Department News
Stepping Up to the Plate
As he envisions his career plans, Buonadonna hopes to address issues of diversity and equity in sports and sport industries. “I always go back to the concept of intersectionality,” he says. “There are athletes who identify in multiple ways—some with identities they might even hide....
Falk College announces the Evan Weissman Scholarship Fund
Professor Evan L. Weissman was a tireless advocate for equity in the food system. To honor his legacy and to continue the work he believed in so deeply, his family has created the Evan Weissman Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will defray tuition costs for food studies graduate students...
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...