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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
Beyond the pain: Transforming grief into power - USF Athletics
Naiya Sawtelle is a USF volleyball player and a Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program student at the Muma College of Business.
October 20, 2024Spotlights
Meet three top business graduates from the summer 2024 class
The University of South Florida awarded more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 1,739 bachelor’s, 700 master’s, 162 doctoral and 11 specialist degrees.
August 3, 2024Business News, Spotlights
Essential HR upgrades are needed for workplace diversity, accountability - Sports Business Journal
Gallup shared that 50% of U.S. workers engaged in quiet quitting in 2022 — and certainly the sports world was no exception.
May 22, 2023Business News
Where Skills Meet Passion - SPAN Magazine
U.S. universities help students build interdisciplinary skills through specialized majors like object design and sports management.
April 1, 2023Business News
ALL IN: Michelle Harrolle and Janelle Wells - Sports Business Journal
Students at USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program are fortunate to have Harrolle and Wells directing instruction, leading research and developing pathways into the sports business.
March 27, 2023Business News
Educational upgrade: MBA programs in Florida - Florida Trend
MBA programs across Florida are adapting to the changing needs of students and employers by developing niche studies to build deep expertise in a variety of sectors.
March 15, 2023Business News
Sport & Entertainment Analytics Conference honors Tampa Bay Lightning with Innovator Award
The two-day conference held on USF's Tampa campus featured speakers on how data analytics is used in the sport and entertainment management industry.
March 2, 2023Business News, Events