Jaidyn Rancourt transformed her confidence and skills through USC's sport and entertainment management program, ultimately earning a coveted post-graduation role with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
University of South Carolina sport and entertainment management student, Caitlin Cassidy has already built an impressive career story by working the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup and major Gamecock events, helping pave the way for more women to thrive in the sports industry.
HRSM students from all three departments turned the 2025 Ryder Cup into a powerful hands-on career experience, gaining real-world skills, industry access and inspiration from alumni leading the global event.
An HRSM alumnus who now leads Asia-Pacific operations for Feld Entertainment returns to campus to share career insights, global perspective and advice for the next generation.
Feed the Flock, a new initiative led by the University of South Carolina's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, transforms surplus food into ready-to-eat meals for students facing food insecurity while teaching hospitality students about sustainability and community impact.
The University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management celebrates the achievements of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, highlighting national media features, research excellence and career milestones across the HRSM community.
University of South Carolina alumna Isabel Stroth shares how her passion for fashion led her from studying retailing in Columbia to earning a master's at Polimoda in Florence and working with Dries Van Noten at Paris Fashion Week.
From West Ham to world hotels, USC alumnus Ayo Akinsete has built an international career as a hospitality leader and chief operating officer of The Dean Hotel Group, bringing Southern hospitality to luxury properties across the globe.
University of South Carolina College of HRSM retailing student Chase Barclay is inspiring young girls to find courage and joy through her entrepreneurial venture, Chase Confidence, which blends skateboarding, surfing, and empowerment.
University of South Carolina alumnus Ryan Alpert, a graduate of the David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management, has been named vice president and director of athletics at Georgia Tech, marking a major milestone in his dynamic career in college sports leadership.