Sport Management Alumni Association
Alumni at the 2020 Alumni Reunion held at Wichita State University
The Sport Management Alumni Association creates, maintains and enhances relationships among sport management alumni, students, faculty and other constituents that will foster loyalty, interest and support for the program and one another. The association provides alumni with a great opportunity to network with other professionals in the industry and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in sport management.
The Sport Management Alumni Association attains its mission by:
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Generating funds in support of the program (e.g., student scholarship)
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Hosting alumni reunions for program alumni and students
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Pairing students with professionals in the SMAA mentoring program
SMAA is one of the largest sources of scholarship support for Sport Management students. SMAA has awarded more than $15,000 in scholarships and professional development opportunities to many deserving students. Consider giving back and make a donation today!
Annual Report and Alumni Directory
Each year the Sport Management department distributes an Alumni Directory which includes contact information for alums of the Wichita State Sport Management program. If you're an alum and would like to be included or need to update your information please complete the Alumni Directory Update form. If you are interested in advertising your business in the Sport Management Alumni Directory please contact sport.management@wichita.edu or (316) 978-5445.
Alumni Reunions
WSU Sport Management alumni and current students came together at the 2020 Sport Management Alumni Reunion. This event allows students to engage and network with alumni that share their experiences gained from the practical application of their sport management degree. This year’s event included panel discussions on issues including personal branding/professional interactions, speed networking and the current state of the industry. Alumni were treated to a campus tour showing off all of the changes as WSU campus grows and changes.
In addition to learning and networking opportunities, everyone had a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones at a Thunder hockey game, WSU men’s basketball game or Sunday brunch! Combining relationship + education + opportunity is what #wsusmgtfamily is all about.
Mentoring Program
The Sport Management Alumni Association (SMAA) and the Department of Sport Management are partnering on a student-alumni mentoring program. Interested students are paired with WSU sport management alumni working in jobs related to the students' interests. Mentors and mentees will communicate on several occasions throughout the year regarding job opportunities in the field, resume development and navigating the job market. To sign up, please contact the Department of Sport Management at sport.management@wichita.edu or call (316) 978-5445.