John Boccacino, Author at Syracuse University Today

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How Digital Devices Took Over and How to Reclaim Our Relationship With Them

On the “’Cuse Conversations” podcast, Matt Mulvaney and Zahra Vahedi unpack why our phones are so hard to put down and what it actually takes

Aug. 26, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Summer Snapshots 2026

Discover all the ways our University community members enjoyed themselves over the summer months.

Aug. 26, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Build Modular Furniture That Grows With Your Space

Professor Ralf Schneider's Gridwerk rethinks how furniture can adapt when rooms, routines and needs keep shifting.

Aug. 24, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Drones, Rovers and Submersibles: Orange Works Fuels the Next Generation of Engineers

A summer STEM program gives high schoolers experience building autonomous vehicles, developing a pipeline into the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Aug. 21, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

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New Students Urged to Embrace the Unfamiliar at Convocation

More than 3,600 first-year and transfer students filled the JMA Wireless Dome as University leaders offered guidance for their Syracuse journey.

Aug. 21, 2026 | Campus & Community

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6 Things to Know About New Student Convocation Speaker Elyas A. Layachi ’27

After finding his footing as a student, Layachi's advice to the Class of 2030: embrace change, get involved on campus.

Aug. 19, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Chancellor Haynie, Falk College Dean Jordan Named to National Athletics Leadership Roles

J. Michael Haynie was appointed to the ACC's Board of Directors, while Jeremy Jordan will serve as vice chair of the NCAA Division I Committee

Aug. 14, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Let’s Go Orange! Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Is Sept. 5

From discounted tickets to pre-game fun on the Quad, here's how faculty and staff can celebrate during the football team’s home opener.

Aug. 12, 2026 | Campus & Community

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This Foundational Course Opens Doors for Veterans in the Microchip Industry

More than 1,000 veterans and military-connected individuals have taken Syracuse University's Semiconductor Foundations course to explore careers in semiconductor manufacturing.

Aug. 11, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

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New Student Orientations Help Incoming Students Feel at Home

Through small groups and candid conversations, new students and their families build real connections before classes even begin.

July 28, 2026 | Campus & Community

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A Newhouse Film Thesis Gets Its Hollywood Ending

Matt Sacca ’19 never gave up on his screenplay. Nine years after writing the comedy "Second First Date," Sacca’s dream is set to become a

July 28, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Student Inventors Turn Everyday Problems Into Award-Winning Solutions

Created by College of Engineering and Computer Science students during Invent@SU, AutoStrada and VeinWarm aim to make construction zones safer and blood draws less painful.

July 23, 2026 | STEM

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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

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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

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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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Podcasts

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

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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

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