The School of Business announces the creation of a Shenandoah University chapter of Mu Sigma Lambda (MSL), a national co-educational fraternity dedicated to shaping future leaders in the sports industry. The new fraternity will offer students a robust network for bridging the gaps between academic and experiential learning and the dynamic world of sports.
It’s about the company we keep. This new fraternity – with only eight university chapters nationwide – fosters an environment where students can build invaluable relationships and grow as professionals in the sports industry.”
Brian Wigley, Ed.D., department chair of sport and entertainment and professor of sport management
Shenandoah joins a prestigious group of universities renowned for their top-tier sports management programs including Syracuse University, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Florida, The University of Georgia, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University, and West Virginia University. These institutions also boast national reputations for excellence in sports communications. With this affiliation, Shenandoah students can benefit from a fraternal network that spans the country.
Shenandoah University has long been a leader in sport management, providing students with unique experiential learning opportunities including working the NFL Fan Experience at Super Bowl LVII and LVIII, along with visiting professional industry leaders in each host city; working at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea; volunteering for Preseason NFL Games, and more. These experiences give Shenandoah students a competitive edge while enhancing their employability.
Our alumni network is strong and growing. This professional fraternity is another tool to help our graduates find employment within the sports industry. It takes what we’ve already accomplished in our Sports Business Association up a notch, expanding our professional network.”
Dr. Brian Wigley
Laura Pearson ’19
Several Shenandoah sport management alumni work in prestigious positions across the country, including Greg Van Sickler ’11, manager of suite sales and service for the Houston Astros; Laura Pearson ’19, assistant athletic director of administration at the University of North Carolina Wilmington; Chris Ortega, ’19, account executive of group sales for the Washington Commanders; Casey Edsall ’16, ’18, senior manager for corporate consulting at Genesco Sports Enterprises; Michael Nguyen ’19, ’20, assistant director of development, at the University of Tennessee/Knoxville; Jason Euman ’21, assistant director of facilities and event management with Tulane University Athletics; Eric Liskey ’16, account executive, group sales for the Washington Nationals; Sydney Anderson ’22, director of athletic communications at Washington and Lee University; and Evan Walker ’23, event operations assistant for F.C. Cincinnati, a major league soccer team in Cincinnati, Ohio, to name a few. Former students from the program have also worked for The United States Olympic Committee, Cal Ripken Baseball, and the National Football League Players Association.
Sport management students (L to R) Janelle Anderson ’25, Jacob Young ’23, and Skyler Hill ’24 spend a day working at M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens
Mu Sigma Lambda aims to empower emerging sports and sports media leaders through mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities. The fraternity equips students with the skills needed for successful careers while instilling the values of service and principled leadership. The benefits of being part of Mu Sigma Lambda extend far beyond graduation, with the fraternity’s alumni network offering lifelong opportunities for networking and career advancement.
To learn more about Mu Sigma Lambda and how to get involved, contact Brian Wigley at bwigley@su.edu or Assistant Professor of Sport Management David Eyl at deyl@su.edu. Visit sport management to learn more about the university’s undergraduate sport management program.
