Brennan Berg
Associate Professor of Sport and Recreation Administration
Program Director of Sport and Recreation Administration
- 662-915-5140
- bkberg@olemiss.edu
- Turner 235
| Degree | Study | School |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. | Political Science | University of Memphis May 2005 |
| M.S. | Sport and Leisure Commerce | University of Memphis May 2007 |
| Ph.D. | Sport Management | University of Texas at Austin May 2012 |
Dr. Brennan K. Berg is an Associate Professor and the new Director of the Sport and Recreation Administration Program in the Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management at The University of Mississippi. Dr. Berg’s research interest lies in the subdiscipline of sport policy, including athlete development and well-being, sport as a tool for public health, the utilization of sport for international relations, and policymaking in sport. His work has been published in various peer-reviewed journals, such as Sport Management Review, Journal of Sport Management, International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, European Sport Management Quarterly, and Sport Marketing Quarterly, and featured in various local, national, and international media outlets. His research has been presented at academic conferences around the globe and he has been honored as a Research Fellow by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM). Along with advising doctoral students, Dr. Berg teaches courses in sport promotions and sport policy and governance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In his role as Director, Dr. Berg leads the continued innovation of the Sport and Recreation Administration Program, which includes establishing and maintaining partnerships with entities at Ole Miss and in the industry to benefit current and future students.