Campus News

University Union renovations to begin next summer

With a rising student population at Binghamton University, seating options throughout the University Union have become sparse. To address this issue, BU’s Physical Facilities and Union staff are planning renovations to the...


Science & Research

NYPIRG hosts water quality forum at Binghamton University

In 2017, Binghamton’s water system served 1,263,688,404 gallons of water to 44,564 people, according to the city’s official website. Now, students are starting discussions on whether this water is as clean as...


Student Association

Student Association announces creation of Feminine Hygiene, Mental Health committees

In late November, the Student Association (SA) announced the creation of two new committees aimed at improving life for students: the Feminine Hygiene Committee and the Mental Health Committee. The Feminine Hygiene...


Police Watch

Police Watch: December 2, 2018

The following reports were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. GPS struggles WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28, 8:32 a.m. — An officer was dispatched to Vestal Parkway after...


Police Watch

Police Watch: November 29, 2018

The following reports were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Stolen furniture MONDAY, Nov. 19, 9:42 a.m. — Officers responded to the University Union after they...


Science & Research

Students present research, projects at the Freshman Research Immersion program's poster session

Presenting research on topics ranging from algae to earthquakes, approximately 500 underclassmen showcased their work on Wednesday night as part of the Freshman Research Immersion (FRI) program at Binghamton University. Freshmen and...


Campus News

Anthropology department sees growth, increased transdisciplinary focus since founding in 1962

In 1961, a young professor named Michael Horowitz arrived at Binghamton University with a mission — to create an anthropology department. A year later, Horowitz managed to build a department out of...


Community

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton hosts LGBTQ rights information session

As part of a series of workshops spanning New York state, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton hosted a New York State LGBTQ Know Your Rights session on Tuesday night to discuss...


Campus News

Human Rights Institute forms reading group to discuss recent research

Gathered at the Human Rights Institute (HRI), Binghamton University faculty members gathered for their monthly reading group meeting to discuss race in the history of international human rights and humanitarian law. The...


Science & Research

CCPA graduate students exhibit research at showcase

Graduate students from the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) gathered at the Binghamton University Downtown Center on Tuesday morning to exhibit their research in the school’s fall showcase. The showcase,...