Fall 2025 Graduate | Sport Management

For Nazir Imhotep, Saint Augustine’s University provided opportunities to grow as a student, athlete, leader, and marketing professional.

A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, Imhotep graduated with a degree in Sport Management after building an impressive record of achievement both inside and outside the classroom.

One of the highlights of his SAU experience was his time on the university’s track and field team.

Competing primarily in hurdle events, Imhotep trained under Olympic medalist and legendary coach Bershawn Jackson. The experience challenged him to elevate his performance while learning from one of the sport’s most accomplished competitors.

Among his proudest athletic memories was competing at the prestigious Razorback Invitational, where Saint Augustine’s University represented the only HBCU participating in the event.

“It was an honor to represent SAU on that stage,” he said.

Beyond athletics, Imhotep distinguished himself academically.

He maintained a GPA above 3.0 throughout his academic career, earned Dean’s List recognition, and received the university’s Meritorious Scholarship every semester he attended.

His passion for sports business and marketing also led him to participate in the Sport Management Department’s case study team. Alongside classmates, he traveled to Tampa, Florida, to present a sports marketing project at the Sports Marketing Association Conference.

The experience gave him valuable exposure to industry professionals and strengthened his confidence as an emerging sports business leader.

Imhotep’s impact extended beyond academics and athletics.

As Marketing Director for Residential Life, he created “SAU Cribs,” a creative content series that showcases residence halls and highlights student life on campus.

The initiative helped build community engagement while allowing him to develop practical marketing and leadership skills.

Reflecting on his time at Saint Augustine’s University, Imhotep credits each experience with helping shape the person he is today.

Whether competing on the track, presenting case studies, earning academic honors, or building student engagement initiatives, he embraced every opportunity to grow.

His journey serves as a powerful example of what can happen when talent, discipline, and determination come together.