Falk College of Sport

Harnessing Sport Fandom for Character Development: Grant Supports Innovative Initiative

An innovative initiative focusing on the power of sport fandom for character development has been awarded more than $800,000 in funding through a 2025 Institutional
Wendy S. Loughlin Sept. 1, 2025
Harnessing Sport Fandom for Character Development: Grant Supports Innovative Initiative

New Research From Falk College Quantifies Europe’s Advantage Over USA in Ryder Cup

Using a new metric called “world golf ability,” a David B. Falk College of Sport research team has determined that Team Europe’s methods of selecting
Matt Michael Aug. 28, 2025
New Research From Falk College Quantifies Europe’s Advantage Over USA in Ryder Cup

University’s Human Dynamics Programs Realign to Strengthen Collaboration and Community Impact

Over the summer, four academic disciplines focused on preparing students as professionals in the human, health and social services fields (formerly housed in the David
News Staff Aug. 25, 2025
University’s Human Dynamics Programs Realign to Strengthen Collaboration and Community Impact

Sport Management Professor Calls Historic First in MLB ‘Overdue’

As Major League Baseball prepares for a historic moment this weekend with Jen Pawol becoming the first woman to umpire a major league game, Falk
Keith Kobland Aug. 7, 2025
Sport Management Professor Calls Historic First in MLB ‘Overdue’

Scott Tainsky’s Research Focus Aligns Perfectly With New Falk College of Sport

The earliest memories Scott Tainsky has involve playing sports and watching the golden age of Big East Conference basketball with stars like Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin
Matt Michael Aug. 7, 2025
Scott Tainsky’s Research Focus Aligns Perfectly With New Falk College of Sport

Impact Players: Sport Analytics Students Help Influence UFL Rules and Strategy

When seven students from the Department of Sport Analytics in the David B. Falk College of Sport  started working for the United Football League (UFL)
Matt Michael July 25, 2025
Impact Players: Sport Analytics Students Help Influence UFL Rules and Strategy

Registration Open for Esports Campus Takeover Hosted by University and Gen.G

Syracuse University and global esports and gaming organization Gen.G have opened general registration at campustakeover.gg for its first Campus Takeover Sept. 20-21. The two-day conference
Matt Michael June 19, 2025
Registration Open for Esports Campus Takeover Hosted by University and Gen.G

Trip to Atlanta Gives Falk Students ‘Real-World’ Opportunities and Connections

The city of Atlanta is home to professional sports franchises in major leagues: Atlanta United FC (Major League Soccer), the Braves (Major League Baseball), Dream
Matt Michael May 29, 2025
Trip to Atlanta Gives Falk Students ‘Real-World’ Opportunities and Connections

Registration Open for Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference July 8-10 in Las Vegas  

The second annual Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEICon)—named by Zoomph as one of the best sports business conferences of 2025—will be held from July
Matt Michael May 21, 2025

2025 Syracuse NIL Summit Provides ‘Meaningful Opportunities’ for Student-Athletes

  The 2025 Syracuse Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Summit was the first of its kind, but not the last. The inaugural NIL Summit, which
Matt Michael April 2, 2025
2025 Syracuse NIL Summit Provides ‘Meaningful Opportunities’ for Student-Athletes

Syracuse University, Major League Baseball Players Association Team Up to Offer Academic Programs to Current and Former Players

A new partnership between Syracuse University and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) will create academic pathways for current and former players. Under this
News Staff Feb. 25, 2025