Florida State University Department of Sport Management

09/10/2026

Meet the newest addition to the FSU Sport Management faculty! 👋

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Erik Smith, Visiting Teaching Faculty, to the department!

Dr. Smith brings a conversational approach to the classroom and is looking forward to experiencing FSU’s historic football tradition, along with Tallahassee’s pollen and hills!

Swipe to get to know Dr. Smith and learn a few fun facts about him!

Welcome to FSU Sport Management, Dr. Smith! ❤️💛

09/08/2026

Faculty Spotlight 🔬

Dr. Joanna Tweedie, adjunct professor in FSU Sport Management and alumna of our Ph.D. program, was recently featured in an article exploring the science and research behind Running for Resilience.

We’re proud to see Dr. Tweedie’s research and expertise making an impact beyond the classroom!

Read the full article below ⬇️

University of Canberra research shows why local movement Running for Resilience (R4R) works: connection, shared purpose, and mental health support.

09/02/2026

Meet the newest addition to the FSU Sport Management faculty! 👋

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Chan Hyeon Hur, Assistant Professor, to the department!

Dr. Hyeon’s research explores the economic and social impact of sport, including how major moments like hosting the Olympics or signing a superstar can shape the communities around them.

He’s excited to join the FSU Sport Management community while continuing to explore the big research questions that drive his work.

Swipe to learn more about Dr. Hyeon, his research and a few fun facts!

Welcome to FSU Sport Management, Dr. Hyeon! ❤️💛

08/31/2026

Join us this Wednesday for Innovations Wednesday: Hands On With Gemini Notebook

Come support FSU Sport Management’s Dr. Mark DiDonato as he leads a hands-on presentation and discussion!

Continental Breakfast | 8:30 AM
Presentation | 9:00 AM
Discussion | Until 10:00 AM
FSU Innovation Hub, 142 Collegiate Loop

The event is free — we hope to see you there! ❤️💛

08/27/2026

Meet the newest addition to the FSU Sport Management faculty! 👋

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Justin Wartella, Teaching Faculty II, to the department!

Dr. Wartella brings energy and enthusiasm into the classroom while connecting course concepts to current topics and real world issues in the sport industry.

Swipe to get to know Dr. Wartella and learn a few fun facts about him!

Welcome to FSU Sport Management, Dr. Wartella! ❤️💛

08/26/2026

Wishing our Department Chair the happiest of birthdays! Thank you for everything you do to steer this ship, Dr. James!

08/25/2026

Kick off the Fall semester with the Faculty Innovator Coffee Chat!

Wednesday, August 26th at 8:30 AM in the Innovation Hub

Join us for updates on Academic Innovation at FSU, a look at what’s ahead this semester, and a conversation about FSU’s role in shaping the future of higher education in the age of AI.

Everyone is welcome, no RSVP required!

08/04/2026

As the summer semester comes to a close, we’d like to highlight one of our other Summer programs in our London trip.

From touring Lord’s Cricket Ground to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, our students gained a greater understanding of how the global sports industry operates and the cross-cultural variations involved around participating in global sporting arenas.

08/04/2026

Over 8,000 work hours have been completed by our students via internships and our practicum program.

We are so proud of the hard work our Noles put into the Sport Management field and the connections they can make though completing these hours!

07/08/2026

Global Sport Management Valencia 2026 is off to a fantastic start!

Our students have already immersed themselves in a variety of unique sport and business experiences across Valencia. Highlights so far include learning and playing colpbol, a locally developed inclusive sport, visiting a local water polo club (and getting in the pool themselves!), pitching sport entrepreneurial ideas at EDEM, one of Valencia’s premier business and entrepreneurship schools, and touring the home of Valencia UD.

These hands-on experiences provide students with valuable insights into the global sport industry while connecting classroom concepts to real-world practice.

Stay tuned as our Summer 2026 study abroad programs continue to explore the intersection of sport, culture, and business in Spain!