The University of South Carolina "College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management (HRSM) is a world-class teaching and research institution producing management-level graduates for the hospitality, restaurant, tourism, retail, sport and entertainment, and technology industries.

College of HRSM Alumni!
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Outstanding Alumni Award Nomination Deadline is March 28, 2008. To nominate an outstanding HRSM alum, visit www.HRSM.sc.edu/alumni and click on "Outstanding Alumni Nominations." Qualifications for the award are listed on the nomination form.

Open Door
A message from Interim Dean Sheryl Kline.


Philanthropy the HRSM Way
HRSM 301 extends "Giving Back" project to Darfur.
Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places
From South Carolina to Italy, two HRTM students and Dr. Sandy Strick are treated to Banfi's ultimate wine experience.

Student Explorer
HRTM students immerse themselves in Taiwan and experience true hospitality.


HRTM Awards Pearce, Pooser, and Peduzzi Scholarships
The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management hosted it's annual 3P Dinner to award 11 deserving students with scholarships.


CITC and TSTM Team Up
The Columbia Insurance Technology Consortium and HRSM offer technology camps and free laptops to high-achieving high school students interested in information technology.

It's Been a Busy Semester:

Dr. Rich Harrill brings national and international tourism research to USC as Sloan Center hosts "Tourism as a Catalyst for Economic Development"

SPTE HOSTS: Reggie Lloyd discusses sport and the law.

John Benett encourages SPTE students to work abroad.

Be Successful: Dean's Executive Lecture Series makes an impact.

Student Exclusives:

Proud to Be a Geek
Venice Walton, a senior Technology Support and Training Management major, recently completed an internship with the Geek Squad at Best Buy.

Fashion Forward
Andrea Coe recalls her fabulous summer internship with the international fashion powerhouse, ESCADA!

The Fabulous Life of Kaylee Crane!
Ever wondered what it would be like to have your entire college experience filmed? Welcome to the life of Kaylee Crane.

Big Time Under the Big Top
A summer internship with Feld Entertainment has led December graduate, Andrew Lewis, to his future career.

Reel Life Experiences
A junior HRTM major, Jordan Crafton finds his passion in film-making, but values the practical experience that HRTM provides.

Alumni News:

Alumni and friends honored during Homecoming.

Tailgating, Shagging, and Homecoming: It's a Carolina Tradition!

Calling all future USC-HRSM students!

Events:

Of Distinction
HRSM faculty and students shine and their awards prove it!