COLUMBIA, S.C. — Following approval by the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees earlier today, USC proudly announced the naming of its renowned Department of Sport and Entertainment Management as the David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management, recognizing a transformative gift of $5 million from The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF).
The naming builds on a proven partnership with The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation's Tepper Scholars Program. The gift will create an endowment to sustain the scholarship program in perpetuity, providing four-year support to high-achieving students each year, combining tuition assistance with mentorship, professional development and hands-on industry experience. Additional funding from the gift establishes th