Health, Sport & Society

Roundtable: 3 School of Education Alumni Define ‘Human Thriving’ in the Context of Global Diversity

“Human thriving” is among the areas of distinctive excellence enumerated in the University’s 2023 Academic Strategic Plan. This concept is inspired by the words of
Martin Walls Sept. 15, 2023

Lerner Center and Maxwell X Lab Join Sheriff’s Office to Reduce Illicit Drugs’ Impact

The Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health and Maxwell X Lab have partnered with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office on an initiative
News Staff Sept. 15, 2023
Lerner Center and Maxwell X Lab Join Sheriff’s Office to Reduce Illicit Drugs’ Impact

PAIA Doctoral Student Receives Grant for SNAP Research

Clay Fannin, a doctoral student in the Maxwell School’s Department of Public Administration and International Affairs, has received a $25,000 grant from Tufts University to
News Staff Sept. 13, 2023
PAIA Doctoral Student Receives Grant for SNAP Research

VPA Sophomore Wins Fellowship, Plans Film on the Mental Health of Refugee Youth

Rayan Mohamed, a sophomore film major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, has been selected as a 2023-2024 Imagining America/Joy of Giving Something
Wendy S. Loughlin Sept. 12, 2023
VPA Sophomore Wins Fellowship, Plans Film on the Mental Health of Refugee Youth

Q&A With School of Education Dean Kelly Chandler-Olcott: Building on a Legacy in Education

School of Education Dean Kelly Chandler-Olcott has a family history in the field of education that goes back generations. She continues to build on that
News Staff Sept. 5, 2023
Q&A With School of Education Dean Kelly Chandler-Olcott: Building on a Legacy in Education

Ryan Griffiths Receives NSF Grant to Research Global War Patterns

Ryan Griffiths, professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received a $442,321 grant from the National Science Foundation
News Staff Aug. 23, 2023
Ryan Griffiths Receives NSF Grant to Research Global War Patterns

Students Participate in High-Altitude Health Study at the Top of the World

Of all the exceptional Syracuse University Study Abroad courses, there is one that towers above the others–about 18,000 feet above. Mount Everest Base Camp Trek:
Matt Michael Aug. 3, 2023
Students Participate in High-Altitude Health Study at the Top of the World

Dimitar Gueorguiev Named Maxwell School Scholar in U.S.-China/Asia Relations

Dimitar Gueorguiev, associate professor of political science, has been named the Yang Ni and Xiaoqing Li Scholar in U.S.-China/Asia Relations for the 2023-24 academic year.
News Staff July 31, 2023
Dimitar Gueorguiev Named Maxwell School Scholar in U.S.-China/Asia Relations

Professors Theoharis and George Awarded Lender Center Grant to Study Schools’ DEI Policies

George Theoharis, professor of educational leadership and inclusive elementary/early childhood education, and Leela George, associate teaching professor of educational leadership, both in the School of
Martin Walls July 31, 2023
Professors Theoharis and George Awarded Lender Center Grant to Study Schools’ DEI Policies

Maxwell Professor Farhana Sultana Addresses European Parliament

Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment, was an invited speaker at the 2023 Beyond Growth conference hosted by the European Parliament in Brussels,
News Staff July 17, 2023
Maxwell Professor Farhana Sultana Addresses European Parliament

New Course Introduces Students to Emerging Field of Sport Social Work  

The idea of merging social work principles and practices with the sports industry is an emerging field, and Syracuse University is at the forefront with
Matt Michael July 14, 2023
New Course Introduces Students to Emerging Field of Sport Social Work   

Professor, Graduate Student to Examine Impact of Food Assistance on Maternal and Infant Health

Sarah Hamersma, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, and graduate student Mitch McFarlane, have received a $75,000 grant from Tufts University to support
News Staff July 13, 2023
Professor, Graduate Student to Examine Impact of Food Assistance on Maternal and Infant Health

Leonese Nelson Reflects on 2 Decades Chairing STEP/CSTEP Conferences

The 2023 Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) and Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) spring conferences were bittersweet for Leonese Nelson. Once again,
Martin Walls July 10, 2023
Leonese Nelson Reflects on 2 Decades Chairing STEP/CSTEP Conferences

A Machine Learning Approach to Freshwater Analysis

From protecting biodiversity to ensuring the safety of drinking water, the biochemical makeup of rivers and streams around the United States is critical for human
Dan Bernardi July 6, 2023
A Machine Learning Approach to Freshwater Analysis

Beware of the Fast-Track Commission to Study Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security Expert Eric Kingson Says

With membership representing 70% of House Republicans, the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) recently unveiled a plan to make drastic changes to Social Security and
Matt Michael June 30, 2023
Beware of the Fast-Track Commission to Study Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security Expert Eric Kingson Says

Weakening Democracy Linked to Rising Deaths, Study Finds

Voting rights have come under scrutiny across the United States in recent years, with multiple cases before the Supreme Court this session. A new study
Christopher Munoz June 21, 2023
Weakening Democracy Linked to Rising Deaths, Study Finds

Falk College Celebrates Record-Breaking Attendance at 2023 Trans Support Day

More than 240 individuals, including individuals, couples, parents and children, attended Trans Support Day on April 22, hosted by the Syracuse University Trans and Gender
News Staff June 12, 2023
Falk College Celebrates Record-Breaking Attendance at 2023 Trans Support Day

From Academic Advising to Multicultural Affairs: Practicums Help School of Education Students Explore Higher Education Careers

Far from asking students to fend for themselves with little oversight, the mentoring and self-reflection at the core of student practicums in the School of
Martin Walls June 6, 2023
From Academic Advising to Multicultural Affairs: Practicums Help School of Education Students Explore Higher Education Careers