Campus News
Vice President for Academic Affairs proposes new course retake policy
If a Binghamton University student receives an F in a class, they have the opportunity to retake the course and average their failing grade with the grade they received on their second...
Community
Binghamton mayor sees tax assessment decrease by $47,700
Binghamton Mayor Rich David saw his property tax assessment for his personal residence at 45 Court St. drop by $47,700 for 2018. The change reduced David’s assessment from $179,000 to $131,300. According...
Speakers
Sustainable Communities TAE talk highlights homelessness in Southern Tier
The state of homelessness in Binghamton, where approximately one dozen individuals spend the coldest nights without shelter, according to representatives from the Southern Tier Homeless Coalition (STHC), was addressed at a talk...
Police Watch
Police Watch: April 7, 2019
The following accounts were provided by Investigator Mark Silverio of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Pack it away TUESDAY, April 2, 8:24 p.m. — Officers responded to Windham Hall of Mountainview...
Community
Following open letter, University releases statement on Johnson City shooting
Binghamton University released a B-Alert on Friday regarding the shooting of Shakeel Khan in Johnson City, following pressure from multiple student groups to address the incident. In an emergency meeting on Wednesday...
Community
Decol A hosts emergency solidarity meeting following shooting
After Shakeel Khan, 50, was shot in Johnson City on Saturday night, multicultural student groups came together to host an emergency meeting. At least 70 students from various organizations, including Decol A,...
Police Watch
Police Watch: April 4, 2019
The following reports were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Missing speaker FRIDAY, March 29, 2:42 p.m. — A 19-year-old female came to UPD to report...
Campus News
Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators hold "Stress Reduction Extravaganza" for students
While students study during the period between midterm and final exams, Binghamton University’s Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators (M-HOPE) organized a “Stress Reduction Extravaganza” including club tabling, music, yoga and therapy dogs,...
Campus News
Our Climate holds workshop on climate change legislation
In an effort to empower and inform students about advocating for science-based and equitable climate policy solutions, Our Climate hosted its “Climate Policy, Advocacy and Storytelling Workshop” on Wednesday night. Approximately 25...
Community
Vietnam veteran stops at Binghamton High School during statewide walk
Every day, about 22 U.S. veterans commit suicide, which does not include the number of veterans slowly dying from drug and alcohol addiction, according to Frank Romeo, activist and Vietnam War veteran....