Sport Knowledge Institute
Supporting research, events, and teaching on all things sport.
Our Mission
The Sport Knowledge Institute (SKI) is dedicated to the study of sport, devoting resources to nurture a student-centered intellectual environment that focuses on excellence in teaching, learning, and research. SKI supports programming across campus, interdisciplinary collaboration, and curricular development that strengthens the campus spirit and community while exploring the critical role of sport in society.
What We Do
Dr. Sam White's Youth and Sports class partnered with the White Plains Youth Bureau, bringing together academic insight and community engagement.
What We Do
The Spectators & Fans course created the Manhattanville University Sport Fan Oral History Project.
Visit the Oral History Collection
What We Do
National Endowment for the Humanities supported Sport Studies in the 21st Century: Amplifying the Latinx Experience in Curricula, Conversation, and Community grant.
Visit the Grant Archive
Gabriella Beltrami, ’20, NBC Sports Group Dr. Lawson Bowling, Emeritus Professor of History Sheila Finnerty, ‘87, Vice Chair Board of Trustees Dr. Brenda Elsey, Hofstra University, (Speaker-in-residence, Spring ’25) Gina Hemphill-Strachan, Emmy-award-winning sports producer (Graduate Commencement
Speaker, ‘24) Toni Smith Thompson, ‘03, (Honorary Degree Recipient, ‘22) Dr. Amy Bass, Professor of Sport Studies, Faculty Athletics Representative, Chair
of Division of Social Sciences and Communication, Director of SKI (ex officio) Christine Dehne, Provost Dr. Rebecca Lafleur, Dean of School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Brian Carolan, Dean of the School of Education Julene Caulfield, Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Dr. David Gutman, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Iain Pollock, Director of MFA Program Dr. Julie Higgins, Professor of Psychology Dr. Seth Tannenbaum, Assistant Professor of Sport Studies
Sport Knowledge Institute Events and Lectures
William Hoynes Book Talk
Our Projects and Initiatives
Programs and Resources
Advisory Boards
External Advisory Board
Internal Advisory Board
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