05/08/2026
Proud to see RMU students representing the Sport Management program and broader university community at the Undergraduate Research Conference this week. Their work reflected thoughtful research, professionalism, and a willingness to tackle meaningful issues connected to sport, health, and society.
Congratulations to:
Gio Colarusso, whose project, “The Lost Artists of Screen Acting: Should Professional Wrestlers be allowed to unionize and join SAG/AFTRA?” explored labor rights, working conditions, and unionization efforts in professional wrestling under the advisement of Dr. Armand Buzzelli.
Abigail Elliott, advised by Dr. Artemisia Apostolopoulou, for her research project “Title IX in the Modern Era of College Athletics: Compliance, Equity, and Emerging Challenges.”
Zachary Sibenac, whose research on Tommy John Surgery Prediction in Major League Baseball (MLB) Pitchers was guided with support from Dr. John Clark.
It is exciting to see our students applying classroom knowledge to real-world questions across sport management, athletics, medicine, labor relations, and equity in sport. Experiences like these highlight the importance of undergraduate research and the mentorship happening throughout the RMU community.
Congratulations to all of the student presenters and faculty mentors involved in this year’s conference. Great work representing RMU Sport Management and the RMU Honors Program.
