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New Course Introduces Students to Emerging Field of Sport Social Work Â
The idea of merging social work principles and practices with the sports industry is an emerging field, and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is at the forefront with a new undergraduate course scheduled to start this fall in the School of Social Work…
First-of-Its Kind Research Studies Arsenic Exposure in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Children
A new study published in the journal JAMA Network studies the connections between arsenic exposure and cardiovascular disease processes in children. Led by Brooks B. Gump, Ph.D., M.P.H., the Falk Family Endowed Professor of Public Health in the Falk College,…
Project With Yankees Player Oswaldo Cabrera a Home Run for Sport Management Students
During the Spring 2023 semester, students in the Department of Sport Management’s Sport Sponsorship and Promotion class partnered with New York Yankees player Oswaldo Cabrera to help build his brand and create his marketing deck. The class culminated with a…
Beware of the Fast-Track Commission to Study Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security Expert Eric Kingson Says
With membership representing 70% of House Republicans, the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) recently unveiled a plan to make drastic changes to Social Security and Medicare, including raising the full retirement age from 67 to 69 by 2033 for those…
‘I Wanted to Help People’: Students Finding Their Purpose Through MFT’s M.A. Online Program
This past April, the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) in the Falk College hosted its first in-person residency for master of arts online students. The department welcomed 33 students from all over the country, and for many it…
Sport Analytics Students on Ground Floor of Wide-Ranging Research Partnership Between Falk College and Kitman Labs Â
Thanks to a collaboration between the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and Kitman Labs, six sport analytics students from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ experienced real-world opportunities this past spring. Kitman Labs is the world’s leading sports science and performance analytics…
Falk Alumna ThalÃa Henao ’16 Advocates for Equity Through Beauty, Culture Writing
ThalÃa Henao ’16 found her voice through writing. As a freelance beauty and culture writer, she advocates for equity by celebrating and empowering diverse identities and cultures. “In my writing I am able to add elements of advocacy for marginalized…
Falk College Celebrates Record-Breaking Attendance at 2023 Trans Support Day
More than 240 individuals, including individuals, couples, parents and children, attended Trans Support Day on April 22, hosted by the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Trans and Gender Expansive Support Team. Guests had the opportunity to connect with local trans-affirming providers and resources,…
New Program Connects Law and Social Work Disciplines to Assist Veterans
Goidel Law Group Internship Fund seeks applicants for 2023-24 academic year. Graduate social work students encouraged to apply by June 30. Veterans often face a unique set of legal issues related to their service that require specialized knowledge and…
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Professor Calls for Proper Treatment for Clergy Sex Abuse Victims
A ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ professor who specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse, trauma and loss says it’s crucial the victims of clergy abuse in Illinois receive proper treatment and case. This comes following a…