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The official account of the Hart School of Hospitality and Sport and Recreation Management at James Madison University. #HartStrong

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…along with Guided tours at various locations through Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona!

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Abroad they went‼️🔥🇪🇸

Hart School faculty members Dr.’s Dave Shonk and Jonathan Oliveira led 12 students to Spain to begin Summer break for a Hart School Study Abroad trip!

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…the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium of Sevilla FC and the RCDE Stadium which is the hosts of Racing Espanyol.

On top of that the group received industry presentations from LaLiga, the PGA Tour, a local Sponsorship Activation Agency and Universidad Europa…

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Dr. Sandy Manjunath presented her study on the impact of using AI Learning tools in the classroom at the 2026 North American Society for Sport Management Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico last week‼️😤

While also being selected as a NASSM officer!

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This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Every day we reflect upon their sacrifice and think of their loved ones.

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💜 Our People 💛

To the Class of 2026, don’t be strangers. 🫶

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Graduated a few MASTERS of Sport and Recreation Leadership this weekend! 😮‍💨😁

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These two seniors?

Simply outstanding‼️

Jessie and Marissa, thank you for leaving the Hart School better than you found it! 💜💛

We’ll see you and all of our outstanding seniors tomorrow morning. 😭🎓

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On a rainy Monday, we’re here to show you what our SRL students did out in the sun!

Students in Dr. Dave Shonk’s SRL 670: Advanced Event Planning Course helped with both the planning and implementation of the Duke Club Golf Classic at Lakeview Golf Club.

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Who would’ve thought??? Yeah…we definitely knew!!!

A special congratulations and shout out to our very own, Jason Gochenour on EARNING this year’s Provost Award for Excellence in Full-Time Advising‼️💛💜

Please drop your favorite Jason quote in the comments! 😁

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A highlight of this experience was the opportunity to engage directly with managers and executive teams during tours that explored the benefits, challenges, and future of hospitality technology.

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Students in HM 322: Lodging, Clubs and Resort Operations and Technology course recently brought education beyond the classroom with an interactive field trip to two Hilton properties in Harrisonburg: Home2 Suites and The DoubleTree last week!

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Our students led the crew through a culinary class inside our kitchen, accompanied them to lunch at D-Hall, gave them a tour and an inside look at the front and behind-the-scenes activities at Hotel Madison, before ending the day with interactive learning scenarios!

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Hospitality Management students led by Dr. Theresa Lind welcomed students from the Farm to Plate program at Montevideo Middle School to experience a day as a Hart School student!

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Told each other “HAGS”.

Painted some Knick-Knacks.

Ate a few snacks.

Networked just a bit!

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Class of 2026 💛💜🫶

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HART SCHOOL SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Dillon Lin

Future Goals: After graduation, I will be starting a role as a Single Family Data Analyst at Freddie Mac. I am excited to apply the operational, analytical, and service-oriented skills I developed through my hospitality education!

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HART SCHOOL SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Mike Hafdelin

Future Goals: I am fascinated with the landscape of college athletics and finding myself a career within the industry is my big picture goal. And above everything, I want to be able to find continued success in what I do!

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A few ELITE opportunities right here in the Commonwealth this May‼️

Volunteers Link ➡️ https://t.co/2p1QkmuTq9
Fundraising Link ➡️ https://t.co/fQu2XcoPyv

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