School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University sthm.temple.edu

The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University is one of the country's most distinguished providers of research and management talent for the sport, recreation, tourism, hospitality, and event industries. The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at Temple University is the largest and most comprehensive provider of management degrees for the tour

ism, hospitality, sport, and recreation industries in the Philadelphia region. Offering bachelors, master's and doctoral degrees, STHM has a global reputation for excellence in management education and research in these booming industries.

And that's a wrap on the 2025-2026 academic year! Thank you to everyone that has helped make this year such a special on...
06/01/2026

And that's a wrap on the 2025-2026 academic year! Thank you to everyone that has helped make this year such a special one, and we can't wait for what's to come in 2026-2027! As this chapter comes to a close, here are a few of the things that happened this month in STHM.

This Spring, STHM offered a new type of immersion course in partnership with the PGA of America. 13 of our students enro...
05/29/2026

This Spring, STHM offered a new type of immersion course in partnership with the PGA of America. 13 of our students enrolled in "Outside the Ropes: Corporate Hospitality at the 2026 PGA Championship," which culminated in the opportunity to work at this year's Championship hosted at Aronimink Golf Club.

These students showed up and showed out! They worked in premium hospitality areas around the course, aiding PGA of America staff in serving corporate clients, executives, other VIPs and their guests during the week-long tournament.

Congratulations to these students on their hard work, and we plan to continue offering amazing courses like this in the future!

From front offices to community impact to career reinvention, three students are sharing how our MSSB program is helping...
05/27/2026

From front offices to community impact to career reinvention, three students are sharing how our MSSB program is helping shape their future in the sports industry.

Sherese Durrah, Jonathan Jackson, and Taylor Szczecina have found their own path while building the skills to succeed beyond the classroom through hands-on learning, industry connections, and real-world experience.

You can learn more about the MSSB program, as well as the experiences, growth, and career goals of these three students here: https://bit.ly/4wmU1bP

This edition of Career Moves features Chloe Getz, a recent graduate of our Master of Science in Sport Business program w...
05/25/2026

This edition of Career Moves features Chloe Getz, a recent graduate of our Master of Science in Sport Business program with a concentration in Athletic Administration. She has already landed a full-time role as the Assistant Director of Compliance at Auburn University Athletics.

Scroll to learn more about her day-to-day responsibilities, what she's taken on across all 21 Auburn sports programs, and the mindset that's carried her through it all.

Congrats Chloe, keep up the great work!

05/22/2026

This edition of our Alumni Spotlight series features Jacqie McWilliams Parker, an M.Ed graduate ('93) and Gallery of Success honoree!

Sports have always been a part of her life. She was a two-sport athlete at Hampton University, where she received numerous accolades including Freshmen Player of the Year for basketball and CIAA Player of the Year for volleyball. She then began her coaching career at Virginia Union University upon graduating from Temple.

Her coaching career transitioned into compliance and administration, working at the CIAA, Norfolk State University, Morgan State University, and the NCAA in various positions before entering her current role as the Commissioner of the CIAA.

From community engagement to championship management, watch this video to get a quick glimpse into what Commissioner McWilliams Parker's life looks like!

We were so stoked to host our annual Philadelphia Coaches Conference last week! Coaches from dozens of local organizatio...
05/18/2026

We were so stoked to host our annual Philadelphia Coaches Conference last week! Coaches from dozens of local organizations came together in Alter Hall to connect and engage with other coaches and leaders within sport and recreation, as well as learn from coaches and researchers on how to grow as coaches.

Guests engaged in sessions throughout the day, including a keynote speech by the Head Coach of Temple Football K.C. Keeler about culture to start the day off, as well as a Fireside Chat with legendary Philadelphia basketball icon and former Temple Men's Basketball Head Coach Fran Dunphy to wrap the conference up.

Thank you so much for everyone who attended, as well as all the amazing speakers, sponsors, and STHM faculty, staff, and volunteers that helped make this day possible!

Learn more about the conference here: https://www.thecoachesconference.com/

05/15/2026

Last week, everyone came dressed to the nines to celebrate our amazing graduates, including our amazing faculty. So, in classic Met Gala fashion, we wanted to know: who are you wearing?

During his time at Temple, Griffin Whalen threw himself into everything STHM had to offer. Whether it was the Ambler Stu...
05/14/2026

During his time at Temple, Griffin Whalen threw himself into everything STHM had to offer. Whether it was the Ambler Student Life Board, Undergraduate Advisory Committee, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, or Eta Sigma Delta, he was all in on building community and growing as a leader.

That dedication carried straight into the classroom, where our hands-on approach to hospitality education gave him the skills he needed to hit the ground running. And run he did, completing three progressive internships with Hyatt that ultimately earned him a spot in their competitive Corporate Management Training Program.

As he graduates and steps into his new role as Assistant Operations Manager and VIP Manager with Hyatt Centric Park City, we couldn't be more proud of everything he's accomplished in his four years here!

Read more about Griffin's story here: https://bit.ly/4eK8BEe

So many amazing members of our community have completed their respective programs, and a celebration was in order! Frien...
05/11/2026

So many amazing members of our community have completed their respective programs, and a celebration was in order! Friends, family, and loved ones supported their graduates and heard inspirational and heartfelt words from Rick Ridall (BS '89, MS '92), Associate Dean Amy Giddings (MEd ‘00, PhD ‘09), Keynote Speaker Michael DelBene, Veteran Speaker Kenneth Blume (BS '26), and Megan Hunt (MS '26).

Our amazing Class of 2026 then walked the stage, received love from faculty, accepted their diploma from Dean Chip Hunter, and shook hands with President John Fry. Afterwards, everyone convened in Alter Hall for a wonderful reception.

Thank you to everyone who came to support, and congratulations to the Class of 2026! We're so proud to have been part of your journeys, and we can't wait to see what's next for all of you. Go Owls! 🦉 🍒

We were so excited to host everyone at our Spring Alumni Reception earlier this week! Faculty, staff, and alumni showed ...
05/08/2026

We were so excited to host everyone at our Spring Alumni Reception earlier this week! Faculty, staff, and alumni showed up to celebrate an amazing 2025-2026 academic year, as well as welcome the Class of 2026 into the STHM alumni fold.

As part of the evening's proceedings, Kendra Plummer ('13), Founder & CEO of Elise Capital and 30 Under 30 honoree ('20), received the Charisse McGill Impact Award, which honors outstanding contributions to the STHM alumni community.

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Speakman Hall 111/1810 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19122

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