Falk College’s Department of Sport Management is pleased to recognize the outstanding work of its undergraduate students in the Class of 2025 in sport management and sport analytics.
The Department of Sport Management held an awards celebration May 9, 2025 in Falk College. Students who were recognized for academic excellence, philanthropic work, and post-graduate plans included:
Falk College Scholars
Falk College Scholars represent undergraduate students in Falk College who display academic excellence, exceptional campus and community engagement, and personal integrity.
Recipients: Benjamin Jennings, Sport Analytics; Jarrett Markman, Sport Analytics; Anna Pierce, Sport Analytics; and Jonah Soos, Sport Analytics.
Senior Class Marshals
Senior Class Marshals have excelled during their time on campus and exemplify the spirit of the senior class. The selection committee assesses the nominees on scholarship, academic honors, student organization involvement, and campus/community service.
Sport Management Department Marshal: Stevan Chuck
Sport Analytics Department Marshal: Piper Evans
Sport Analytics Berlin Scholars
Recipients: Isobel Alfonso, Nathan Backman, Piper Evans, Madelyn Forster, Hunter Geise, Adelaide Gilley, Fred Gullo, Caitlin Kohlmeier, Hunter Kuchenbaur, Chris Marfisi, Jarrett Markman, Anna Pierce, Ryan Severe, Zachary Silverstein, Jonah Soos, and Evan Vassilovski.
Sport Management Director’s Academic Achievement Award
Recipients: Nicholas Albanese, Jared August, Nathan Blashka, Ian Donella, Griffin Goldberg, Jack Hitter, Katherine Holler, Emma Isaacson, Matthew Kahan, Leo Lau, Benjamin Lichtenstein, Frank Marciano, Livia McQuade, Kirstyn Schechter, Sawyer Shalit, Jacob Tilem, Alivia Uribe, and Tynan Weathers.
Excellence in Sport Management Award
This award is presented to a student with a GPA of 3.5 or higher; is a strong ambassador for the department; demonstrates exemplary service to the community; possesses strong professional sport industry experience; and is a mentor for their fellow Sport Management majors.
Recipient: Livia McQuade
About Livia: Livia embraced the entire mantra of our program, excelling both in and out of the classroom. She completed the program in just three years, maintaining a 4.0 GPA while experiencing everything Syracuse has to offer students for professional and personal development. She was a leader of the Sport Management Club and held four executive positions, including co-chair of the Sports Charity Auction. Livia completed internships both in and outside the Syracuse community, and spent her Senior Capstone this spring with the Kansas City Sports Commission working on the upcoming World Cup in 2026. Livia has been offered a full-time job as an events assistant with FIFA World Cup ’26 Kansas City.
Sport Management Academic Promise Award
This award is presented to a student who will attend graduate school; has attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher; is a strong ambassador for the department; demonstrates exemplary service to the community; and possesses strong professional sport industry experience.
Recipient: Jacob Tilem
About Jacob: Jacob was a key member of two case study competition teams that represented the department at the Sport Marketing Association and National Sports Forum conferences (his team placed second at the NSF). Jacob found his passion with the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) space when he came into the sport management program. He is a successful entrepreneur as co-founder of Slice Sports Management, an NIL marketing agency he launched as a student in 2023 that has been successful with clients in football, basketball, lacrosse, and track and field. He also interned with Sponsor United and 1 of 1 Agency. Jacob plans to attend law school in the fall to continue his education.
Sport Management Academic Honors Award
Recipient: Nathan Blashka
About Nathan: Nathan completed his Senior Capstone this semester with Leinster Rugby working with the club in Dublin, Ireland. While at Syracuse University, he was an Intramural Sports Supervisor and interned with The Basketball Tournament (TBT), the Lake County Captains baseball team, and Young Money APAA Sports. He was a member of the Sport Management Club and will graduate with a minor in Public Communications.
Matt Brodsky Philanthropic Excellence Award
This award is named after Matt Brodsky, a sport management major who passed away unexpectedly after the Fall semester of his freshman year in 2013. In his honor, the department created an award that stems from his philanthropic excellence while he was a student at Syracuse University. It is presented to a student who displays outstanding service to both the campus and greater Syracuse communities; demonstrates exemplary citizenship and philanthropic qualities; serves as a mentor for students by establishing outreach opportunities for the Department and University; and is an exemplary representative of Sport Management.
