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°ÙÃĵ¼º½: A Preeminent Research University

From classroom to kickoff: How °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readiness

Through a dynamic partnership between the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.

March 31, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ receives $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik to support an on-campus stadium

The °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik – longtime supporters of °ÙÃĵ¼º½.

April 6, 2022°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Athletics, University News

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ event on Feb. 3 explores the emerging esports market

The °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Esports Summit, hosted by the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business, features a day of keynote presentations and panel discussions that take an inside look at the $1 billion global esports market.

February 2, 2022University News

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Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program ranked No. 3 in the world

The °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Muma College of Business’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program is listed among the elite in the world. Rankings released by SportBusiness show the postgraduate program edged closer to the top, ranking No. 3 in the world, No. 3 in the United States and No. 1 in Florida.

September 7, 2021University News

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