John Boccacino, Author at Syracuse University Today

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

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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

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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

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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

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Biomedical Engineering Society Is Shaping the Next Generation of Engineers

The student organization connects students to research and career opportunities and brings STEM education to Central New York children.

May 4, 2026 | STEM

A career advisor meets with two students on an orange couch in a colorfully decorated office space.

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How to Make a Great First Impression at Your Summer Internship

From what to wear to when to ask questions, Career Services Director Adam Capozzi breaks down what it takes to turn a summer internship into

May 1, 2026 | Campus & Community

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8 Things Seniors Want to Do Before Graduation

From winning a national championship to visiting the chimes in Crouse College, these soon-to-be-graduates share what’s on their Syracuse bucket list.

April 28, 2026 | Campus & Community

Two students recline in black massage chairs with eyes closed in a quiet, softly lit room.

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Get Better Sleep With These Expert-Backed Tips

With finals approaching, Barnes Center Director of Counseling Carrie Brown shares why sleep is essential and how students can get more of it.

April 27, 2026 | Campus & Community

Jason Benetti smiles in the broadcast booth overlooking a packed baseball stadium.

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Jason Benetti ’05 Lives Out a Dream on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

For Benetti, every broadcast is a chance to live out the sport he loves and every moment a potential new story waiting to be told.

April 24, 2026 | Communications, Law & Policy

Students and an exhibitor lean over a table during a hands-on science demonstration at Micron Day.

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Micron Day Sparks Passion for STEM

Through hands-on demonstrations, middle and high school students from across Central New York discovered the potential career opportunities available in STEM fields.

April 22, 2026 | STEM

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Growing Replica Hearts Helps Improve Drug Testing

Biomedical and chemical engineer Zhen Ma uses human stem cells to create 3D heart models that could accelerate drug screening and personalize patient care.

April 20, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

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Lender Fellows Bring Housing Research to the Heart of Syracuse

Jamea Candy Johnson and Adara “Darla” Hobbs are using the Thursday Morning Roundtable series to connect research on affordable housing with the people who need

April 15, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

Seven people stand on stage beneath a TEDxSyracuse University banner, flanked by flags, at a past event.

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TEDx Syracuse University Event to Explore What’s Next

What does the future hold? Co-organizers Ryan Nkongnyu ’25, G’26 and Sonia Issa ’24, G’25 want attendees to think beyond the present and leave with

April 15, 2026 | Campus & Community

Students in blue gowns, masks and gloves conduct lab work, one using a pipette to transfer liquid into a vial.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Forensic Science

From forensic DNA analysis to mock crime scenes, Syracuse University's Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute is training the next generation of investigators.

April 10, 2026 | STEM

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Falk Students Fueling the Holistic Development of Young Athletes

Designing a support program for Jamaica's elite youth track and field athletes landed three Falk College students at the International Olympic Case Study Competition Grand

April 7, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

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Gerry McNamara ’06 Is ‘Here to Win. It’s Who I Am.’

McNamara, who helped lead the Orange to the 2003 national title, is back at Syracuse as head coach with a clear mission: bring back winning.

April 1, 2026 | Campus & Community

Two colliding black holes with swirling purple and blue accretion disks spiraling toward each other in space.

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Researchers Test Einstein’s Limits of General Relativity

Physics professor Collin Capano and doctoral student Alex Correia are decoding the ‘ringdown’ of colliding black holes, hoping to find cracks in Einstein's theories.

March 25, 2026 | STEM

Two people stand holding an Orange number 12 Syracuse football jersey with the name Blair in white lettering on the back.

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Bryan Blair Has a Bold Mission to ‘Wake This Sleeping Beast’

The new athletics director has big dreams for ‘one of the top 10 brands in all of college athletics.’ Find out more about him and

March 20, 2026 | Campus & Community

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