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Binghamton University rises in U.S. News and World Report college rankings

Binghamton University rose six spots in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2019 Best Public Colleges rankings. In 2018, the University was ranked No. 87 on the “Best National Universities” list and...


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South Asian student organizations collaborate, discuss religion at kickoff event

In an effort to break stereotypes and foster greater understanding between students, multiple South Asian organizations came together for their first kickoff event, “Breaking Barriers.” Hosted on Thursday evening by the Indian...


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Binghamton University's NAACP chapter hosts annual "Get to Know Us" panel

In an effort to foster a discussion about culture and ethnicity on the Binghamton University campus, BU’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted its annual...


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Deanne Ellison named new director of Auxiliary Services

Multiple departments at Binghamton University have a new boss — Deanne Ellison. Ellison, the University’s new director of Auxiliary Services, officially started her duties on Aug. 20. She replaced former Auxiliary Services...


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University sees increase in Tuesday, Thursday classes for fall 2018 semester

Melanie Skapinski has four back-to-back classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. While she was choosing classes for this semester, Skapinski, an undeclared freshman, tried to enroll in courses scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and...


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Community Connections' brings local nonprofits, organizations to UDC

Tables filled the University Downtown Center’s lobby Wednesday afternoon as local organizations gathered for the first Community Connections event of the year. Hosted by Binghamton University’s College of Community and Public Affairs...


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Roque reverses decision, pleads guilty to second-degree murder

On Friday, Michael Roque, the former Binghamton University student accused of murdering freshman Joao Souza in April, pleaded guilty to one indictment of second-degree murder at an arraignment in Broome County Court....


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Roque pleads not guilty to second-degree murder

Update: Michael Roque pled guilty to one indictment of second-degree murder at an arraignment in Broome County Court on Friday. Michael Roque, a former Binghamton University student accused of fatally stabbing freshman...


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Students talk policy, politics at 'Think 2040'

Policy, politics and problem-solving dominated discussion at the Roosevelt Institute’s biannual Think 2040 event. The event, held by the organization’s Binghamton University chapter on Tuesday evening, aimed to empower students to contemplate...


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Returning students face hard decisions over banking options

Binghamton University officially replaced M&T Bank with Visions Federal Credit Union on July 1, leaving many returning students with an important decision to make about keeping or closing their account with M&T,...