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Rays to open new ballpark and District Experience Center in early 2027 - MLB.com
Following last month’s approval of the new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark financing by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and Tampa City Council, the Rays today took another step toward bringing the project to life with the announcement of the Rays Ballpark Experience Center opening in early 2027.
October 6, 2026
‘Strikes of Kindness’ delivers $300,000 to Tampa Bay non-profits - Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Benchmark International today awarded a combined $300,000 in community grants to 12 local non-profit organizations through their “Strikes of Kindness” initiative, marking one of the largest single-day grant distributions in Bolts history.
October 1, 2026
USF graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role - USF News
Chase Cooper has joined the Buccaneers, working on the business side of football. His role doesn’t focus on wins, losses or play calls, but on the numbers that drive revenue and shape the fan experience.
May 6, 2026Business News
Eddie Schmid named Muma 25 Under 25 Award honoree
He is pursuing dual degrees in the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program while serving as a scouting and recruiting assistant for USF Football and a teaching assistant at the Muma College of Business.
April 2, 2026Honors and Awards
A winning strategy: USF’s Vinik team scores top-shelf finish in statewide NHL innovation competition
The statewide competition was created to inspire university and college students to develop scalable and impactful solutions that foster the growth of hockey throughout Florida.
February 4, 2026Business News, Honors and Awards
Tourism, sport and entertainment programs merge to form USF School of Hospitality and Sport Management
Launching in fall 2025, the merged school will give students on all three campuses more career pathways and a global perspective on the interconnectedness of hospitality, tourism, sport and entertainment.
July 29, 2025Business News
USF football's Reggie Johnson named a 2025 McLendon Scholar - USF Athletics
Johnson, who is enrolled in the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program within the Muma College of Business, was one of 11 student-athletes nationwide to earn a postgraduate scholarship from the McLendon Foundation.
May 23, 2025Business News, Honors and Awards
From casual gamer to Esports coordinator, he’s building community at USF - USFZNews
Andrew Ross, a 2019 Vinik Sport Entertainment Sport Management program graduate, has become USF's first full-time esports coordinator. Ross has transformed his casual passion for gaming into a career by building community through innovative initiatives like organizing tournaments and fostering leadership opportunities among student gamers.
March 31, 2025Business News
USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports - MSN
USF Vinik Sports and Management program students are exploring off-the-field careers in professional sports by engaging with industry leaders, including a panel featuring Tampa Bay Buccaneers executives who shared real-world insights about working in the industry.
March 25, 2025Business News
USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports - Fox 13
USF students from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.
March 25, 2025Business News
Brandt CEO talks racing, records, and fertilizer at EMBA Conversation with a CEO event
Rick Brandt was the featured speaker at Friday's event at the Muma College of Business. The USF alumnus took over the family business in 1995 at age 29.
February 7, 2025Business News
USF takes the controls with new Esports Living Lab - ABC Action News
USF is taking the controls literally when it comes to the future of Esports, investing $1.1 million into their brand new Esports Living Lab that opened this semester.
November 11, 2024Business News