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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 College of Sport Professor Mary Graham calls it “overdue,” and emphasizes the broader implications for…
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 and Syracuse University star Pearl Washington. Now, as a father of two children who play…
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) this past winter, league officials explained the kind of data they had available and asked…
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 will bring students and administrators to Syracuse to highlight career opportunities within the esports industry…
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 (WNBA), Falcons (NFL), and Hawks (NBA). Atlanta also features professional teams in lacrosse, rugby, and…
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 8-10 at MGM’s iconic Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. SEICon is a partnership between UNLV…
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 was first NIL event organized by students for student-athletes at Syracuse University, was hosted March…
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 agreement, Syracuse University will offer market-relevant and industry-specific online degrees, certificates and credentials, as well…