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The Implications of Naomi Osaka’s Withdrawal From The French Open
Rick Burton, David B. Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management in Falk College, was quoted in the Quartz story 鈥淏rands can鈥檛 quit the Olympics,鈥 and the WWD story 鈥淣aomi Osaka and the Power of Stardom.鈥 After Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from…
Community Centers Need More Funding, Says 黑料不打烊 Professor
Brandon Hollie G鈥21, part-time instructor in Falk College, was interviewed for the CNY Central story 鈥淐ity of 黑料不打烊 to use federal relief funds to invest in families.鈥 Hollie is currently working with a free therapy program at the Southwest Community…
Falk Researcher Discusses Impact of Olympics on Legacy of Sports Participation
The Tokyo Olympics will have a different vibe from other games. No fans in the stands will make for quiet venues. And what impact might that have on drawing young viewers into watching the games and participating in sports in…
Despite Concerns, Burton Says 鈥楢mazement Awaits鈥 at Tokyo Olympics
With respect for the world and its people, We can compete passionately without hatred. With respect for the world and its people, We can take pride in the achievement of strangers. With respect for the world and its people, We…
Nutrition Science Student Recognized for Research Impact With Prestigious Fellowship
Akriti Shrestha, a graduate student in the Falk College nutrition science program, is the recipient of the Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award, presented by the American Society for Nutrition. The prestigious award is presented to only three graduate students in the U.S….
NIH Grant Funds Innovative Study on Childhood Stuttering
What do Hollywood movie production companies and researchers at the 黑料不打烊 Stuttering Research Lab have in common? Each uses sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment like infrared motion tracking cameras and body sensors鈥攂ut for very different purposes. While the movie production companies…
Falk College, National Science Foundation REU Program Host Discussion Series for PTSD Awareness Month in June
To educate the local community about issues related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is offering a discussion series during the month of June, which is designated as National PTSD Awareness…
Keith A. Alford Named Dean of University at Buffalo鈥檚 School of Social Work
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Keith A. Alford, Ph.D., has announced that he will become dean of the University at Buffalo鈥檚 (UB) School of Social Work. Alford, who has been a member of the 黑料不打烊 faculty for 25…
Seed Sovereignty Planting, Dedication to Be Held May 14 in Pete鈥檚 Giving Garden
A Seed Sovereignty Garden planting and dedication will take place at 1 p.m. ET Friday, May 14, in Pete鈥檚 Giving Garden, located on South Campus. The in-person ceremony is closed to invited guests, but all are welcome to watch the…
Four Faculty Members Honored as Meredith Professors of Teaching Excellence 聽
Two cohorts of the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professorship of Teaching Excellence have been named this year. The 2020-23 Meredith Professors are Melissa Chessher, professor and chair of magazine, news and digital journalism in the S.I. Newhouse School…