Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics

Weissman Scholarship Recipient April Lopez Shares Late Professor’s Vision of Food Justice

April Lopez says she was drawn to Syracuse University’s food studies master’s program because of its vision of food justice. That vision was shaped in
Matt Michael April 21, 2023
Weissman Scholarship Recipient April Lopez Shares Late Professor’s Vision of Food Justice

Through Public Health, University Scholar Kiersten Edwards Finds Path to Improving Lives of Others

Kiersten Edwards was 8 years old when her older brother, Daniel McPeck, left home to join the U.S. Marine Corps. And as Edwards grew older,
Matt Michael April 17, 2023
Through Public Health, University Scholar Kiersten Edwards Finds Path to Improving Lives of Others

ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference Attracts Top Student Researchers

Each spring, there’s a prestigious, student-centric event featuring colleges and universities affiliated with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) that has nothing to do with March
John Boccacino April 12, 2023
ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference Attracts Top Student Researchers

12 Seniors Named as 2023 University Scholars

Twelve seniors have been named as the 2023 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows. The Syracuse University Scholars Selection Committee, a
News Staff April 11, 2023

‘A Giant in Her Field’: Falk College Colleagues Remember Professor Emerita Alice Sterling Honig

Alice Sterling Honig, professor emerita of child and family studies (now the Department of Human Development and Family Science) in the David B. Falk College
News Staff April 7, 2023
‘A Giant in Her Field’: Falk College Colleagues Remember Professor Emerita Alice Sterling Honig

Nass Family Gift Establishes Business and Mental Health Initiative at Whitman School

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management announces the creation of a new initiative that will support students’ personal and professional development at the intersection
Dawn McWilliams April 6, 2023
Nass Family Gift Establishes Business and Mental Health Initiative at Whitman School

Media Tip Sheet: Heartworm Awareness Month

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. This month serves as a reminder of what the deadly Heartworm disease is and how pet owners can prevent and
Vanessa Marquette April 6, 2023

Your Life: National Public Health Awareness Week Brings Topic Into Focus

Falk College Faculty explain why public health should be front of mind for all.
Keith Kobland April 3, 2023
Your Life: National Public Health Awareness Week Brings Topic Into Focus

Falk College and Whitman School Launch Dual Degree in Sport Management and Business

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management and David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics are launching a new undergraduate dual degree program
Dawn McWilliams March 31, 2023
Falk College and Whitman School Launch Dual Degree in Sport Management and Business

Sports Nutrition Expert Heidi Skolnik to Speak at the Falk College April 20

The Falk College is pleased to welcome Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, as the featured speaker of the Seventh Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker
News Staff March 31, 2023
Sports Nutrition Expert Heidi Skolnik to Speak at the Falk College April 20

Closing Argument: Sport Analytics Students Excel at Basketball Negotiation Competition

Students Jackson Hett and Preston Klaus aren’t studying law, but they proved they can negotiate with some of the best law students from around the
Matt Michael March 31, 2023
Closing Argument: Sport Analytics Students Excel at Basketball Negotiation Competition

How to Talk to Kids and Teens About School Shootings

Syracuse University social work professor Tracey Marchese offers practical advice to parents and caregivers on how to approach sensitive topics associated with school shootings and
Daryl Lovell March 30, 2023
How to Talk to Kids and Teens About School Shootings

Winners of 2023 Raymond von Dran iPrize and Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Announced

Winners of the School of Information Studies’ (iSchool) Raymond von Dran (RvD) Fund for Student Entrepreneurship competition, the Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award
Cristina Hatem March 30, 2023
Winners of 2023 Raymond von Dran iPrize and Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Announced

School of Education to Present March 30 Film Screening and Discussion With Disability Activist Jordyn Zimmerman

What is it like to be autistic and non-speaking in a world that has already made up its mind about you? On March 30, the
Martin Walls March 27, 2023
School of Education to Present March 30 Film Screening and Discussion With Disability Activist Jordyn Zimmerman

Falk College Nutrition Science Students Examining Impact of Father’s Obesity on Children

Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, where one in five children and adolescents are affected, according to the Centers for Disease
Matt Michael March 24, 2023
Falk College Nutrition Science Students Examining Impact of Father’s Obesity on Children

Social Work Presents Social Justice Awards March 30

March is National Professional Social Work Month, and the School of Social Work in the Falk College is presenting its annual Dan and Mary Lou
News Staff March 24, 2023
Social Work Presents Social Justice Awards March 30

Graduate School Names Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Award Winners

Eight faculty members are recipients of 2023 Syracuse University Graduate School Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Awards. The honor is presented to faculty members
Diane Stirling March 23, 2023
Graduate School Names Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Award Winners

Task Force Appointed to Develop Plan to Elevate Sport Management in the Falk College

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the appointment of a task force to develop plans for elevating the Department of
News Staff March 23, 2023
Task Force Appointed to Develop Plan to Elevate Sport Management in the Falk College