Department News
Good Medicine
A future physician aims to make a difference for vulnerable populations through hands-on research—When Ifeyinwa “Ify” Ojukwu ’22 arrived at Syracuse University three years ago, she knew she’d have opportunities to join organizations and conduct research. But she surprised even herself...
New book explores all-generations expansion of Social Security
In their newly-released book, co-authors Eric R. Kingson professor, School of Social Work, and fellow policy expert, Nancy J. Altman show the benefits of the expansion of Social Security for Americans of all ages, races, genders, and ethnicities...
New research explores EMS workers’ mental health
Emergency medical service (EMS) workers face triple the risk for significant mental health problems such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder compared to the general population, according to a recently published study by researchers from Syracuse University...
Falk College sport venue and event management graduate students getting hands-on experience in event planning.
The Sport Venue and Event Management (SVEM) program hosts "More Than A Game" virtual symposium promotes student-athlete mental health awareness on April 21. Speakers include Syracuse University student-athletes as well as industry professionals.
Margaret Voss Recieves Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professorship for Teaching Excellence
Margaret Voss, Ph.D., Falk College associate professor in the nutrition science and dietetics program, Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, is the recipient of the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professorship for Teaching Excellence in recognition of her teaching excellence and scholarship. Voss’ accomplishments will be honored during the 2021 One University Awards Ceremony scheduled for Fr…
Falk College Board Member and Social Work Alumna Honors an Orange Friendship
Stacy ’98 is reconnecting with her Syracuse University roots. It was the place where she met her best friend Heidi and her husband Jason while preparing for a career as a social worker. She recently became a member of the Falk College Board of Visitors.
Forests of Food in the City of Syracuse
A unique inter-university partnership explores the potential for foods found in natural urban environments to answer community needs. Prospective students in search of an interesting college major might come across “food studies” and imagine an appealing mix of skills that could lead...
New Fund Supports Social Work Student Field Placements
In Falk College, field placements are a critical focus of graduate and undergraduate degree programs. The School of Social Work’s Office of Field Instruction has long-standing relationships with nearly 200 human service agencies across 14 New York counties, offering students a wide range of opportunities to train in real-world settings alongside agency-based field instructors, many of whom are alu…
Making It All Happen
Sport management professor mentors students by inspiring passion and determination. Some years ago, Gina Pauline saw an announcement for an upcoming half-Ironman—the famously challenging triathlon. She’d never done much bike riding, and the competition was just three months away, but she decided to give it a try. On the day of the race, temperatures dropped into the 40s. Undeterred, Pauline plunge…