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Berlin Sport Analytics Academy Gives High School Students an Immersive College Preview
Over the summer, dozens of high school students from across the country had the opportunity to participate in the Berlin Sport Analytics Academy at Syracuse University and experience what life is like on a college campus and as a Falk…
Staying Safe as We Age: Understanding Falls in Older Adults
Falls are a major concern for older adults and for those that love and care for them. They are a leading cause of injury for adults older than 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More…
Falk College Partners With UNLV for Inaugural Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference
More than 500 people attended the inaugural Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEICon) in Las Vegas this summer. The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, in collaboration with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Sports Innovation…
Undergraduate Students Celebrate the Fruits of Their Summer Research
This summer, undergraduates Xuezhu (Stephanie) Hua ’25, Kaniya Ross ’25 and Edward Lu ’26 have been deeply engaged in research. Hua, a nutrition science major in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, has investigated the effects of fish…
Featured Media Coverage – July 2024
Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Anthony D’Angelo (Newhouse): PR Daily Lindsey Darvin (Falk): Women in Higher Education I NPR Sylvia Sierra (VPA): Spectrum News Farhana Sultana (Maxwell): The…
From Zero to Hero: Syracuse University Esports Program Earns National Recognition in First Year
This past academic year served as “Year Zero” for Syracuse University’s esports program, which includes an academic degree program starting this fall and competitive teams that vie for national championships in their respective games. But the program’s first year was…
Falk College Students, Faculty and Athletes Featured in Summer Olympics
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics are here and representatives from the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University will have an impact on this year’s Games–and, quite possibly, future Olympic Games. The Falk College representatives…
Engaging Youth to Sustain the Longevity of the Olympics: Q&A With Professor Jeeyoon Kim
The 2024 Paris Olympics is almost underway. The glory for the world-class athletes and the excitement for the spectators make for a riveting Games—crucial for the success of these Olympics and, more importantly, for the longevity of the Games. That…
Sport Management Professor Lindsey Darvin a Finalist for National Esports Award
As a former athlete who played basketball and lacrosse in college, Lindsey Darvin became fully aware that too frequently, all is not equal when it comes to men’s and women’s organized sports. And when it came to esports and computer…
3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars
Three talented and passionate Syracuse University student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by the Pat Tillman Foundation. The award unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and…