SRU Sport Management

SRU Sport Management Welcome to the official page of Slippery Rock University's Sport Management program! The program services about 150 students each academic year.

Here we will be posting updates and news about the major and the sport industry. Slippery Rock University began it's nationally, and internationally, recognized Sport Management program in 1977. Slippery Rock Sport Management students are exposed to a thorough curriculum covering the various aspects of the sport industry. The program provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge

through experiences outside the traditional class setting. Each student is required to complete four practicum, one internship, 120 volunteer hours and attend one conference during their time at Slippery Rock. Also, each year during spring break, an international program is offered solely for Sport Management students. During these periods Sport Management students have visited various locations in Europe and South America. The program was most recently the first recipient of the COSMA accreditation. Sport Management Department Program Level Student Outcomes

The Sport Management faculty has established seven program outcomes for the undergraduate program that are implemented on a daily basis inside and outside the classroom. These program outcomes are an extension of the mission statement and connect to the university’s outcomes. In order to achieve our mission, these outcomes are assessed using a variety of direct and indirect performance indicators

1. Communication
Use communication skills with individuals and groups; disseminate information in a variety of oral, written and electronic formats to diverse populations such as customers, clients, employees and managers.

2. Personal and Professional Decision Making
Apply critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems and make managerial decisions through the integration of theory and practice.

3. Continuing Ethical and Legal Practices
Promote ethical behavior and apply legal principles that exceed the expectations of the sport industry.

4. Practical and Theoretical Competence
Utilize current theoretical and practical research to develop sport management competencies that can be applied to the sport industry.

5. Professional Development
Foster professional development through participation in professional organizations, practical experiences and volunteer activities.

6. Diversity
Value diverse social and cultural environments and their impact on self-awareness and self concept.

7. International
Function effectively in the international and global market place

Congratulations Dari!
05/18/2026

Congratulations Dari!

WISE Collegiate Member Spotlight ✨ Dari Sakhanova!

Dari, a Slippery Rock University grad, will soon begin an internship with the Avanza Sports for the Rafa Nadal Tennis Camp as an Assistant Project Manager, and will then transition to graduate school.

She says, "I joined WISE at SRU as a freshman, and the most valuable thing I found was the community. Being surrounded by powerful women leaders in sports shaped me professionally and personally. Also, it gave me a huge believe in myself that if I work hard and have a right mindset, I can become as one of the speakers, who presented themselves during our club meetings. WISE is truly exceptional professional development where you build not only a network, but lifelong mentorships and friendships where everyone genuinely wants to see you succeed. Also, I have a deep appreciation for how WISE Pittsburgh supports university chapters and helped me to think outside of the box, as well as get more exposure on Sports Industry! No matter where I go, I will always be proud to be part of WISE and will join local professional chapter!"

Congratulations, Dari!

Batch #2. 💚our 🪨🎓
05/09/2026

Batch #2. 💚our 🪨🎓

Batch number 1 from the 2026 SRU Commencement. Shoutout to Curtis Johnston who couldn’t be with us today. 💚our 🪨🎓
05/09/2026

Batch number 1 from the 2026 SRU Commencement. Shoutout to Curtis Johnston who couldn’t be with us today. 💚our 🪨🎓

More to come… Class of 2026!
05/09/2026

More to come… Class of 2026!

Many congratulations to Dari and Lily and their tennis & lacrosse teammates for earning PSAC Championships over the week...
05/04/2026

Many congratulations to Dari and Lily and their tennis & lacrosse teammates for earning PSAC Championships over the weekend. True scholar athletes. If you need a study break this week SRU Baseball will host a game on Wednesday, May 6th in their PSAC Championship on our campus. Senior Darryn Callahan and Max Bernadowski would welcome your support, weather permitting. Good luck to everyone on finals, presentations, and projects! 🏆🔥📚

A shout out to our students attending the Pennsylvania Sport Business Conference last Friday as they visited with reps f...
04/24/2026

A shout out to our students attending the Pennsylvania Sport Business Conference last Friday as they visited with reps from MLB and MLS teams, sports agents, Oakmont Country Club (hosted recently US Open), Dick’s Sporting Goods corporate, and more. Extending that comfort zone. Special recognition to senior Aaron Chaplin for earning his statewide award for excellence in service to the industry. Whether it is the Altoona Curve, the Pirates, the Savannah Bananas, Rock Athletics and more, Aaron is there rain or shine. Mr. Positivity!

Today’s Haverlack dedication, opening the doors for tomorrow’s leaders! Thank you to Rhonda and Elliott Haverlack for yo...
04/23/2026

Today’s Haverlack dedication, opening the doors for tomorrow’s leaders! Thank you to Rhonda and Elliott Haverlack for your investment and continued support of sport management and all of the stellar business, communication, H&T, military science, and safety management programs. We are deeply grateful!

This past Saturday was the annual Hall of Fame dinner that was planned by the 2026 Fundraising and Event Management clas...
04/21/2026

This past Saturday was the annual Hall of Fame dinner that was planned by the 2026 Fundraising and Event Management class. During the ceremony, 8 Sport Management alumni were inducted into the Sport Management Hall of Fame. Additionally, 5 current sport management students were awarded scholarships. Also announced was volunteer of the year, COSMA Honor Society, and the Dr. Abney Scholarship. This event was more than amazing and a great way to bring sport management together. Congratulations to all of the recipients and inductees!!💚

Congratulations to Evan Kijowski, Addison Kosenina, Jason Repasky, and Jozee Weaver for competing in the 2026 Pennsylvan...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to Evan Kijowski, Addison Kosenina, Jason Repasky, and Jozee Weaver for competing in the 2026 Pennsylvania Sport Business Conference (PASBC) case study competition. The group did a fantastic job of helping to pinpoint a new naming rights partner for a Pennsylvania-based minor league team, providing activation and assessment strategies. Research, critical analysis, public speaking and presentations, thinking on your feet, and separating yourself from your competition are all great takeaways from being a part of these competitions. Excited to continue these opportunities in the 2026-27 competition. Extending the comfort zone.

A fantastic start of the day at the SRU Student Research Symposium as some of the students in SPMT 499 shared their rese...
04/16/2026

A fantastic start of the day at the SRU Student Research Symposium as some of the students in SPMT 499 shared their research projects. Alex, Lily, Roberto, and Ethan took questions from faculty and students in the ballroom where many other research projects in the sciences and humanities were featured. Quinn, a SM minor, showcased his research with communication faculty. Transfer portal, NIL, mental heath, and even Tik Tok were the topics of the early afternoon thanks to our friends at SRU Sponsored Programs. Extending that comfort zone each day.

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Slippery Rock, PA
16057

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