Hongping Zhang
Dr. Hongping Zhang, Hospitality & Tourism Management, is preparing a group of students to complete in the STR (Smith Travel Research) Virtual Student Market Competition during Fall 2024. The competition requires student teams to analyze various types of hotel and tourism data and deliver a professional-quality presentation on their findings to a panel of senior-level industry judges. The STR competition is an excellent opportunity for students to practice teamwork, analytical skills, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
Myra Loveday, Retail & Merchandising Management, is preparing a group of students for competition in the NRF (National Retail Federation) Foundation University Challenge during Fall 2024. The Challenge involves a business case competition where students get the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. Selected teams earn the chance to present their pitch to leaders from retail’s biggest companies, with the top team earning $30,000 in tuition scholarships divided amongst team members.