The Ohio University AECOM Center for Sports Administration is proud to announce Martin Jarmond ’03 as the 2024 Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient. Jarmond graduated from Ohio University’s MBA/MSA dual-degree program in 2003 and currently serves as the Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics at the University of California, Los Angeles. We are proud to present our program’s highest award to Mr. Jarmond and are grateful to have him a part of the Bobcat family. Jarmond Distinguished Alum release ..read more

Registration for the 52nd Annual Symposium is now open!May 16-18, 2024 We hope to see you back on the bricks to help make this year’s Symposium the biggest yet! Join us in honoring Martin Jarmond ‘03, Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics at the University of California at Los Angeles, as this year’s Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumnus for his outstanding achievements in the industry as well as his contributions to our program! Please, click here to start your registration ..read more

Join us for a wealth of opportunities in Spring 2024, where we believe that a strong educational foundation combined with practical experiences is essential for your sports career success. Our upcoming Spring 2024 calendar features exciting events such as the National Sports Forum, capstone projects, and a trip to North Carolina. Be part of a community that values your growth and development ..read more

Our Fall 2023 calendar of events is packed with exciting opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and connect with the sports industry. From our popular leadership symposium to crossover conferences, we offer a broad range of events that provide our students with access to industry leaders and the latest trends in sports ..read more

Welcome to the Ohio University Sports Administration Program! Join us in welcoming the class of 2024, a diverse and talented group of future industry leaders. We can’t wait to see the impact they will make in sports management and beyond. Aaron Carver Allie Brennan Allison Jalowiec Austin Sigler Brandon Crank Coleman Peer Cole Smith Darwin Flores Davis Blank Drew Dunham Emily Moser Ethan Frisone Henry Konzen Jake Rietz Joey Ingebritson  Jordon Williams Kelly McMahon  Liam Sise  Miller Farley  Myles Edringston  Nele Graner Nur Lat ..read more

ATHENS, OH (January 31, 2023) – The Ohio University AECOM Center for Sports Administration is proud to announce Jason Golden as the 2023 Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Golden graduated from Ohio University’s (OHIO) master of sports administration (MSA) program in 2001, and previously earned his bachelor’s degree in sports industry studies in 2000. Golden is currently Chief Revenue Officer for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in Welcome, North Carolina. After completing his internship in the University of North Carolina athletic department, Golden began his revenue gener ..read more

Today we have entered the last day of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th 2022). This is the perfect moment to let two of our current students share their reflections on what this past month has meant to them. Austin Janice and Darwin Flores are both glad to share their stories.  “My Hispanic heritage holds a close spot to my heart. It’s what drives my motivation to make an impact on the world. The determination, hard work, and pride of my culture has helped create who I am today. Being a first generation Mexican/American Graduate Student, education and the dri ..read more

    Christina Wright Mehlon Named Assistant Director of Industry and Alumni Engagement, AECOM Center for Sports Administration Dual MBA/MSA Program Alumna (2010) and Award-Winning Faculty Member to Join AECOM Center for Sports Administration (CSA) to Lead Industry and Alumni Engagement for Undergraduate Programs. ATHENS, Ohio (July 18, 2022) – The Ohio University (OHIO) AECOM Center for Sports Administration announced today that standout faculty member and dual degree program alumna Christina Wright Mehlon (MBA/MSA ’10) will lead industry and alumni engagement for undergraduate progr ..read more

Dr. Daniel J. White named Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumni recipient for 2022 ATHENS, OH (March 17, 2022) – The Ohio University AECOM Center for Sports Administration is proud to announce Dr. Daniel J. White as the Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for 2022. Dr. White graduated from Ohio University’s dual-degree MBA/MSA program in 2005 and currently serves as Vice-Chancellor/Director of Athletics for the University of Tennessee. Dr. White’s career in college athletics has roots in Athens as he served as Ohio’s Men’s Basketball Director of Operations while comp ..read more

Read our Q&A with Godwin Dooley MSA’ 22  as she prepares to move on to her new role at the NCAA in a postgraduate internship in Women’s Basketball for Championships and Alliances  How has the Ohio Sport Ad program helped prepare you for a career in sport? The program has helped prepare me for a career in sports by providing ample opportunities, both on and off-campus that have allowed me to increase my knowledge of the sport industry in real-time. As someone who is interested in working in operations and facility/event management, being able to transfer wha ..read more