John Boccacino, Author at Syracuse University Today

'CUSE50 award honorees and Otto the Orange pose onstage under event signage.

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Calling All Alumni Entrepreneurs: Apply for ’CUSE50 Awards

The University's fourth annual awards celebrate 50 of the fastest-growing businesses and nonprofits led by Orange alumni. Apply by July 27.

July 15, 2026 | Business & Entrepreneurship

Carson Kass and Ryan Blankenhorn wear headsets, standing at Syracuse esports broadcast desk.

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How Student Esports Casters Bring the Action to Life

Carson Kass ’28 and Ryan Blankenhorn ’26 have called hundreds of matches together, developing an on-air chemistry that transcends any single game.

July 8, 2026 | Communications, Law & Policy

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Center for the Creator Economy Represents on Capitol Hill

A University delegation joined lawmakers and leading platforms in Washington, D.C., to help shape the creator economy's next chapter.

July 6, 2026 | Communications, Law & Policy, Syracuse University Impact

Students collaborate in a discussion at the LaunchPad.

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Entrepreneurs Find Support While Lifting Each Other Up

Aspiring innovators are turning personal passions into successful business ventures and finding community along the way.

July 2, 2026 | Business & Entrepreneurship

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How the Declaration Still Shapes America: Maxwell Experts on USA’s 250th

On the “’Cuse Conversations” podcast, Syracuse University faculty break down the ideals behind the nation’s founding and what 250 years of democracy reveal about the

June 30, 2026 | Campus & Community

Otto the Orange stands in front of a banner advertising EA Sports' College Football 27 and Madden 27 video games.

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Otto the Orange Levels Up at EA Sports’ Opening Drive

Otto traveled to Chicago to represent the ACC in EA Sports' College Football 27, with the Center for the Creator Economy capturing it all.

June 24, 2026 | Campus & Community

Two researchers in white lab coats discuss a mycelium sample near an Instron testing machine.

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Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings

Zhao Qin is harnessing the natural power of mycelium—the fiber network underlying mushrooms—to create sustainable insulation, stronger building materials and cleaner indoor air.

June 23, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

A person dribbles the ball in a USMNT match wearing the team's white and blue uniform.

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‘A Dream Come True’: Miles Robinson Excited for ‘Surreal’ World Cup Moment

The former Orange defender will become the first Syracuse alumnus to represent the U.S. at the World Cup.

June 11, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

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Who Wins the World Cup? Students Create a Model to Predict Exactly That

The Falk College's Soccer Analytics Club built a predictive model to forecast favorites, dark horses and how far the U.S. will advance.

June 9, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

Ten SU men's lacrosse seniors pose in caps, gowns and student athlete stoles.

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Caps, Gowns and Postseason Success for Men’s Lacrosse Seniors

Senior co-captains Finn Thomson and Billy Dwan III reflect on graduating and earning an NCAA tournament victory on Mother's Day.

May 20, 2026 | Campus & Community

A faculty member holds a SOURCE Award certificate while posing with three others in front of a teal activity-themed backdrop.

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How Falk’s Rodney Paul Shapes Sport Analytics Leaders

Seniors Gavin Stein and Jacob Kalamvokis nominated chair Rodney Paul for the SOURCE Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring.

May 12, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

Mike Tirico speaks at the 2026 Commencement celebration wearing academic regalia.

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Mike Tirico ’88 Challenges the Class of 2026 to Find What They Love

The NBC sportscaster urged Syracuse University's newest graduates to lean on their resilience and never stop chasing their dreams.

May 11, 2026 | Communications, Law & Policy

A person wears a headset at an esports broadcast control station, with monitors visible in the background.

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First Esports Graduates Are Ready to Change the Industry

Ryan Blankenhorn, Cole Hilary and Brianna Nechifor reflect on blazing a trail as the first students to earn an esports communications and management degree.

May 6, 2026 | Campus & Community