Human Development & Family Science News
Inclusive Teaching and Learning
A collaborative effort between a student and professor helps create culturally responsive learning environments for all students while opening a dialogue on how students and faculty perceive teaching and learning...
The Impact of Play
For Jaipaul Roopnarine, a difficult childhood in Guyana led to a lifetime dedicated to studying the emotional and cognitive rewards of child-child and parent-child play and sharing that information with colleagues from low- and middle-income countries.
Legendary No. 33
Last fall, human development and family studies alumna, basketball standout and veteran coach, Felisha Legette-Jack ’89, became the first female student-athlete to have her jersey retired by Syracuse University...
Dean’s Winter Welcome
Dear Falk Students, Welcome back to Syracuse University! We hope you enjoyed your winter break and had the opportunity to relax and spend time with friends and family. We’re excited for all that lies ahead for you in Spring 2022...
Falk College alumna to serve as Syracuse City Clerk
Patricia “Katie” McBride G’21 will be elected the first African-American woman City Clerk for the City of Syracuse by the Syracuse Common Council and will begin her service on January 5, 2022. McBride earned a Master of Arts degree in human development and family science December 2021...
October 28 event features alumni in disability advocacy
Join us for a discussion on "Improving Access for People with Disabilities” on October 28, 2021 addressing current issues surrounding accessibility in a range of environments. Students interested in seeking internships or careers in healthcare, mental health, education, policy, advocacy, sport, recreation...
Falk College welcomes new faculty and staff
Syracuse University’s Falk College is pleased to welcome four new staff members who have joined Falk College in the past academic year: Stephen Bonomo, Director of Information Technology; Deborah Golia, Director of Admissions; Kailyn Jennings, Sport Management Internship Placement Coordinator; Danielle Jones, Social Work Internship Placement Coordinator; Donna Sparkes, Budget Associate, and; Emily…
Welcome Class of 2025!
Falk College welcomes the Class of 2025, a talented group from 37 states and 33 global countries. The Class of 2025 includes 373 first-year students, 13 transfer students, 163 new graduate students, and 156 new online graduate students...
2021 Student Research Winners
The Falk College Student Research Celebration is an annual event that takes place to highlight undergraduate and graduate student research projects Students submit posters for display and are judged by a committee of faculty, staff, and peers. Participants compete for educational funds to present their posters on a larger stage, to attend a conference to gain further insights into their respective…
HDFS Connect Newsletter
We have just released this year's newsletter! Read about the variety of placement and internship opportunities students had this year both virtually and in-person. We had academic success in the midst of a global pandemic...