SPAD family! With the summer semester underway, we want to highlight our students’ professional and educational endeavors! If you are currently interning, volunteering, or working for a sports-related organization, send us a message so we can celebrate you!

Happy Thursday, SPAD family! We want to celebrate our students that are pursuing educational and professional experiences this summer. We are incredibly proud of these brilliant minds that are dedicated to growth. Stay tuned for individualized posts dedicated to each student!

Our first student internship spotlight is Tyler Carson! He secured an internship with the Cincinnati Reds! We are excited to witness his educational and professional development! Congrats, Tyler!

Introducing another stellar student, Taylor! Her skillsets are being developed with the Evansville Otters! We are incredibly proud of Taylor for securing this wonderful position! We are eager to watch her progress!

It’s time to highlight another rockstar student! Graham Stemm has secured a position with the Louisville Bats as their Box Office Associate! We are excited to hear how this practical experience supplements his academics! Congrats, Graham!

Returning to our superstar students, please join us in celebrating Julia! She is currently serving the Mockingbird Valley Premier and Mockingbird Valley Soccer Club! We are eager to watch her soar!

Former SPAD Master’s students, we miss you! We would like to invite you to complete our survey about your SPAD experience. Your feedback will allow us to continue developing and expanding our department! We would love to hear from you! Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Now that our SPAD students have safely returned, we would love to continue celebrating our rockstars! Connor has acquired a role with the Harwich Mariners and we couldn’t be more proud!

SPAD students! There is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside Savannah Bananas! The Bananas have a mission to be Fans First and Entertain Always, and they would love for you to assist them with their mission! Here is the link to apply: forms.monday.com/forms/57888198…

Our very own, Dr. Hancock, is featured on UofL News! In this article, Dr. Hancock explores how the resources offered to student-athletes prepares them for elite level competition. Check out this article to read more: uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday….

Calling all HSS and CEHD students! Do you like to travel and want a first-hand global learning experience? Then the HSS Global Learning Program is for you‼️ Student interest sessions will be held on Friday (9/13) and Wednesday (9/18) $:15pm. Application deadline is 9/27!

Dr. Brigitte Burpo was honored as a Louisville Business First Forty Under 40 this week. This award is given to leaders under the age of 40 who are on the leading edge of their occupations. Congratulations, Dr. Burpo! #40Under40 #LouisvilleBusinessFirst #UofLSPAD

FACULTY IN THE NEWS Dr. Meg Hancock will serve on a panel with the Drake Group on October 17 titled "Critical Issues in Collegiate Athletics: How will the Evolving Landscape of College Athletics Affect the USA Olympic Sports Development System?" us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

FACULTY IN THE NEWS Dr. Greenwell will present at the Sport Marketing Association on "Evaluating Superstar Carryover Effects: "The Case of Caitlin Clark and Big Ten Women’s Basketball." Prof. Kopka will present at the Sport Marketing Association Pedagogy Symposium in St. Louis

"How do our donations support the program?" Great question! Here is how you can help and be a part of Raise Some L:

Today at 6:02pm until tomorrow at midnight we celebrate UofL's founding year with 1,798 minutes of giving. Link in Bio to donate! We appreciate all the support!

With Homecoming Week, we want to take the time to highlight some of our amazing Alumni and how this program has shaped their careers. Jenna Slotten, MS graduating class of 2022 👩‍🎓

Next Alumni is Nicholas Ross, MS graduating class of 2020👨‍🎓 Nicholas returned to school six years after undergrad, unsure of his direction. This program helped him find his path and achieve success in his current role🌟

Last week we had our very own Dr. Greenwell, and PHD student Jacob present at the Sport Marketing Association Conference where they shared their research. Professor Presley and Professor Kopka shared their teaching pedagogical approaches 📖