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FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2026

News for Falk College of Sport Alumni and Friends

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Two students carry out an esports production in the new Marley Education Center esports space

Guided by Impact, Focused on Students

Welcome back to the David B. Falk College of Sport email newsletter! To begin our February edition, Dean Jeremy Jordan will update you on how the Falk College of Sport is elevating the student experience.

 

Dean’s Message
 
 
Six students from the Shaw Center's Nutrition Initiative stand in front of the Shaw Center

Creating Healthy Habits

Students provide nutrition education to Syracuse City School District children through SU’s Shaw Center.

Falk College's Francesco Riverso and Rodney Paul alongside a representative from Oldham AFC.

Innovation and Education

Collaboration with Oldham Athletic AFC creates unique opportunities for sport analytics students.

Hannah Rafferty '16, sport management alumna, stands alongside Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie on stage at the CUSE50 Awards

Alumna Giving Back

Hannah Rafferty ’16 shares how she’s supporting students through the experiential learning fund.

Side-by-side headshots of Arnold Hur and Suzanne Abair

Bolstering the Board

WNBA executive Suzanne Abair and esports and gaming industry leader Arnold Hur join Falk College Advisory Board. 

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Falk students, staff, and faculty alongside representatives from Women Leaders in Sports on stage at the WLS convention.

Supporting Women in Sport

Watch this video to learn about Falk College students’ experience at the Women Leaders in Sports Annual Convention and how Falk College initiatives, organizations, and research are supporting women in the sports industry.

 

Upcoming Events

Admissions Virtual Information Sessions: Wednesday, February 25 and Wednesday, March 4.

Syracuse Giving Day: Tuesday, March 24.

Orange Preview Day: Friday, April 3.

Falk College of Sport DC Kickoff: Wednesday, April 8.

Falk College of Sport Convocation: Saturday, May 9.

Syracuse University CommencementSunday, May 10.

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Falk College In the Media

The New York Times: What ‘Heated Rivalry’ Gets Right About Men’s Sports

Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport Management Lindsey Darvin provides expert insight in this article about the smash hit “Heated Rivalry,” and what it means for the broader culture of men’s professional sports.

Balancing Act with John Katko: The New Food Pyramid

Teaching Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Jane Burrell discusses the new food pyramid on the WCNY PBS program “Balancing Act with John Katko.”

Academic Minute: Strength Training May Improve Nerve Health and Slow Aging Process

Research from Professor and Chair of the Department of Exercise Science Jason DeFreitas and postdoctoral researcher JoCarol Shields explores how the brain controls the body, and how that control system changes with aging and/or training.

WSYR Newschannel 9: Beyond the Game: Esports opens college doors for CNY students

Syracuse University hosts Canastota High School students for an immersive look at academic and competitive esports opportunities.

 

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