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University Launches Educational Program With National Women’s Soccer League
The University and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have launched a to provide current and former players and their families with access to market-relevant online degrees, certificates and career development opportunities through the Syracuse鈥檚 online degree and certificate programs.
The collaboration will empower National Women’s Soccer League players and their families鈥攁s well as league and club staff and their families鈥攖o pursue customized degree programs and professional development resources designed for the unique demands of professional athletes.
With a shared vision of supporting professional development and expanding opportunities across the NWSL ecosystem, the initiative creates flexible pathways for a variety of academic offerings. Programs will draw on the expertise of the University鈥檚 renowned schools and colleges, including the , the , the 听补苍诲 (CPS).
鈥淥ur mission at the NWSL has always been to champion our athletes not just as players, but as people with diverse ambitions and bright futures,” Briana Gilmartin, NWSL League Player Partner, says. 鈥淭his collaboration with Syracuse University provides a critical bridge to success for our current stars, our storied alumni and their families. Furthermore, by extending these elite educational resources to our internal league and club staff, we are reinforcing our commitment to professional excellence across the entire NWSL ecosystem. We are proud to offer a pathway that turns ambition into tangible skill development, fueling the goals of our community on and off the pitch.鈥
Opportunities created through this initiative include:
鈥 Flexible, 100% online degrees and certificates
鈥 Pre-academic English language program
鈥 Credit transfer assessment
鈥 Career-focused programs in business, project management, leadership and sport analytics, among others
鈥 Dedicated online student support
鈥淢y fellow deans and I are excited to partner with the National Women鈥檚 Soccer League to provide the Syracuse University experience to current and former players and their family members who are聽 interested in pursuing our robust academic offerings,鈥 says Falk College Dean , who earlier this year helped establish similar partnerships with Major League Soccer and National Hockey League. 鈥淔or athletes and professionals with unpredictable schedules, our online programs offer the perfect balance of flexibility, extensive academic support, and real-world applicability鈥揳ll without compromising the demands of their careers or personal circumstances.鈥
Educational offerings will be accessible online, on campus and at Syracuse鈥檚 鈥渁way鈥 centers in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Dedicated admission specialists and academic advisors will work with each participant to tailor academic pathways aligned with their goals.
For more information regarding NWSL鈥檚 partnership with Syracuse University, visit the .