News Archive

Excellence in Every Arena

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

Jordan Earns Unprecedented Award

Colby Jordan secured an academic honor for men’s basketball unmatched by prior generations of Golden Eagles.

“I’m Living My Dream”

Lydia Aroune ’22 scores a job with the Buffalo Bills — with an assist from our alumni network.

Empowering with Movement & Inclusion in Iceland

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

Alum Snags DI Coaching Position

Athletic Administration internship with Boston College Football leads to a job on their offensive staff.

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. 

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.

Newly Endowed Sport Management Distinguished Professor’s Scholarship

The Robert C. Schneider Undergraduate Sport Management Scholarship is a newly endowed scholarship that will kick off its first selection in Spring 2025 for disbursement to the inaugural recipient for the 2025-26 academic year. The annual recipient will be an outstanding Sports Management major who is in or will be entering the final phase of their program.

Exercise Science Academic Program Receives Initial Accreditation

The Strength and Conditioning Concentration of the Exercise Science Major has received initial accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE).

Interning with the Super Bowl Champs

Athletic Administration alum lands an internship with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Camp Abilities Brockport Secures Several Grants

Camp Abilities Brockport has been working hard with Scholarship, Research, and Sponsored Programs to solicit funding for this year’s Camp Abilities Program held annually on the SUNY Brockport Campus.

Kinesiology Professor Publishes Article

Mario Fontana published an article in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance entitled, “The caring-est coach: How fostering a caring climate led to a national championship for a collegiate gymnastics team.”

Phi Epsilon Kappa Hosts Friday Night Flip-out

Phi Epsilon Kappa, the honors fraternity for Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education majors, is hosting their signature event, Friday Night Flip-out on Friday, May 3 from 6 - 8 pm in the Tuttle North Gymnastics Gym. Friday Night Flip-out is a community gymnastics event for children in grades preK-6. 

Sport Management Professor Presents at Annual Scientific Conference of the Montenegrin Sports Academy

Dr. Robert C. Schneider delivered an invited speech at the 21st Annual Scientific Conference of the Montenegrin Sports Academy in Cavtat, Croatia.

Cathy Houston-Wilson to Retire

Please join us in farewell wishes for Cathy Houston-Wilson, Chair of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education as she is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. Please stop by The Gallery in the Student Union on Friday, April 26 from 2 - 4 pm for cake and refreshments, and to wish Cathy the best in her future endeavors.