Campus News
Faculty hiring freeze lifted after 335 days
For 335 days, Binghamton University departments endured a hiring hold in an attempt to offset fiscal challenges the University is facing. Now, the hold has been lifted, according to a Dateline announcement...
Campus News
Turning Point USA starts BU chapter
A new conservative student group is coming to Binghamton University, and while some students support its agenda, others are concerned the group will share the controversial views of the national organization. Turning...
Campus News
BU faculty member appears on 'Jeopardy!'
With three consecutive wins under his belt, Binghamton University’s own Kevin Boettcher made a name for himself on ABC’s “Jeopardy!” before losing Friday night. Boettcher, research development specialist for Harpur College, first...
Campus News
University installs new campus lactation space
Although a majority of Binghamton University students may not be parents themselves, visitors, faculty and students with newborns have a new place on campus for breastfeeding. On Oct. 4, the University unveiled...
Campus News
Campus prepares for annual Family Weekend
Family Weekend has returned to Binghamton University, and is expected to bring thousands of people to campus on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Although Family Weekend is only a few days away, BU’s...
Housing Issue
Newly enacted law aims to give tenants more power in rental agreements
In June, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 into law, giving Binghamton and other New York tenants more power in rental agreements. According to the...
Housing Issue
West Side sees out-of-state property owners
Students leasing rental properties on the West Side of Binghamton have seen a trend of out-of-town investors as property owners and landlords. According to Broome County property records, about one-third of the...
Police Watch
Police Watch: October 6, 2019
The following accounts were provided by Investigator Mark Silverio of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Timber! SUNDAY, Sept. 28, 2:30 p.m. — Officers responded to Glimmerglass Hall of Hillside Community after...
Campus News
Technological issue prevents BU students from completing the LSAT
During the first fully digital administration of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Binghamton University students and other test-takers were unable to complete their exams, and their data was wiped due to...
Campus News
BU food pantry distributes fresh produce to students
Approximately 2 million students nationwide struggle to purchase food, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), but at Binghamton University, the Bear Necessities Food Pantry is aiming to help with their nearly...