{"id":12614,"date":"2022-03-01T22:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T06:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/edividend\/?p=12614"},"modified":"2026-02-19T13:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T21:30:02","slug":"nine-things-hbm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/edividend\/2022\/03\/01\/nine-things-hbm\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things to Know About the School of Hospitality and Business Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--none\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nine Things to Know<br><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">About the School of Hospitality Business Management on its 90th Birthday<\/span><\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row flex-all-center wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">Established in 1932, WSU School of Hospitality Business Management is among the nation\u2019s oldest and best known hospitality programs. The hospitality business management degree, originally called \u201chotel and restaurant administration,\u201d is available online as well as at Everett, Pullman, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-video--width-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='640' height='390' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0FgVOBftAtY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row flex-all-center wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image img-border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/03\/NineThings_HospitalityStudents_body2-396x296.jpg\" alt=\"A large group of graduates in black caps and gowns pose outdoors on a sunny day, standing beneath signs for Hospitality Business Management and Wine Business Management.\" class=\"wp-image-12747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/03\/NineThings_HospitalityStudents_body2-396x296.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/03\/NineThings_HospitalityStudents_body2-792x592.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/03\/NineThings_HospitalityStudents_body2-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/03\/NineThings_HospitalityStudents_body2-990x739.jpg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/03\/NineThings_HospitalityStudents_body2.jpg 1071w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">More than 260 students are certified majors or minors in a hospitality-related field. The school offers programs in hospitality business management, senior living, wine and beverage business management, and event planning.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row flex-all-center wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">A longstanding relationship with C\u00e9sar Ritz Colleges Switzerland led to a dual degree program in 2012. Students can earn a bachelor\u2019s degree in hospitality business management from WSU and an international business degree from C\u00e9sar Ritz. Spending a semester at the renowned Swiss college is also a popular study abroad option.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image img-border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_CesarRitz_body3-396x264.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a dark suit and a WSU scarf stands outdoors in front of historic stone towers with onion-shaped domes against a clear blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-12924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_CesarRitz_body3-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_CesarRitz_body3-792x529.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_CesarRitz_body3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_CesarRitz_body3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row flex-all-center wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image img-border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_HBM-FacultyResearch_body4-396x264.jpg\" alt=\"Slices of medium-rare steak served over mixed greens with pieces of yellow fruit and a light sauce on a white plate.\" class=\"wp-image-12921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_HBM-FacultyResearch_body4-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_HBM-FacultyResearch_body4-792x528.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_HBM-FacultyResearch_body4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_HBM-FacultyResearch_body4.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">School of Hospitality Business Management faculty are internationally known for their research. Their work extends to artificial intelligence in the hotel industry, restaurants and food safety, best practices in wine tasting rooms, and COVID-19\u2019s impact on hospitality workers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row flex-all-center wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">The folded tip on hotel toilet paper is called the \u201cTucker point,\u201d and credit goes to Georgina Tucker (\u201933 Home Econ.). Tucker was the first woman to take hotel management classes at WSU. During a trailblazing hospitality career, she is recognized for professionalizing housekeeping as part of the guest experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image img-border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GeorginaTucker_body5-396x312.jpg\" alt=\"Three people stand together in a vintage scene as one of them presents a loaf of bread to another, with a chef\u2019s hat visible on the person in the middle.\" class=\"wp-image-12743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GeorginaTucker_body5-396x312.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GeorginaTucker_body5-792x624.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GeorginaTucker_body5-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GeorginaTucker_body5.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row flex-all-center wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image img-border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Bellhop_body6-396x263.jpg\" alt=\"Guests seated at a formal event table as one attendee raises a bidding paddle labeled \u201c149\u201d during an auction.\" class=\"wp-image-12746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Bellhop_body6-396x263.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Bellhop_body6-792x527.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Bellhop_body6-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Bellhop_body6.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><br>Last year, the School of Hospitality Business Management awarded more than $188,000 in scholarships to students.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row flex-all-center wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">The Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living prepares students to work in the fast-growing industry. The institute invites faculty from across WSU to contribute expertise and insights, ensuring instruction reflects the needs and trends in the senior living industry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image img-border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GrangerCobb_body7-v2-396x264.jpg\" alt=\"A man and woman stand together in front of a display titled \u2018Granger Cobb\u2019s Legacy,\u2019 featuring text panels and historic photos related to the senior living pioneer.\" class=\"wp-image-12925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GrangerCobb_body7-v2-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GrangerCobb_body7-v2-792x528.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GrangerCobb_body7-v2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_GrangerCobb_body7-v2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row flex-all-center wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-after--none wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image img-border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_WineBizInvitational_body8-396x264.jpg\" alt=\"Red wine being poured from a bottle into a tilted wine glass against a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-12922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_WineBizInvitational_body8-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_WineBizInvitational_body8-792x528.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_WineBizInvitational_body8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_WineBizInvitational_body8.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">Hospitality students swept the field during the 2021 Intercollegiate Wine Business Invitational, picking up first, second, and third place wins for WSU against peers in top hospitality programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row flex-all-center wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">Hospitality students also run the Atrium Caf\u00e9 in Todd Hall. Working in the caf\u00e9 gives students practical experience in areas such as staff recruitment, customer service, inventory management, and cost controls.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image img-border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Atrium_body9-v2-396x264.jpg\" alt=\"A barista in a caf\u00e9 holds an iced drink while standing beside an espresso machine and cup dispensers.\" class=\"wp-image-12923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Atrium_body9-v2-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Atrium_body9-v2-792x528.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Atrium_body9-v2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/02\/NineThings_Atrium_body9-v2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Established in 1932, the WSU School of Hospitality Business Management is among the nation\u2019s oldest and best known hospitality programs. 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