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Excellence in Every Arena

Track and Field student-athlete wins Division III National Championship and National Scholar Field Athlete of the Year Award.
Colby Jordan defense

Jordan Earns Unprecedented Award

Colby Jordan secured an academic honor for men’s basketball unmatched by prior generations of Golden Eagles.
Lydia Aroune in the Buffalo Bills stadium

“I’m Living My Dream”

Lydia Aroune ’22 scores a job with the Buffalo Bills — with an assist from our alumni network.
Ciara Murphy '25 assisting a camper with visual impairment in horseback riding.

Empowering with Movement & Inclusion in Iceland

Students and faculty travel abroad to help establish a sports camp for children with visual impairments.
Colin Leddy

Alum Snags DI Coaching Position

Athletic Administration internship with Boston College Football leads to a job on their offensive staff.
Caitlyn DeLuca in front of the RPI ice hockey area, the Houston Field House.

Championing Women’s Sports at RPI

A sport management alum turned an internship at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) into a full-time position, where she helped organize a major event celebrating 50 years of women in athletics. 
Jalen Carthens in the SUNY Brockport gym

Building Skills with the Jr. Knicks

Sport management major spent his summer managing a network of sports teams at a NYC charter school and assisting a youth basketball camp alongside New York Knicks’ legends. 

KSSPE Hosts One Day Outdoor Camp Abilities Camp

KSSPE hosted a one-day Camp Abilities Outdoor Adventure Camp at Commissary Park.

KSSPE Professor Conducts Workshops & Initiates Sports Camps in Indonesia

Lauren Lieberman, Distinguished Service Professor from the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education, conducted three workshops in Indonesia and started three sports camps.

At the Top of Her Field

Alum named National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year for her efforts advancing inclusivity in the classroom.

Kinesiology, Sport Studies & Physical Education Faculty Publish Article

Dr. Mario Fontana and Coach John Feeney (Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education) co-authored an article exploring the most effective methods for coaching gymnasts of all ages.

Adapted Physical Education Majors Volunteer at Conference

Six Adapted Physical Education students volunteered at the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Conference in Ithaca, NY.