Human Development & Family Science News
Graduate School’s ‘Greatest Honor’
Ying Zhang came to Falk College as an international student, a first-generation Ph.D. student, a woman of color, and someone speaking English as a second language. Through it all, Zhang persevered and now the mother of two is being honored as Syracuse University’s 2022 Graduate School student marshal...
Interest in the science of human development
While working as an English elementary teacher in Guangzhou, Xiaoyan Zhang discovered her interest in the science of human development. . .
Class of 2022 Falk Scholars
Designation as a Falk Scholar is the highest academic award conferred by Falk College on graduating seniors. Learn how these students left their mark on Falk and Syracuse University as they describe their most impactful experiences on and off campus...
Class of 2022 Undergrad and Grad HDFS Honors
The Falk College department of Human Development and Family Science would like to congratulate the following class of 2022 award winners...
And the Winners Are…
The sixth annual Falk Student Research Celebration was the most competitive yet with 66 poster submissions. “The incredible participation shows the vitality of the research that’s being done at Falk," says Sara Vasilenko, Research Celebration committee chair...
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...