Nutrition Science & Dietetics News
Heart of the Field
Former U.S. Air Force explosive technician, and Nutrition Science graduate student, Justin Pascual, plans to become a naval aerospace and operational physiologist, to help prepare military members for the physiological stressors of a combat-based career...
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...
Recipe for Research
With the support of a faculty mentor, two senior nutrition majors—and foodies—study the benefits of a vegetarian diet. Samantha Jezak ’22 and Olivia Templeton ’22 are really passionate about food. From Jezak’s business fromsamsplate to Templeton’s Instagram feed, their love for good, healthy food is apparent...
Nourishing a Dream
Julia Fickenscher ’22 was a teenage ballet dancer when she first became concerned about her body image. “For a while, I was entrapped by it, staring at myself in the mirror all day,” admits the Syracuse University senior, who also struggled with disordered eating habits...
Coming Back Together 2021
Black and Latino/a alumni are coming back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments, meet current students, and get connected. This year's celebration honors Falk College's Jasmine Jordan-Christmas, the Food Busters student group, and Marcelle Haddix, and features a lecture by Leah Penniman...
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...
Falk College Welcomes New Academic Department Chairs 2021-22
As preparations continue for the start of the 2021-22 academic year, Falk College welcomes two new academic department chairs. Dyane Watson, Chair, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy Dyane Watson, Professor of Practice, began her service as Chair of the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy in July 2021. Her areas of research include the adult couple relationship, the influence of margi…
Nutrition science student recognized for research impact with prestigious fellowship
A graduate student in the nutrition science program, is the recipient of the Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award. A prestigious award from the American Society for Nutrition that is presented to only three graduate students in the U.S. every year for research excellence.
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…