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MMH Information Session Webinar
Interested in the Master of Management in Hospitality program? Want to learn more? Attend a virtual information session, hosted by Micah Sieber, Director of Graduate Affairs, on Wednesday February 20th at 7:00pm EST. REGISTER HERE
SHA Leadership Summit
Friday March 22nd & Saturday March 23rd BUY TICKETS NOW ABOUT THE SUMMIT The School of Hospitality Administration at Boston University presents the SHA Leadership Summit: a two day symposium designed to equip female students with the skills, knowledge, perspectives, and actions required to empower their choices and become successful leaders in the... More
[BU Today] SHA Students Design Senior Living Community for Developer in Hungary
"Students who signed up for the School of Hospitality Administration course Hospitality Design last spring thought they would be introduced to 'basic principles of facility planning, layout, and design for hotel dining, kitchen, public, and service areas.' And they were. But in an unexpected way—and it came with a quick weekend jaunt across... More
[WalletHub] Dr. Markham-Bagnera on Winter Travel Trends
You can learn a lot about people from their travel habits generally and their attitudes toward winter travel in particular. After all, winter travel can be especially trying, on both our patience and our wallets. To get a better sense of how U.S. consumers are feeling about their ability to get... More
New Paris Study Abroad Program
The School of Hospitality Administration is excited to announce a new study abroad program in Paris, France! The Paris Study Abroad Summer Program introduces students to the home of classic gastronomy and modern hospitality. Students will utilize the city of Paris and the country of France as their living lab during this... More
School of Hospitality Announces 2018 Alumni of The Year Awardees
The School of Hospitality Administration is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2018 Alumni of The Year and Young Alumni of The Year awardees. Each year, the School nominates individuals from our talented and distinguished alumni network to receive the Alumni of The Year award. Recently, the School has begun... More
Fall 2018 Undergraduate Visit Days & Info Sessions
In October and November, prospective undergraduate students are invited to meet our current students, alumni, and faculty and learn more about life at the School of Hospitality! We will be holding two information sessions, one in Boston and one in New York: Boston Information Session Friday, October 19th, 2018 10:00 am – 12:00... More
[BU Today] SHA Students Help Real-World Clients with Hospitality Marketing
“Hand your business marketing over to a bunch of college students? That’d be crazy, right? Maybe not. Since 2015, hospitality businesses large and small have been turning to students in Leora Lanz’s classes at the School of Hospitality Administration for help with their marketing challenges. They have not quite handed over the... More
[BU Today] What’s it Like to be a Twin? Elise and Leah Tringale (SHA’18) Tell All
Identical Twins Birthday: April 2, 1996 Hometown: Winchester, Mass. Do you have similar interests and do a lot of things together? Elise and Leah: We both love cooking, working out, trying different restaurants, and traveling. For the most part, we have the same friends. One of us will usually make a friend, then within a short time, More
[SKIFT] Dr. Mody on Carlson Rezidor’s Rebrand as Radisson
Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada, Howard Johnson, Dolce, and Travelodge have a lot more in common than just being hotel brands. Together, the franchises represent just some of the 20 hotel brands that form Wyndham Hotel Group . Now it’ll be that much easier for consumers, including loyalty customers, to identify the connection. Twelve... More
[BU Today] Chopped Finalist Jared Goldberg’s (SHA ’20) Mission to Master Dessert
Photo by Michael Goldberg When he was 17, Jared Goldberg (SHA’20) made it to the final round on the teen version of Food Network’s Chopped. He has cooked at restaurants in Connecticut, New York, and Boston, and in summer 2017, he interned at a top bakery in New York City. Goldberg thrives... More
[FITT] Dr. Petrick’s Perspective on the History of Lettuce
For a historical perspective on the humble salad bowl, here’s a podcast wherein Dr. Gabriella Petrick – SHA’s food & beverage management expert – is featured extensively: Green Gold
[Hospitality Upgrade] School of Hospitality Students on Transforming Social into Search
“As human beings, we are a species that inherently craves information. Our world is information-driven, and social media has only compounded the impact on individuals. Throughout the past decade, how people get their information has drastically shifted: from reading the white pages, searching on Google, to social media via smartphones. More
[Hospitality Upgrade] School of Hospitality Students on Industry Security Practices
“Ultimately, it is the hotel and restaurant’s responsibility to have a recovery plan in case a data breach occurs. Companies must make sure that they are consistently backing up data files into hard drives to secure their own private data as well as to protect their customers’ information. According to a... More
[FoxNews] Chef Instructor Rico DiFronzo Participates in Live Super Bowl Cook-Off
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration's Chef Instructor Rico DiFronzo - who is also the Executive Chef at the Union Oyster House - participated in a live Super Bowl cook-off on Fox & Friends. Will the winner be clam chowder, or Philly cheese steaks? Watch below, or at this link: Watch... More