December 2025 HRSM student, faculty, staff and alumni notes
Honors for faculty, great jobs and summer internships for students and promotions and other big career steps for alumni are all included in the December edition of HRSM News and Notes.
Excelling from day one: Allison Maloney shines while completing degree in just 2 ½ years
Sport and entertainment management student Allison Maloney graduates in just 2 ½ years while gaining standout experience with Gamecock Athletics and building a fast-rising career in collegiate baseball.
Top draft pick: Jaidyn Rancourt prepares to launch her career in the NBA
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.
Woman in sport: Caitlin Cassidy tells others' stories while starting her own
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.
More than fans: How HRSM students turned the Ryder Cup into a career experience
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.
Matt Garrick: HRSM roots from Columbia to Singapore
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.
Filling the food security and sustainability gap on campus
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.
November 2025 HRSM student, faculty, staff and alumni notes
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.
HRSM Alumni Spotlight: 5 Questions with Isabel Stroth
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: HRSM alumnus Ayo Akinsete thriving as hospitality industry leader
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.