Scholars, are you interested in the sports industry as a career field, expanding your professional network, and fostering innovative marketing & branding ideas?
The 2025 Business of Sports panel discussion is an on-campus event for Shuford and Hodges Scholars who are interested in pursuing impactful careers in the sports industry, with particular emphasis on marketing and branding. This session will cover some of the latest trends and innovations in marketing and branding, including NIL and advancements driven by digital technology. This interactive panel discussion offers opportunities for networking and learning, providing strategic insights into this exciting and dynamic career field.The event will invite 4 industry professionals to engage in a panel discussion with a student moderator, followed by two round-table sessions.
Our panelists include: Sarah Sessoms of Athletes.org, Irfaun Delgado Karim of The Haslam Sports Group, Cicero Leak of TLS Talent Agency, and Phillip “Phenom” Robinson of the ACC Network.
Join the Luther Hodges Scholars Program and the Shuford Scholars Program on Thursday, March 20th from 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM at the Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence – Graham Memorial for panel and roundtable discussions with industry professionals.