Rick Smith

In class, Sport Management students learn that it's nearly impossible for everything to go to plan at an event - and the key is making sure those participating or in attendance never know something has gone wrong. Marietta College's Dylan Risola '24 (...

Like many first-year students, Addison Heath '27 (Weston, West Virginia) was anxious about registering for spring courses since it was her first time doing it without the assistance of an advisor. "I was trying to figure out the right classes, along w...

Gavin Linkous '21 never had a doubt, but he admits that his career in sport management is moving at a faster pace than even he could have imagined. Only a year after graduating from Marietta College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport Management a...

Josh Mudgett '22 (Duncan Falls, Ohio) took advantage of nearly every opportunity offered during his four years through Marietta College's Sport Management program to hone his craft. As he prepared to graduate, he tossed around the idea of going to gra...

With cannons spraying blue and white confetti onto the infield at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Marietta College's Micaela Bradley '23 (Greenup, Illinois) was in the middle of the action at the Women's College World Series. "At t...

It's one more opportunity to enhance his resume, and Justin Blasko '22 (Youngstown, Ohio) was not going to skip it. Of course, it helps that he gets to serve as a volunteer with the fan experience at this year's NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Final ...

Most students are traveling home or to the beach for spring break - but Spring Break 2022 for Tyler Johnston '24 (Granville, Ohio) and eight of his Marietta College classmates means working for a premier brand in sports. The students are spending a we...

The main reason Zach Boyd '22 (Kent, Ohio) transferred to Marietta College in Fall 2020 was to play baseball for the nation's premier NCAA Division III program. But he also had another good reason. "Opportunities like working the Boca Raton Bowl," he...

Less than a week after bidding farewell to the Class of 2021, Marietta College will turn its attention to recognizing employees who have reached a milestone in service, as well as four individuals who are retiring. President Bill Ruud is pleased to ho...

Marietta College's Rick Smith, who has been a driving force behind the addition of esports on campus, recently served as an editor and author on the first textbook focused on the business of esports. Smith teamed up with David Hedlund (Chairperson o...

Marietta College's eSports program will begin its second year this fall as one of the founding members of the Great Lakes Esports Conference (GLEC). "We are excited to join the new Great Lakes Esports Conference and be one of the founding members," ...

Rick Smith believes people remember experiences, whether it's attending a professional sporting event or his class at Marietta College. "In sports, you can't sell wins and losses, but you can sell the experience," he said. Smith, an Assistant Pro...

Marietta College will add a competitive eSports program this fall with the ultimate goal of adding it as a varsity sport in the near future, announced Larry Hiser, Director of Athletics. Marietta College has applied for membership into the National ...

Marietta College's Rick Smith, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, will join the Community Captain's Committee - a group that plans and facilitates the events and activities leading up to ESPN's Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl. Smith's affiliation w...