Renowned sports executive Gary Sobba has joined the University of South Carolina's Department of Sport and Entertainment Management faculty, bringing decades of experience from the PGA TOUR and college athletics to prepare the next generation of industry leaders.
The 2024 SEVT Conference at the University of South Carolina brought together industry leaders, students and innovators to celebrate milestones, explore the future of sport and entertainment management, and connect the next generation of professionals with career opportunities.
The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management is teaming up with the College of Information and Communications to explore graduate programs and professional development for the sports industry.
Explore the November 2024 edition of HRSM News and Notes, showcasing the latest achievements and updates from USC students, faculty, staff and alumni, including prestigious internships, certifications, career advancements and impactful presentations.
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!