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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.
Congratulations to all of the HRSM students who made the Spring 2026 Dean's and President's Lists!
The June 2026 edition of HRSM news and notes highlights faculty achievements, student internships, alumni career milestones and national media recognition across the University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.
From All-American softball standout to trailblazing sports executive, Michelle Delloso's journey shows how the University of South Carolina helped launch a career that broke barriers for women in sports on and off the field.
From the NBA and NHL to major arenas and front offices across the country, HRSM alumni are turning classroom connections, internships and hands-on experiences into successful careers in professional sports.
A decades-long partnership between Incognitus and the University of South Carolina's David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management is creating life-changing international opportunities, including internships and full-time careers in Australia for Gamecock students.
University of South Carolina researchers are helping uncover how the annual firefly phenomenon at Congaree National Park can support sustainable tourism and regional economic growth through interdisciplinary research.
The University of South Carolina's College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management has partnered with the Transformational Travel Council (TTC) to launch the Certified Transformative Tourism Executive Education Program — a comprehensive professional development series designed to position tourism and hospitality organizations at the forefront of the transformation economy.
Savannah Miller made the most of every opportunity at the University of South Carolina, earning both a bachelor's and master's degree in just five years while building an impressive resume of leadership, industry experience and academic achievement.