No one envisioned online courses, virtual classrooms, Zoom sessions, webinars, and limited or no social activities, including sports competition without spectators. Now, we again ask ourselves, “How will the sport industry change and evolve during the next decade? Quarter century?” Social activism, and diversity, gender equity, inclusion and access in sports will push the industry in a new and needed direction. Esports, legalized sports wagering, Name, Imagine and Likeness, Virtual and Augmented Reality, emerging digital platforms and social media innovations will all change how sports fans receive and engage in content and create new career paths. Sports seemed inconsequential with so many people losing their lives during the pandemic. Like society, our entire University has lived through an unprecedented time, and I salute our students, faculty, and staff for learning to adapt and pivot quickly, persevere, be resilient, overcome obstacles and finish strong.
These life lessons over the past 18 months will pay dividends as the Class of 2021 embarks upon their careers. I am extremely proud of our faculty and staff, who have worked tirelessly under these pandemic conditions on behalf of our students to ensure they received a quality education and achieved the qualifications to earn their degree.
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