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The University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management celebrates August 2026 achievements, including faculty awards, student accomplishments, alumni career milestones and national media recognition showcasing the impact of the HRSM community.
Gamecock iHub has opened its new location in USC's Close-Hipp building, expanding access to Apple products, technology support and hands-on retail internships for students.
New School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Director Fevzi Okumus outlines a bold vision to elevate USC through innovation, student success, industry partnerships, research excellence and global impact.
The University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management honored Circa Resort & Casino owner and CEO Derek Stevens with its 2026 Visionary Innovation & Leadership Award, recognizing his transformative impact on hospitality, entertainment and student career development.
HRSM academic advisor Martiez Moore is transforming student advising by using artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks, allowing him to spend more time providing personalized guidance to students.
University of South Carolina professor Nicholas Watanabe brought his expertise in sport management and soccer economics to the United Nations, leading discussions on artificial intelligence, fan engagement and the future of global sport at the World Cup Diplomacy Summit.
The July 2026 edition of news and notes highlights faculty research, student internships, alumni career achievements, media recognition and academic awards across the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.
University of South Carolina hospitality management graduate Kaila Regan turned a chance opportunity on her first day of college into an international scholarship, prestigious golf industry experiences and a career shaping the future of hospitality and golf.
University of South Carolina hospitality management students Regan Lightfoot and Sophia Scimemi earned the People's Choice Award at the 2026 AAHOA Collegiate Championship after advancing to the finals of the national Hotel Turnaround Competition, showcasing their expertise in hotel operations, asset management and strategic decision-making.
Show how you're making the most of summer and enter to win the College of HRSM's Work Hard, Play Hard 2026 photo contest.