Sport Management News
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
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: Donna Fecteau, Administrative Assistant in the Department of Exercise Science; Julia Fuqua, Office Coordinator in the Department of Exercise Science; Heather Mauro, Internship Placement Coordinator in the School of Social Work, and; Melissa Tobin, Counselor, Acade…
Capstone curveball preps SPM senior for sport industry future
During the Spring 2020 semester, while Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru was completing her Senior Capstone as a media relations intern with minor league baseball’s Pensacola (FL) Blue Wahoos, COVID-19 hit, shutting down the sport industry and putting the Wahoos’ season on hold.
SPM Emerging Leaders Council To Launch Virtual Professional Series July 15
Falk College’s Department of Sport Management Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) will launch a virtual professional development series for young professionals July 15, 2020 called The Juice. The Juice livestream is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and encouraging professional development and social interaction among young professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. Experienced professio…
Congratulations 2020 Falk Student Research Celebration Winners
The Falk 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 fields,…
Congratulations Class of 2020
Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2020 from the students, faculty, staff, advisory boards, alumni and friends of Falk College! The courage and resiliency you have demonstrated in these challenging times prove you are prepared to respond to society’s greatest needs. Now more than ever, our world needs all you have to offer. We look forward to hearing about your achievements as our new…