STHM Updates, News from the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Senior begins career journey with Hyatt Centric Park City 

Griffin Whalen

Multidisciplinary studies in sport, tourism, hospitality and event management major Griffin Whalen credits STHM and Temple with preparing him for career success. Through coursework and experiential learning, he developed a mindset rooted in operational strategy and problem-solving.

Whalen completed Hyatt’s Corporate Management Training Program at Hyatt Centric Park City, rotating throughout departments with a concentration in food and beverage. Now, he has transitioned into a full-time role as assistant operations manager and VIP manager.

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Gianna Thaxton

Gianna Thaxton

As sport and recreation management major Gianna Thaxton prepares to begin her first professional role beyond graduation, an inside sales representative with the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), she’ll always be proud to know STHM helped her get there.  

Megan Gochenauer

Megan Gochenauer

Coatesville, PA, native Megan Gochenauer has always been a huge Philly sports fan. Throughout her time at STHM, she learned that what happens behind the scenes can be just as exciting as the game itself. Gochenauer has worked for the Philadelphia Phillies every year since she first began her college career at Temple. 

Senior Pinning Ceremony

Annual STHM Senior Pinning Ceremony

STHM hosted its annual Senior Pinning Ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of STHM graduating seniors. Students shared their favorite experiences, faculty and staff instilled words of insight, and STHM alum & former NFL player Alshermond Singleton shared a testimonial about the importance of character and commitment. See more photos on LinkedIn.

Matt Scherzer

All-star agent

At just 27, Matt Schertzer, STHM '20, has already spent years helping numerous top-tier NBA and NFL athletes ink six-figure sponsorship and commercial deals with some of the world’s largest brands.

Schertzer is a Temple 30 Under 30 honoree—an award that recognizes outstanding alumni who are making a difference through the work they do and demonstrate to current students exactly what they can achieve. 

WELCOME NEW STHM & TEMPLE FAMILIES

New Owl Advising and Registration, a virtual only meeting where first-year STHM students will meet with advising to register for classes and learn about STHM.

New Owl Experience, a primarily in-person meeting to meet with other new students and learn about Student Affairs at Temple. 

Transfer Owl Advising and Registration, a virtual only meeting where transfer STHM students will meet with advising to register for classes and learn about STHM.

Bursar Checklist for student account, tuition billing, fee payments

Read the previous issue of STHM Updates for Parents and Families.

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