With headlines across Portland Business Journal, Breaking PDX News and The Beacon, University of Portland’s Sports Business kick-off sparked interest across campus and business partners alike. Hear testimonials from students on their experience with the program since its 2024 kick-off.
Faculty Spotlight
“I am looking forward to getting started teaching our new Sports Law class this Spring, and I appreciate the enthusiasm that students have shared with me about this course addition, and the Sports Business minor/graduate certificate program as a whole. What an exciting addition to the PSOB curriculum!” ~ Dr. Barbara Bloom-Groshong, Pamplin School of Business Professor
Testimonials
” I took Dr. Adams Sports Finance course as part of the sports business certificate this semester. It gave me a good overview of sports business from the financial standpoint. I really enjoyed taking a class that’s so relevant to the changing landscape of the sports industry from a pro standpoint, but also as a NCAA student athlete with everything going on in college athletics. Overall, I am looking to pursue a career in sports business and this course really taught me a lot that I will be taking into the future.” ~ Gaby Twitchell, UP Women’s Rowing
“The new class this year that Dr. Adams put so much work into was a great experience. He is naturally very sports minded, as well as an expert in finance, so it was always very apparent that he enjoyed every second of what he was teaching. Likewise, I would say the students that shared his interest in those subjects got everything they could want out of it and more. I thought it was a very fun way to learn about finance, as all the leisure time we put into sports now had a crystal-clear backdrop into how the corporate side of sports judged profitability. It was all incredibly fascinating, and the potential deep dives and studies that could come from what the class covered are endless. It was great stuff. I’m very fortunate to have been a part of it for sure.” ~ Ryan Rembisz, UP Men’s Baseball
“I found (Professor Natalie Abele’s) Sports Marketing class to be a truly valuable learning experience, and it was a refreshing change from the usual courses I have taken. The incorporation of weekly guest speakers and frequent student input reduced the ‘lecture feel’ of the class, and instead made it into a fun and interactive way to build networks and learn about real-world experiences. The assignments given were always topical and interesting, and I found myself motivated to complete them to a high standard knowing that the skills and insights they provided can be directly used in my future job search. I am coming out of this class not only with new knowledge, but also with a sense of excitement about career opportunities I didn’t even know existed prior to the class!” ~Maebh Richardson, UP Women’s Cross Country
Press Coverage
Portland Business Journal
University of Portland launches sports business minor, grad program
The Beacon
From the Classroom to the to the court: UP adds sports business minor and graduate certificate
Breaking PDX News
(1) Breaking PDX News on X: “University of Portland launches sports business minor, grad program: The program features classes on sports law, sports business analytics and sports media and culture. https://t.co/N6GvogMWgG” / X