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The 2026 Sport Management Symposium convened media executives, conference leaders and content creators to discuss how streaming platforms, advertising models and shifting audience habits are transforming sports media.

Seven ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students and two faculty mentors represented the Department of Sport Management at the 2026 Applied Sport Management Association Conference in Philadelphia, presenting original research alongside peers from leading programs across the country.

The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees met on Feb. 19 and granted tenure and approved promotions for several faculty members.

The associate professor of journalism’s new film resonated with audiences at the Beaufort International Film Festival, capturing the emotional weight of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ashley Christman’s battle with stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer and her determination to continue serving while living fully with her wife and young son.

Bryan Baker and Alex Luchsinger received national recognition for creative projects spanning social media, promotional video and documentary film.

Since 2023, students have raised nearly $5,000 to benefit Special Olympics Alamance County, demonstrating how classroom learning can extend far beyond campus walls and translate into tangible, meaningful community impact.

A graduate of the M.A. in Interactive Media program, Buck returns to the School of Communications to guide development efforts that advance student opportunities, academic priorities and alumni engagement.

The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ alumnus has been named coordinating producer for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Sports Vision, where he will oversee student crews and strengthen mentorship and professional development within the program.

The assistant professor of communication design contributed a chapter to a newly released textbook that aims to prepare the next generation of journalism, media and advertising educators.

Hosted by the Department of Sport Management, the annual Sport Management Symposium – held in Turner Theatre – will bring together students and industry leaders for an in-depth look at how broadcast, streaming and technology are reshaping live sports.