Recipient: Erin Moore
About Erin: Erin served as president of the Women in Sports and Events Club, and was a member of the Sport Management Club and University 100. Erin interned with Syracuse Athletics Communications, Campus Ink, the NIL Store, and 3XL Sports Management. Erin completed her Senior Capstone with the Nashville Predators as a social media intern. She is a member of the Syracuse Renée Crown University Honors Program.
Sport Management Professional Engagement Award
This award is presented in recognition of a student’s real-world experience; work ethic; dedication; professional demeanor; and career development as an undergraduate student and representative of the Department of Sport Management. This student’s outstanding academic achievements, coupled with strong citizenship and community service, typify the hard work, dedication, and preparation that the student made throughout their academic career at Syracuse University.
Recipient: Jack Hitter
About Jack: Jack has a double minor in Business and Emerging Sport Enterprise. He served as a manager for the Syracuse University men’s basketball team, and interned with the Boston Celtics. Jack completed his Senior Capstone with the Philadelphia Eagles last fall. He is a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program at Syracuse.
Jason Morales Perseverance in Sports and Life Award
This award is named in honor of Jason Morales, a sport management student who passed away while completing his Senior Capstone in New York City in 2013. This award has been given in Jason’s honor since 2014. In Jason’s honor, this award is presented to a student who has demonstrated persistence, perseverance, and a positive motivation throughout their academic career while striving to be their best when confronted with life’s challenges. Jason overcame many challenges while at Syracuse University and was just six weeks from graduation when he passed away.
Recipient: Elizabeth “Justy” Carruthers
About Justy: Justy came to Syracuse with a passion to work in football, and she gained experience in sponsorship, marketing, and NIL prior to getting involved with football. She started working with the Syracuse University football team as a recruiting intern and was promoted to her current role as Director of On-Campus Recruiting while still a student and completing classes. Justy became the youngest Director of On-Campus Recruiting in college football. Justy is continuing to pave the way for future women to work in football and sharing her experience with other students so they can follow her lead.
Sport Management VIP Award
This award is presented to a student with outstanding service to the department; has engaged in a variety of experiential learning and sport industry experiences; actively volunteers to serve the department and University on a regular basis; demonstrates strong professionalism and outstanding character; and serves as a role model for Sport Management majors.
Recipient: Brooke Siket
About Brooke: Brooke has been an integral part of the department since she stepped foot on campus. She served as a Facilities and Game Management Intern for Syracuse University Athletics, and a Falk College Peer Advisor and Falk Ambassador. She is an active member of the Sport Management Club and the Women in Sports and Events Club. During her time here, she could be found working at a Syracuse sporting event on campus, helping with prospective students, and mentoring sport management students. This past year, Brooke volunteered at both the New York City Marathon and Boston Marathon. Brooke will complete her Senior Capstone this Summer in stadium operations with The Savannah Bananas.
Kate Veley Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility Award
Kate Veley worked at Syracuse University for more than 15 years and was instrumental in the planning of the annual Sports Charity Auction. This award is presented to a student who has given back to the community they’ve called home for the past four years, and has continually demonstrated strong volunteerism and philanthropic effort to improve the lives of others within the greater Syracuse community.
Recipient: Tynan Weathers
About Tynan: Tynan served as the co-chair for the 2024 Sport Management Club’s Annual Charity Sports Auction that raised $59,000 for the Syracuse Rescue Mission. He was a mentor to the younger club members and spent countless hours working on the auction. Tynan interned with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Syracuse Crunch. He completed his Senior Capstone this Spring in Australia with the Twenty3 Group sports and entertainment marketing company. He has a minor in Business and is a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program at Syracuse University.
Patrick Ryan Innovation in Sport Award
This award is named after Professor Emeritus Patrick Ryan, who taught at Syracuse University for 15 years before retiring in 2021. He taught and created all of the Sport Technology courses for the department. Prior to coming to Syracuse, Professor Ryan worked in the technology industry for more than 30 years. This award recognizes a student’s entrepreneurial spirit and academic excellence while utilizing innovation and technology to enhance their skills.
Recipient: Alivia Uribe
About Alivia: Alivia is a member of the Syracuse University women’s soccer team and an Atlantic Coast Conference Academic All-American. She has a minor in Sport Analytics. In March, she presented research with Sport Analytics professors at the prestigious MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, where the research was named “Best in Field.” Alivia is the first female lead author on the research paper competition winning team in MIT Sloan’s 19-year history. She has interned with the NFL Draft and the VaynerSports agency, and is a member of Syracuse University’s Student Athlete Advisory Council. Alivia will complete her senior Capstone this summer with Ballard FC, and then resume her education at Syracuse University in the Master of Finance program while continuing to play soccer for the Orange.