Party With a Purpose!

Thank you for attending the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management Homecoming Party! With nearly 300 guests in attendance, your presence made the event truly special, and we hope you had a fantastic time reconnecting with friends and celebrating our shared pride while visiting our new home in the Close-Hipp Building.

We are thrilled to share that, thanks to your support, we raised an impressive $14,000 in our online auction. These funds will support student scholarships and HRSM Alumni Society initiatives that help strengthen our alumni and partner network. Additionally, our “Stock the Bar” sale brought in $2,165, further adding to our fundraising efforts.

In addition to the auction, the following sponsors generously supported our fundraising goals. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to these #HRSMFam members.

Premier Sponsor

Jack & Elizabeth Springs

Diamond Sponsors

Joy Robins Bryant
Jennifer & Rob Gibbons
Olivia & Shane Hyatt
Darron Kirkley
Michelle & Don Knight

Gold Sponsors

Christy Catoe
SLH Enterprises, LLC
Kathy & Dwayne Smiling
Ercan Turk
Catherine & David Wiggins

Make an Impact Donors

Cliff Arthur
Keala Burks
Stanley Hunter
Sean Potter

Sponsor a Recent Grad Donors

Keala Burks
Kathy McFadden
Regina Robuck

Food and Beverage Sponsors

Aramark Food Service
Performance Food Group
Sysco Food Service
Cheney Brothers
Peak Drift

Special Thanks

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who contributed auction items. Your support played a vital role in making this event a success and helps us create lasting opportunities for our students and community. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our mission.

Amber Jack Charters
Angry Fish Brewing Company
Aura Color Studio
Bear's Best Atlanta
Break Thru Beverage
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista
Charlotte Country Club
Country Club of Newberry
Courtyard by Marriott
Dallas/Addison Marriott
DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
Flowers Forever & Bellabeads
Free Times
Gamecock iHub
Gamecock Sports Properties
Hagan Williams DJ's LLC
Harlem Globetrotters
Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn & Home2 Suites Columbia Downtown
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown
Inform Systems Data Documents, Inc
J Edward Color Studio
J&M Hospitality
La-Z-Boy Southeast
LexingTAN and Retail Therapy
New York City Football Club
Palmetto Outdoor Center
Peak Drift Brewing Company/LTC Hospitality
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard
Rachel Cooper Sells Homes
Rachel Cooper Sells Homes and The Dial Firm
Rachel Cooper Sells Homes & Dial, Grimm, & Rupert
Red Light Management
Sassafras Southern Bistro
Solina Golf Club
South Carolina Philharmonic
SREE Hotels
TEAL by Tish
The Dewberry
The Dial Firm
The Falls Club of The Palms Beaches
Troon
Waffle House
Wingate by Wyndham

Lastly, we sincerely thank the dedicated members of the Homecoming Committee. Your hard work, creativity and commitment were instrumental in bringing this celebration to life. Your efforts made this event a memorable experience for our alumni, faculty, staff and guests.