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BU announces cancellation of fall 2020 study abroad programs

Isabella McGinniss was set to study abroad in Florence, Italy this coming fall. She was looking forward to strengthening her Italian skills and taking a weekend trip to visit Paris, France, with...


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University Union sees burglary, BUDS loses $200 worth of property

As Binghamton University classes moved online in wake of the coronavirus, many students decided to leave Binghamton to return to their hometowns, leaving their on- and off-campus residencies vacant. The surge of...


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BU grants prorated refund for student fees

Beginning April 3, Binghamton University will make financial adjustments to give all students a prorated refund for housing, dining, course fees and several broad-based campus fees that went unused amid the coronavirus...


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Racist interruptions affect Zoom classes at BU

Since all classes have been moved online at Binghamton University, the video conference platform Zoom has become one of the main ways BU professors teach their classes during the coronavirus pandemic —...


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BU to allow pass-fail option for most undergraduate courses

After deliberation from faculty and outcry from students, Binghamton University announced on Monday that it will make changes to its grading policy in the wake of the coronavirus. In a B-Line statement,...


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Baseball complex sees construction delays over expensive construction bids

In February, Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger announced that an anonymous alumni family donated $60 million to BU for the construction of a new baseball complex. Since then, the current baseball stadium...


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SA-chartered groups aim to stay connected despite coronavirus challenges

The Student Association (SA) Congress met online last week using Zoom to carry out its functions despite the obstacles created by the coronavirus pandemic, an adaptation that several Binghamton University student groups...


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University professors utilize recorded, live lectures for remote learning

With Binghamton University classes abruptly transitioning to an online format, many professors have encountered difficulties posed by varying class sizes and course structures, while some are seeing direct benefits. In order for...


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BU students face difficulties adjusting to online classes

As the first full week of online classes at Binghamton University ended, many students said they are facing difficulties adjusting to the new style of learning, with some struggling to remain motivated....


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Residential Life consolidates campus residents

As Binghamton University’s first full week of online classes comes to a close, the students who chose to stay in the dormitories are facing another transition. On Monday afternoon, BU’s Residential Life...