John Boccacino, Author at Syracuse University Today

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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5 Things to Know About Red Carpet Reporting From Ralphie Aversa ’07

From the Grammys to the Oscars, and all the drama they bring, USA TODAY’S veteran entertainment reporter has seen it all covering Hollywood's biggest nights.

March 10, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Newhouse Student Documents Great Uncle’s Story in WWII, 80 Years Later

A collaboration between the Newhouse School and the World War II Foundation helped documentarian Kaitlyn Kushner ’26 find out more about her great uncle.

March 5, 2026 | Communications, Law & Policy

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Top Tips From Career Services to Land a Summer Internship

From building a targeted application strategy to leveraging networking tools, Career Services director Adam Capozzi shares what works.

Feb. 25, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Threads of Kindness: Quilters Serve Syracuse Community

By bringing together quilters of all ages and abilities, the Hendricks Chapel Quilters provide warmth and comfort for those in need.

Feb. 23, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

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Understanding the Blood-Brain Barrier to Advance Alzheimer’s Treatments

Shikha Nangia and her student researchers are advancing efforts to find cures for debilitating brain diseases.

Feb. 18, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

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What Makes Curling a Winter Olympics Must-Watch

Student-athletes explain the sport's unique appeal and how curling builds community on and off the ice.

Feb. 9, 2026 | Health, Sport & Society

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How Olympians Turn Social Media Fame Into Sponsorship Deals

Athletes must deliver authentic content about their personal journey to earn followers and endorsements in the social media era.

Feb. 4, 2026 | Communications, Law & Policy

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Why People Misinterpret the News

Mass communications researcher Jamie Gentry studies how political stories change as they move from newsrooms to social media.

Feb. 2, 2026 | Communications, Law & Policy

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Why Study in Santiago? Director Paredes Shares What Makes It Unforgettable

Syracuse Santiago center director Mauricio Paredes shares his passion for the vibrant arts scene, natural beauty and cultural experiences that await Syracuse Abroad students.

Jan. 27, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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University’s Commitment to Creating Jobs Lauded During Micron Groundbreaking

With Micron Technology’s $100 billion local investment, the University’s efforts to build a workforce pipeline, with veterans playing a critical role, was celebrated.

Jan. 20, 2026 | STEM

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