In the News
- Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism: The Conversation (written by Scott Smith, picked up by multiple other outlets)
- Titanic Subs and Moon Rockets: Why 'Thrillionaires' Risk Their Lives: Daily Beast (feat. Rich Harrill)
- North Carolina legalizes gambling: SC Public Radio June 22 Morning Headlines (feat. Stephen Shapiro)
- Economist Claims Beyoncé's Tour Stop in Sweden Increased The Country's Inflation Rate — 'We Haven't Seen This Before': Afrotech (feat. Armen Shaomian)
- From Emily to 'White Lotus': Why are travelers inspired by movies and TV?: Travel Weekly (feat. Simon Hudson)
- Five Points Association announces addition of Meredith Covert as new assistant director: MidlandsBiz (feat. alumna Meredith Covert)
- Should 'Brown v. Board of Education' Be Renamed? The Debate, Explained: Education Week (feat. Tom Mullikin, similar stories appeared in multiple outlets)
- Upside Chat: Richard Southall, Professor & Director, University of South Carolina (NCAA), on the NIL's Progress, Current Issues & How to Make it Better for College Athletes: The Upside Newsletter (feat. Richard Southall)
- Top Summer travel destinations in South Carolina: WLTX (feat. Rich Harrill)
- 2023's Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations: WalletHub (feat. Lori Pennington-Gray)
- Despite 'Titan' Submersible's Fatal Wreck, Extreme Tourism Among the Ultra Wealthy Isn't Going Away: U.S. News & World Report (feat. Scott Smith)
Student Notes
- Emily Barbare (Retailing) began a store management internship with Macy’s.
- Genevieve Hicks (Retailing) began a fashion stylist internship with Raven.
- Alexandra Kramer, Carlee Talty and Kelsey Sturek (Sport and Entertainment Management) accepted marketing internships with Gamecock Athletics for fall semester.
- Camaya Lewis (Sport and Entertainment Management) completed a successful season as student manager for USC Track and Field.
- Thomas Leon (Sport and Entertainment Management) began an operations internship with Ripken Baseball.
- Kate Vaughan (Sport and Entertainment Management) is interning this summer with the DC Divas professional women’s tackle football team.
Faculty Notes
- Tarlan Chahardovali, Nick Watanabe and Ryan Dastrup published "Does Location Matter? An Econometric Analysis of Stadium Location and Attendance at National Women’s Soccer League Matches" in the Sociology of Sport Journal.
- Md. Rafiqul Islam Rana completed the New Faculty Academy program organized by the University of South Carolina Provost's Office and the Center for Teaching Excellence.
- Scott Taylor and colleagues from the University of Houston published "Competition in the Beer Industry—From Pipe Dream to Reality: Exploring the Potential Impacts of Executive Order 14036" in the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly.
Alumni Notes
- Riley Ammons (Sport and Entertainment Management, '22) accepted a new position as a premium services assistant with the Carolina Panthers.
- Sarah Barreca (Retailing - Fashion Merchandising, '17) began a new position as the global merchandising manager at LeSportsac.
- Gabrielle Brown (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) began a new position as a guest services associate with the Atlanta Braves.
- Andy Co (Sport and Entertainment Management, '19) was named president of the 2023-2024 Asian Pacific American Law Students Association E-Board at the University of Miami School of Law.
- Meredith Covert (Hospitality Management, '23) began a new position as assistant director of the Five Points Association.
- Alexandre Eldredge (Retailing, '18) accepted a new position as senior manager of investor relations at Krispy Kreme.
- Libby Floyd (Retailing, '86) began a new partnership with Park Lane Jewelry.
- Cassie Geer (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) accepted a new position as an account executive with the Savannah Ghost Pirates.
- Leah Golden (Sport and Entertainment Management, '18) started a new position as digital media specialist at LoudDoor.
- Julia Horowitz (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) accepted a new position with Wasserman Next Gen as associate manager of university relations at the company’s Columbia location.
- Dylan Jacob (Sport and Entertainment Management, '22) started a new position as manager, regional sales with the Washington Capitals.
- Nickie Joseph (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) started a new position as an account executive at Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions.
- Maggie Knittle (Retailing, '20) began a new position as an eCommerce merchandiser with Southern Tide.
- Andrew Law (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) accepted a new position as an account executive with the Atlanta Gladiators professional hockey team.
- Kianna Livingston (Hospitality Management) accepted a new position as front office manager at the JW Marriott Charlotte.
- Tim Marshall (B.S. Sport and Entertainment Management, '20, Master of Sport and Entertainment Management, '21) was promoted to sponsorship strategies and activation associate with MKTG.
- Ava Martemucci (Hospitality Management, '22) was promoted to district manager at ADP.
- Caitlin Morris (Retailing, '17) started a new position as associate merchant, online at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
- Sara Piper (Hospitality Management, '07) was promoted to executive director of people and talent acquisition at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
- Claire Pound (Sport and Entertainment Management, '23) began a new position as Reining Horse Foundation development coordinator with the National Reining Horse Association.
- Casey Rooney (Sport and Entertainment Management) started a new position as director of marketing and partnerships with HyFlyers Golf Club of LIV Golf.
- Layne Shinaberry (Sport and Entertainment Management, '19) started a new position as manager, national sales at Oak View Group.
- Haley Sullivan (Hospitality Management, '23) started a new position as marketing coordinator at Crisp Event Rentals.
- Alexandra Visconti (Sport and Entertainment Management, '22) was promoted to membership experience executive for the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.