Tusculum Sport Studies

06/14/2026

🚨OPPORTUNITY ALERT🚨

HIRING IMMEDIATELY!!! Looking for a high energy and outgoing individual who is ready to become the next Ace!

06/11/2026

This week's Alumni Spotlight is Mya Belton ('23). Mya is a Senior Counselor for the Recruitment and Admissions Office at the University of San Diego. She also stays active in sport as an assistant coach in high school basketball.

06/08/2026

🔦STUDENT SPOTLIGHT🔦
Jacob Brown is a Master's degree candidate in our MSM program. He is a strength & conditioning coach with D1 Training in Winston-Salem, NC. Jacob holds a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist certification from the NCSA as well as a USA Weightlifting certification.

06/05/2026

ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University distance runner Jerry Ricker has been awarded the South Atlantic Conference’s Bob McCloskey Insurance (BMI) Postgraduate Scholarship, announced league officials on Friday.

06/04/2026

With the NBA Finals now underway, this week's Alumni Spotlight is Kyle Cavanaugh ('80). He is currently the President of Administration for the NBA. A former TU Basketball player, Cavanaugh has built a long career in executive leadership, including positions at Duke, Florida, Texas, Rice, Vanderbilt, and AT&T; and serves as a board member for Ballad Health.

06/03/2026

ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University senior sprinter Jahzara Hart has been named the 2026 South Atlantic Conference Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year. Voting was conducted by the league’s head coaches.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Emily Davis on her promotion to assistant dean of our Sport Studies Division! Dr. Davis is an impressive young professional who has already made a positive impact on academic programs and in her service with many local schools.

Now, she will oversee the sport science and sport management programs and serve on the Academic Council. The Sport Studies Division offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sport management and bachelor’s degrees in sport science, sport science pre-physical/occupational therapy and sport science pre-athletic training.

Dr. Davis is also an athletic trainer. She has been an athletic trainer at local high school and middle school games. She has worked at Tusculum games when the university’s athletic training staff needs extra coverage.

Our sport science and sport management programs are rigorous and offer extensive active and experiential learning that prepares our students to be career-ready professionals. Imagine yourself as one of our students in these programs.

You can read more about Dr. Davis and these programs at https://www3.tusculum.edu/news/news/2026/tusculum-university-promotes-impressive-young-professional-to-serve-as-assistant-dean-of-the-sport-studies-division/.

06/01/2026

🔦STUDENT SPOTLIGHT🔦
Madison O'Sullivan is working as a marketing and communications intern with New Smyrna Speedway in Florida this summer where she will have responsibilities including social media, comms, and event operations. 🏁

05/28/2026

As we move into summer, we reflect on a phenomenal 2025-26 Academic Year, which saw significant growth and accomplishment for the entire Division of Sport Studies. This year saw huge steps forward in personal & professional growth, amazing opportunities and successes, perseverance to overcome hardships, community engagement, friendships forged, and networks expanded. Sadly, some of our incredible faculty will not be back at TU next year; and we wish them the absolute best in their new endeavors.

05/26/2026

It's Internship season! During the summer, we are highlighting some of our students who are participating in their internship courses via our Student Spotlights.🔦

First up is Blake Harrison, who will be gaining experience in various business operations and customer service roles with the NHL's Edmonton Oilers. 🏒