In the News
- Adidas trying to figure out what to do with Reebok: NPR Marketplace (feat. Stephen Shapiro)
- Major U.S. companies are lobbying in a scrum for early vaccine: Washington Post (feat. Scott Smith)
- Best cities for Christmas celebrations: WalletHub (feat. Fang Meng)
- Student athletes worry the coronavirus pandemic could put their scholarships at risk: CNBC (feat. Richard Southall)
- How latest round of federal COVID-19 stimulus might impact SC’s restaurant industry: Post & Courier (feat. Drew Martin)
- Looking back on difficult year for Columbia restaurants and looking ahead to unclear future: Post & Courier (feat. Drew Martin)
- What’s the state of malls after 2020?: The State (feat. Mike Watson)
Accomplishments/Awards
- HRSM faculty member Simon Hudson is part of a European-based research team that has been awarded $48,500 from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to study best practices in response to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on tourism.
- Chavis McDonald (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management, 2017) was named the Regional Employee of the Week for the South by Learfield IMG College Ticket Solutions.
- Gene Willis (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management, 1999) was featured in an article by KCUR detailing his use of #G5QS in a decade-long Twitter project.
Job Changes/Promotions:
2020
- Natalie Perkowski (B.S. Fashion Merchandising) started a new position in the Merchandising Executive Development Program-Buying, Home Textiles with Macy’s.
- Erica Rauschenbach (B.S. Hospitality Management) started a new position with Bonura Hospitality Group as a catering sales coordinator.
2019
- Elizabeth Browne (M.S.E.M. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as an assistant manager of strategy and data with USA Triathlon.
- Victor Kidd (Ph.D. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as the CEO and founder of Kidd Wellness Solutions & Consulting, LLC.
2018
- Sarah Anne Cox (B.S. Fashion Merchandising) started a new position with Target as an executive team lead Human Resources.
- Maya Williams (B.S. Hospitality Management) started a position in Merchandising with The Home Depot.
2017
- Stephanie Weissenburger (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as a law clerk with Geragos & Geragos, APC.
2016
- Caroline Riffel (B.S. Fashion Merchandising) started a new position as an associate planner with Carters Inc.
2014
- Drew Brawner (B.S. Hospitality Management) started a new position with Sysco as a produce planner and advisor.
2013
- Mallory Ketchem (B.S. Fashion Merchandising) started a new position with Nike as a senior assortment planner for women’s lifestyle apparel at Nike Factory Stores.
- Danielle Minter (B.S. Retail Management) started a position as a senior manager of planning with Luxottica.
- Syeth Spurrier (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a position with Complexity Gaming as an account manager.
2011
- Quentin McElveen (B.S. Hospitality Management) started a new position with The Adecco Group as an enterprise delivery recruiter.
2000
- Krisdee Clark (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as the director of corporate affairs for Agape Care Group.
1990
- Joy Bryant (B.S. Hospitality Management) started a position with CN Hotels, Inc. as the dual director of sales for the Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown and Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown.