Podcasts

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 163: Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future

Original air date: May 9, 2024 Attending college was not on Leondra Tyler’s ’24 mind when persistent bullying and harassment forced her to drop out
John Boccacino May 9, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 163: Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 162: How Syracuse University Is Making a Difference Through Its Sustainability Efforts

Original air date: April 9, 2024 What does it mean for Syracuse University to invent and demonstrate cutting-edge sustainability initiatives? It means reducing the University's
John Boccacino April 9, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 162: How Syracuse University Is Making a Difference Through Its Sustainability Efforts

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 161: How Three International Students Found Success and Community at Syracuse University

Original air date: March 28, 2024 When more than 5,500 international students begin their Syracuse University journeys, they face different challenges from their domestic counterparts.
John Boccacino March 28, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 161: How Three International Students Found Success and Community at Syracuse University

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 160: How Imam Amir Durić Is Enhancing the Muslim Student Experience

Original air date: March 12, 2024 Amir Durić knew he was meant to serve as a faith leader when he was a child and his
John Boccacino March 12, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 160: How Imam Amir Durić Is Enhancing the Muslim Student Experience

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 159: Celebrating 50 Years of WJPZ with Jon “JAG” Gay ’02

Original air date: March 5, 2024 Jon “JAG” Gay ’02 is the founder and owner of “JAG in Detroit,” a successful podcasting business that helps
John Boccacino March 5, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 159: Celebrating 50 Years of WJPZ with Jon “JAG” Gay ’02

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 158: Champion of Free Speech and Journalism Margaret Talev Leads Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship

Original air date: Feb. 27, 2024 Margaret Talev covered American politics and the White House for 30 years, including working the campaign trail for presidential
John Boccacino Feb. 27, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 158: Champion of Free Speech and Journalism Margaret Talev Leads Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 157: Student Leaders Dylan France ’24 and Andi-Rose Oates ’26 Becoming Agents of Change Who Amplify Black Voices

Original air date: Feb. 15, 2024 Syracuse University has a proud and storied tradition of honoring Black History Month through a series of engaging and
John Boccacino Feb. 15, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 157: Student Leaders Dylan France ’24 and Andi-Rose Oates ’26 Becoming Agents of Change Who Amplify Black Voices

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 156: What Makes Syracuse University A Premier Research Institution With Duncan Brown, Vice President for Research

Original air date: Jan. 29, 2024 Syracuse University has developed into an outstanding and accomplished research institution. As Syracuse's Vice President for Research, Duncan Brown
John Boccacino Jan. 29, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 156: What Makes Syracuse University A Premier Research Institution With Duncan Brown, Vice President for Research

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 155: How Meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Influenced Rick Wright G’93 and Inspired His Broadcasting Career

Original air date: Jan. 11, 2024 Rick Wright G'93 had a front-row seat as the Civil Rights movement took off across the American South in
John Boccacino Jan. 11, 2024
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 155: How Meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Influenced Rick Wright G’93 and Inspired His Broadcasting Career

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 154: The Power of Being Native and the Strength of the Syracuse University Community With Lorna Rose ’11, G’21

Original air date: Nov. 27, 2023 Despite growing up on Cayuga ancestral lands, one of the six nations that make up the Haudenosaunee Confederacy of
John Boccacino Nov. 27, 2023
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 154: The Power of Being Native and the Strength of the Syracuse University Community With Lorna Rose ’11, G’21

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 153: Adrian Autry ’94 Ready to Make His Mark as Next Men’s Basketball Coach

Original air date: Nov. 6, 2023 Adrian Autry ’94 came to Syracuse University from New York City as a talented men’s basketball recruit, a McDonald’s
John Boccacino Nov. 6, 2023
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 153: Adrian Autry ’94 Ready to Make His Mark as Next Men’s Basketball Coach

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 152: Look Back. Act Forward. The Profound Impact of the Remembrance Scholars Cohort

Original air date: Oct. 19, 2023 "Look back. Act forward." Those words influence how Syracuse University's Remembrance and Lockerbie Scholars honor and celebrate the lives
John Boccacino Oct. 19, 2023
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 152: Look Back. Act Forward. The Profound Impact of the Remembrance Scholars Cohort

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 151: The BioInspired Institute’s Growth Helps Fuel Student and Faculty Research

Original air date: Oct. 11, 2023 One of the most impactful and influential examples of how the University is leading the way in research excellence
John Boccacino Oct. 11, 2023
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 151: The BioInspired Institute’s Growth Helps Fuel Student and Faculty Research

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 150: Addressing Mental Wellness and Social Anxiety With Counseling Director Carrie Brown

Original air date: Oct. 5, 2023 Moving away from home and embarking on your Syracuse University journey can be a difficult time as students leave
John Boccacino Oct. 5, 2023
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 150: Addressing Mental Wellness and Social Anxiety With Counseling Director Carrie Brown

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 149: The State of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at Syracuse University With Mary Grace Almandrez

Original air date: Sept. 21, 2023 In June, the Supreme Court decided to undo decades of judicial precedent by reversing rulings that allowed race-conscious admissions
John Boccacino Sept. 21, 2023
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 149: The State of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at Syracuse University With Mary Grace Almandrez

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 148: Raising Awareness While Battling Cancer: Danielle Koppenaal ’17 Shares Her Story and Stories of Fellow Cancer Survivors

Original air date: Sept. 12, 2023 In May, Danielle Koppenaal ’17 was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. She is 28 years old. In this
John Boccacino Sept. 12, 2023
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 148: Raising Awareness While Battling Cancer: Danielle Koppenaal ’17 Shares Her Story and Stories of Fellow Cancer Survivors

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 147: Carolina Panthers’ Anish Shroff ’04 Hopes to Inspire Future Generations of South Asian Sportscasters

Original air date: Sept. 5, 2023 Anish Shroff ’04 is the only minority radio play-by-play voice of a National Football League (NFL) team, but the
John Boccacino Sept. 5, 2023
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 147: Carolina Panthers’ Anish Shroff ’04 Hopes to Inspire Future Generations of South Asian Sportscasters

‘Cuse Conversations Episode 146: Helping Students Reach Their Potential With Steve Herndon, Assistant Vice President for Student Living

Original air date: Aug. 21, 2023 Living in a residence hall on North Campus or an apartment on South Campus is more than just a
John Boccacino Aug. 21, 2023
‘Cuse Conversations Episode 146: Helping Students Reach Their Potential With Steve Herndon, Assistant Vice President for Student Living