ABOUT US

Welcome to the College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism

The College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism is centered on the world’s largest consumer-focused industries—Hospitality and Retail. An education from our nationally ranked and accredited programs blends opportunities for students to work with world-class research faculty as well as meet industry professionals who serve as guest lecturers, project mentors, and internship supervisors. These constituents play a key role in strengthening our ability to provide extraordinary experiences for our students.

Our faculty are committed to ensure that students become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and creative innovators. Seventy-two percent of new graduates from our college land careers in their chosen field. Their jobs, their titles, and their career paths are each distinct, but the common thread that makes a CMHT alum special is their preparedness to create memorable customer experiences in their chosen careers.

Because we believe in developing global citizens, we offer study abroad opportunities to a variety of places including Italy with a focus on food and wine, Europe with a focus on the business of fashion, and Japan where both merchandising and hospitality students learn about culture and doing business in Japan. In fact, some students have landed careers and internship opportunities abroad because of their study abroad experiences.

The Academic Advising team in CMHT is the best! You will meet your advisor and work with them throughout your academic career. They are supportive professionals that will empower you to get the most out of your years in the college. When students find us, they know they have found a place to ‘call home.’ 

We invite you to explore our website and learn about the degree programs, the faculty and staff, student activities, and planned events that make CMHT a special place. We want to make sure you thrive. When you become a student in CMHT, you find a place that nurtures, challenges, and prepares you for exciting careers that lie ahead.

We are the people place. Join us!

Soar Higher,

Jana M. Hawley, PhD
Dean and Professor
College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism

At the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism (CMHT), we are the innovators, dreamers, and go-getters of the future. Having seen many changes over the course of nearly 110 years of existence, CMHT’s degree programs and extracurricular activities reflect a long history of creative thinking and globally-oriented problem solving.

Our seasoned, industry-savvy faculty and staff work to provide the most unique, rewarding student experience through hands-on, intensive courses in the Consumer Experience, Digital Retailing, Hospitality, Fashion, Merchandising and Tourism fields, as well as extracurricular clubs and career expos. We are home to the first ever, ACPHA-accredited Hospitality program, the first Digital Retailing B.S., and the nation’s largest Merchandising program in the nation.  

At CMHT, we don’t just provide experience—we build leaders. CMHT challenges you to find your niche!