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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 Medicare, including raising the full retirement age from 67 to 69 by 2033 for those…
‘I Wanted to Help People’: Students Finding Their Purpose Through MFT’s M.A. Online Program
This past April, the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) in the Falk College hosted its first in-person residency for master of arts online students. The department welcomed 33 students from all over the country, and for many it…
Sport Analytics Students on Ground Floor of Wide-Ranging Research Partnership Between Falk College and Kitman Labs
Thanks to a collaboration between the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and Kitman Labs, six sport analytics students from Syracuse University experienced real-world opportunities this past spring. Kitman Labs is the world’s leading sports science and performance analytics…
Falk Alumna Thalía Henao ’16 Advocates for Equity Through Beauty, Culture Writing
Thalía Henao ’16 found her voice through writing. As a freelance beauty and culture writer, she advocates for equity by celebrating and empowering diverse identities and cultures. “In my writing I am able to add elements of advocacy for marginalized…
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 Expansive Support Team. Guests had the opportunity to connect with local trans-affirming providers and resources,…
New Program Connects Law and Social Work Disciplines to Assist Veterans
Goidel Law Group Internship Fund seeks applicants for 2023-24 academic year. Graduate social work students encouraged to apply by June 30. Veterans often face a unique set of legal issues related to their service that require specialized knowledge and…
Syracuse University Professor Calls for Proper Treatment for Clergy Sex Abuse Victims
A Syracuse University professor who specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse, trauma and loss says it’s crucial the victims of clergy abuse in Illinois receive proper treatment and case. This comes following a…
Beyond the Battlefield: A Broader Understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Since 2014, June has been designated by the federal government as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, bringing attention to the serious mental health condition some individuals develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. While PTSD is…
Falk College Students Recognized With Awards
The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics recently honored about 70 undergraduate and graduate students from the Class of 2023. Here are the list of Falk College departments and student award winners, or links to full stories…
How the Rising Popularity of Esports Led to Syracuse University’s Newest Degree Program on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast
Electronic sports, or esports, has seen a remarkable spike in popularity over the years, with a recent study from Pew Research finding that 90% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 play video games. Seeking to both capitalize…