Georgetown University: Sports Industry Management Master's Program

Happy first day of classes! Welcome to Georgetown to all of our new students and welcome back to all returning! We are looking forward to a wonderful year.

The Hoyas are going to Paris! Four athletes are headed to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics taking place July 26-Aug. 11. The athletes in Georgetown’s Olympic cohort each represent different countries and will compete in different sports. Check out each of their stories at https://www.georgetown.edu/news/hoyas-in-2024-paris-olympics/

Happy 4th of July from the SIM Program Team!

Happy Juneteenth from the SIM Program Team!

Wishing all of the wonderful fathers and father figures a Happy Father's Day from the SIM Program Team!

Happy Pride Month from the SIM Program Team!

Remembering and honoring those who gave their lives while serving.

Last week we celebrated our 2024 Tropaia Award winners!

Congratulations to Dr. Janice Hilliard for winning the Outstanding SIM Faculty Award and Tyra Wilson for winning the Outstanding SIM Student Award!

Thank you to for hosting Georgetown SIM new and current students, alumni, and faculty for the SIM Commencement Week celebration Monday night! The SIM staff loved seeing everyone share their experiences in the program and make connections with one another. Thank you all for joining us, and we look forward to the next one!

For this week's Student Spotlight, we would love to highlight Abby Gunther ()! Abby is being recognized for attending a conference at the NBA Head Office & MLB Headquarters in New York City on behalf of the Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists 👏🏼✨

If you are an SIM student and would like to showcase your accomplishments, please email [email protected] to be featured!

Wishing all of the wonderful mothers and mother figures a Happy Mother's Day from the SIM Program Team!

Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month from the SIM Program Team!

For this week's Student Spotlight, we would love to highlight Aaron Doman! Aaron is being recognized for his position as the Treasurer of the Sports Industry Management Student Association as well as his work with the Georgetown Athletic Marketing team 👏🏼✨

If you are an SIM student and would like to showcase your accomplishments, please email [email protected] to be featured!

SIM students in the Sports Event Planning & Facility Management class had the opportunity to tour Nationals Park on April 9 with Nationals executives Lisa Marie Czop and Kevin Kelley (not pictured)! Thank you to the for once again hosting SIM!

Happy Passover from the SIM Program Team!

For this week's Student Spotlight, we would love to highlight John Ossi! John is being recognized for his previous and continued work within the golf community. His most recent projects include producing Hole 17 at the Players event at TPC Sawgrass as well as publishing two children's books 👏🏼✨

If you are an SIM alumni and would like to showcase your accomplishments, please email [email protected] to be featured!

The SIM Program Team would like to congratulate Dr. Janice Hilliard & Tyra Wilson for being this year's Tropaia Award winners! Please help us congratulate these deserving recipients on all of their hard work 👏🏼

For this week's Alumni Spotlight, we would love to highlight Themistocles Karvountzis! Themistocles is being recognized for his diverse resume within the Sports Industry field as well as his current position as Head of Sustainability for FIBA👏🏼✨

If you are an SIM alumni and would like to showcase your accomplishments, please email [email protected] to be featured!

Thank you to the Washington Nationals for hosting SIM military-connected students for a Frontline Forum Panel! SIM students heard a dynamic conversation between military veterans, moderated by SIM's adjunct faculty member Joanne Pasternack, about how to translate skills from a career in the military to a career within sports.

Eid Mubarak from the SIM Program Team!

Women’s basketball is entering a new era. With increased viewers and fans, can it keep the momentum going from March Madness?

Click the link to read the full article: https://www.georgetown.edu/news/can-womens-basketball-sustain-its-march-madness-success-a-sports-management-professor-answers/

For this week's Student Spotlight, we would love to highlight Jessica Tibbs! Jessica is being recognized for attending the NCAA March Madness Reception👏🏼✨

If you are an SIM alumni and would like to showcase your accomplishments, please email [email protected] to be featured!

Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the Anacostia River with the RE & URP Programs on Saturday, April 20, in Kenilworth Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To participate, register through Anacostia River Keeper, complete the mandatory waiver, and submit the internal RSVP form by April 15.

Email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions!

For this week's Student Spotlight, we would love to highlight Darian Kelly! Darian is being recognized for completing a Gambling Editorial while interning with FOX Sports this past fall👏🏼✨

If you are an SIM alumni and would like to showcase your accomplishments, please email [email protected] to be featured!

"The Invisible Class" explores what it truly means to be homeless in America, challenging stereotypes and examining the systemic causes of mass homelessness in the wealthiest nation in the world. From coast to coast, the film is a day in the life of hashtag across America.

RSVP here to join our community film screening Thursday, April 4: https://lnkd.in/en4_3p-q

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUz4Cd-nnrw&t=2s

Happy Easter from the SIM Program Team!

SIM students and prospective students are invited to the SIMSA Panel Event to learn and explore the various industries that the SIM alumni have become professionals in. Panelists will share how they got their start in the industry (first full-time sports position), how SIM helped them get their initial position, as well as their current positions with the accompanying job responsibilities.

For any questions or further information, please email [email protected].

Thank you to the for hosting the SIM program for a wonderful networking event and game! We look forward to continuing this partnership in the future!

For this week's Alumni Spotlight, we would love to highlight Jonathan Dierks! Jonathan is being recognized for earning a Doctorate in Higher Education and Administration as well as beginning his new position of Assistant Athletic Director for Development at Penn State University👏🏼✨

If you are an SIM alumni and would like to showcase your accomplishments, please email [email protected] to be featured!

For this week's Student Spotlight, we would love to highlight Kelly Whitt! Kelly is being recognized for being inducted into the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher👏🏼✨

If you are an SIM student and would like to showcase your accomplishments, please email [email protected] to be featured!