Campus News
Transfer students, spring admits live in converted study lounges as University struggles with crowded campus housing
At Binghamton University, 28 students have spent their first weeks of classes living in converted lounges located in Hinman and Newing Colleges. The temporary living situation was implemented to accommodate an overflow...
Community
Debate team director travels to Dominican Republic to instruct high school students
Following a suggestion from a Binghamton University parent, a faculty member traveled to the Dominican Republic last week to teach debate and public speaking to high schoolers. Joseph Leeson-Schatz, director of debate...
SUNY News
SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson condemns proposed changes to Title IX rules
SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson condemned the Department of Education’s proposed changes to Title IX rules in a public letter released on Tuesday. Betsy DeVos, U.S. Secretary of Education, has been receiving backlash...
Science & Research
Assistant professor conducts research in Antarctica
Not many people can say they have visited Antarctica, but Molly Patterson spent part of her winter break conducting research on the southernmost continent. In December, Patterson, an assistant professor for geological...
Community
Broome County sees uptick in opioid overdoses
Since the start of the new year, there has been an uptick in overdoses in Broome County linked to fentanyl-laced drugs. Although government departments have yet to release information on how many...
Campus News
Potholes appear in University roads
Potholes can become a recurrent part of driving on Binghamton University’s roads, and this winter is no exception. As students returned to campus after winter break, some began noticing rougher pavement. According...
Police Watch
Police Watch: February 3, 2019
The following reports were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Blocked WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30, 11:32 a.m. — A 55-year-old female employee contacted UPD to report that...
Campus News
Despite wind chills, University holds afternoon classes
Despite a petition and wind chills between 15 and 30 degrees below zero, Binghamton University will hold classes today. Although classes are canceled until 12 p.m. today, students with afternoon classes will...
Campus News
Engineering Building renovations to update rooms, fix mechanical and electrical systems
Starting Feb. 4, students and faculty in the Engineering Building may notice construction crews tearing down walls, replacing outdated electrical systems and reconfiguring rooms. Announced via a Dateline statement on Jan. 24,...
Campus News
Special collection celebrates 40th anniversary of renaming Glenn G. Bartle Library
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the renaming of Binghamton University’s library, Glenn G. Bartle Library curated an exhibition on the life and legacy of the library’s namesake. The exhibition, which...