Sport Management News
Feb. 23 Webinar: Sport Sponsorship’s Future in a Post-Pandemic World
At 4pm Tuesday, February 23, Falk College’s Department of Sport Management will present a free webinar on the future of sport sponsorship and branding in a post-pandemic world. Sport industry executives will share their insights as to how the pandemic has affected their respective sectors of the industry, and specifically about the future of sports sponsorship and corporate branding. Our panelists…
Female sport analytics students look to transform their love of math, sports into STEM careers
Syracuse University senior Bailie Brown will be the first female to earn a bachelor’s degree in sport analytics from Falk College when she completes her coursework in May 2021. She is grateful for connections made with women in sports through events, assignments, and participation in student organizations. “Seeing there is a community of really amazing women in the industry, no matter how small, i…
A Fighting Spirit
When Falk College sport venue and event management master’s degree student and Syracuse University basketball player Tiana Mangakahia ’19, G’21 returned to the court this season, she scored a major personal victory.
Highlights aplenty from unique Fall 2020 semester
Though this semester was unlike any other here at Syracuse University, we’re incredibly proud of our students, who continued to make huge strides in their academic programs. Also, our faculty continued to make an impact on the sport industry by giving numerous conference presentations and having their research published. It was a semester where guest speakers were hosted virtually and meetings con…
Sport Analytics senior jumps at chance to intern with Buffalo Bills
Syracuse University Sport Analytics major Drew DiSanto ’21 spent the Fall 2020 semester working on-site for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. Although the full-time, paid internship meant taking a leave of absence from his SU classes for the semester, DiSanto knew it was an opportunity he could not pass up.
Nov. 17 webinar focuses on COVID-19’s impact on the sport industry
Falk College’s Department of Sport Management presented a free webinar on November 17 titled “COVID-19’s Impact on the Sport Industry.” The event moderated by Syracuse University graduate and NBC Sports Broadcaster Mike Tirico, ’88. Event participants L-R: David Larsen, Brittany Kmush, Mike Tirico, Nick Carparelli, Sandy Montag, Kevin RochlitzFalk College epidemiologists Dr. Brittany Kmush and Dr.…
New Research: NFL Teams with Women Executives Have Fewer Player Arrests
The study from Syracuse University finds a link between fewer player arrests and having a critical mass of women (two or more) in front office positions, The authors theorize that this relationship results from positive changes to the organizational culture and improved decision making when two or more women serve on the top management team. The research is in-press at the Journal of Organizationa…
Congratulations to SPM, SAL and SVEM Class of 2020 graduates
With the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year, we recognize and commend all of our students who excelled in their courses and also made contributions outside of class in the areas of service, leadership, research and scholarship. For those graduating in the Class of 2020, we wish you well and know you have what it takes to bring about change in the places you work and live. Falk College looks forward to learning about your accomplishments and how you are making a difference.
SPM Newsletter highlights how department persevered through 2020’s challenges
We welcomed a new decade with innovative ideas and graduated our largest class of students in May 2020, but even with the excitement surrounding major milestones, this new chapter did not unfold as we – or anyone – had planned. Find out how our students, faculty, staff and alumni embraced virtual learning and remote employment.
Closer to Home, Students Expect to Go Far
Corcoran High School graduates head to Syracuse University full of hope for their future and love for their hometown. It was winter 2020 and six Corcoran High School seniors had some big decisions to make. Their final year in the Syracuse City School District (SCSD) was winding down