As a classically trained piano prodigy growing up in Sweden, Armen Shaomian didn’t have what most might consider a traditional childhood. His first concert was at age 9. By 12, he had sold out the Stockholm Royal Concert Hall, where he performed three concerts in the role of Mozart. Today you can find Shaomian at the University of South Carolina, where he works as an associate professor of sport and entertainment management.
His colleagues call him The Spatula. Scott Smith has a knack for recruiting hospitality majors. Time and time again, unwitting students in Smith’s Introduction to Hospitality Management class experience The Spatula firsthand.
Discover the latest achievements from HRSM students, alumni, faculty, and staff, including notable awards, promotions, publications, prestigious internships, and exciting new job placements!
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is a showcase for the best in the national pastime. It's also a showcase for current and future leaders off the field, including University of South Carolina Department of Sport and Entertainment Management students and alumni.
The University of South Carolina's Department of Retailing has expanded, offering a new program beginning this semester. The Master of Retail Innovation degree is designed to prepare graduate students to advance their careers as leaders of the industry.
The University of South Carolina's Department of Retailing is hosting its third annual Retail Week Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, with events scheduled each day for students, alumni, faculty and staff.
The University of South Carolina Department of Retailing proudly welcomes Vincent Dell'Osa, former president of Ralph Lauren Retail, North America, as an executive in residence. A longtime supporter and advocate of the Department of Retailing, Dell'Osa is committed to sharing his deep industry insights with students and faculty.