Stephanie A. Tryce

Stephanie A. Tryce is an Assistant Professor specializing in Sports Marketing and Sports Law. She teaches courses in the Business of Sports, Sports Law, and Sports Marketing. Her research focuses on the intersection of law, sports, civil rights, and social justice. Previously, she held roles as a full-time lecturer at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, adjunct faculty at the University of Delaware, and affiliated faculty at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) – Drexel University
• Juris Doctorate – Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law
• Masters of Science in Sport Management – University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Research Interests:

• Legal frameworks in sports marketing
• Gender equity and Title IX compliance
• Social justice in sports governance
• Ethical sponsorship practices
• Cultural competence in marketing education

Key Contributions: Professor Tryce has presented at conferences such as the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport and the Sport and Recreation Law Association. Her work bridges legal compliance with marketing strategies, particularly in addressing issues like athlete activism, brand ethics, and consumer protection in digital spaces.

Awards & Grants:

• Merit Award for Outstanding Teaching (2016-2017)
• Arrupe Center Research & Teaching Fellowships (2015-2016)
• Conference grants for sports ethics symposiums (2016)

Teaching & Consulting: Combines legal expertise with sport management, advising professional athletes on FTC compliance and corporate sponsorship ethics. Her classes emphasize critical analysis of controversial topics like team branding and athlete advocacy.