Human Development & Family Science News
Dean Murphy Welcomes Falk Students
Finally, our beautiful campus is packed with energy after the quiet summer months. As we share in the excitement of a new semester, I want to remind you of some important information that will help you navigate life on campus...
Welcome Class of 2026
Welcome to Syracuse, new Falk College students! The newest Falk students in the Class of 2026 are a talented group from 30 states and 18 global countries. We welcome 386 first-year and 14 transfer students who join new graduate students, 141 in residential programs and 244 online...
Falk College Welcomes New Faculty and Staff
Syracuse University’s Falk College is pleased to welcome 14 new staff members who have joined Falk College in the past academic year: Peter Ashworth, Social Work Internship Placement Coordinator; Rebecca Berard, Marriage and Family Therapy Internship Placement Coordinator; Jennifer Coughlin, Social Work Program Manager; Kim Fudge, Admissions Operations Coordinator; RoQueHarmon, Exercise Science In…
Healing Power of Optimism
By taking a Life is Good Playmakers course this past spring, rising juniors Nathalia Kobrosky and Jayde Kahn gained “a deeper understanding of the power of optimism and how it can help all people–especially children–heal, learn and reach their full potential”...
Positioned to Advance Equity in Public Health
Dorbor Tarley researches the positive impact of community-oriented health centers on inequity in maternal health...
Congratulations Class of 2022
Along with Dean Murphy, the entire Falk College community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, community partners and friends, congratulates the Class of 2022! Falk College’s 484 degree candidates represent seven academic departments and schools, including: 325 undergraduates; 131 masters candidates; 24 students earning certificates of advanced study, and; 4 Ph.D. students. Through the month of Ma…
Honored for Excellence
Sara Vasilenko, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, was recognized as one of nine Syracuse University professors to receive a 2022 Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Award...
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...