https://www.usf.edu/business/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 22 Jul 2026 12:47:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-graduate-turns-lifelong-love-of-football-into-buccaneers-front-office-role.aspxChase 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.External ArticleWed, 06 May 2026 17:16:23 USF graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role - USF NewsChase 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.chase cooperhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-graduate-turns-lifelong-love-of-football-into-buccaneers-front-office-role.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/04-02-eddie-schmid-named-muma-25under25-award-honoree.aspxHe 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.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:41:21 Eddie Schmid named Muma 25 Under 25 Award honoreeHe 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.Eddie Schmidhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/04-02-eddie-schmid-named-muma-25under25-award-honoree.aspxHonors and AwardsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/02-04-vinik-hockey-unidos-team-wins-nhl-innovation-challenge.aspxThe statewide competition was created to inspire university and college students to develop scalable and impactful solutions that foster the growth of hockey throughout Florida.Maria AmorimWed, 04 Feb 2026 00:49:22 A winning strategy: USF’s Vinik team scores top-shelf finish in statewide NHL innovation competitionThe statewide competition was created to inspire university and college students to develop scalable and impactful solutions that foster the growth of hockey throughout Florida.Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management team at nhl innovation competitionhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2026/02-04-vinik-hockey-unidos-team-wins-nhl-innovation-challenge.aspxBusiness News,Honors and AwardsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2025/07-29-hospitality-vinik-merger.aspxLaunching 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.Elizabeth L BrownTue, 29 Jul 2025 14:07:17 Tourism, sport and entertainment programs merge to form USF School of Hospitality and Sport ManagementLaunching 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.School of Hospitality and Sport Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2025/07-29-hospitality-vinik-merger.aspxBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/5/23/usf-footballs-reggie-johnson-named-a-2025-mclendon-scholar.aspxJohnson, 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.External ArticleFri, 23 May 2025 11:44:15 USF football's Reggie Johnson named a 2025 McLendon Scholar - USF AthleticsJohnson, 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.reggie johnsonhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/5/23/usf-footballs-reggie-johnson-named-a-2025-mclendon-scholar.aspxBusiness News,Honors and AwardsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://usfznews.com/from-casual-gamer-to-esports-coordinator-hes-building-community-at-usf/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.External ArticleMon, 31 Mar 2025 15:53:33 From casual gamer to Esports coordinator, he’s building community at USF - USFZNewsAndrew 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.Andrew Ross, left, flanks the USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra and Vice President for Student Success Cindy DeLuca at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Esports center at USF. https://usfznews.com/from-casual-gamer-to-esports-coordinator-hes-building-community-at-usf/Business NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-in-professional-sports/ar-AA1BE97t?apiversion=v2%26noservercache=1%26domshim=1%26renderwebcomponents=1%26wcseo=1%26batchservertelemetry=1%26noservertelemetry=1USF 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.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 14:53:38 USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports - MSNUSF 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.USF students were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-in-professional-sports/ar-AA1BE97t?apiversion=v2%26noservercache=1%26domshim=1%26renderwebcomponents=1%26wcseo=1%26batchservertelemetry=1%26noservertelemetry=1Business NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-professional-sportsUSF students from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 14:33:56 USF students pursue off-the-field careers in professional sports - Fox 13USF students from the Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program were given the opportunity to network with professional sports executives about off-the-field careers.vsemhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-students-pursue-off-the-field-careers-professional-sportsBusiness NewsSchool of Hospitality and Sport Management,School of Marketing and Innovation,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2025/02-07-brandt-emba.aspxRick 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.Elizabeth L. BrownFri, 07 Feb 2025 15:31:37 Brandt CEO talks racing, records, and fertilizer at EMBA Conversation with a CEO eventRick 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.rick brandt and david blackwellhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2025/02-07-brandt-emba.aspxBusiness NewsVinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-takes-the-controls-with-new-esports-living-labUSF 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.External ArticleMon, 11 Nov 2024 18:04:48 USF takes the controls with new Esports Living Lab - ABC Action NewsUSF 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.Students playing computer gameshttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/usf-takes-the-controls-with-new-esports-living-labBusiness NewsExternal News,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/15/womens-volleyball-beyond-the-pain-transforming-greif-into-power.aspxNaiya Sawtelle is a USF volleyball player and a Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program student at the Muma College of Business.External ArticleSun, 20 Oct 2024 11:21:51 Beyond the pain: Transforming grief into power - USF AthleticsNaiya Sawtelle is a USF volleyball player and a Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management program student at the Muma College of Business.image of naiya sawtellehttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/15/womens-volleyball-beyond-the-pain-transforming-greif-into-power.aspxSpotlightsVinik Sport & Entertainment Management Programhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2024/08-03-three-graduates-summer.aspxThe 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.Donna Smith and Althea JohnsonSat, 03 Aug 2024 16:25:16 Meet three top business graduates from the summer 2024 classThe 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.Joshua Redmond and his family. Six of them USF gradshttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2024/08-03-three-graduates-summer.aspxBusiness News,SpotlightsKate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance,School of Marketing and Innovation,Supply Chain,Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program