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University students, faculty aim to connect with local youth

In April, BU invited every Vestal fourth grader on a tour of the Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC) to expose them to the campus and a world of science, part of recent efforts...


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BU co-rec football league expands to include Mountainview College

Co-rec football is one of the oldest campus traditions at Binghamton University, but Mountainview College has always lacked its own team. Now, because of the renovations occurring in Hinman College, Mountainview College...


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Campus event recognizes Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Illness Awareness Week is wrapping up, but the discussion of mental health at Binghamton University continues. The Dickinson Town Council hosted a Mental Health Awareness event on Thursday where students had...


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Students forced to live in hotel after house fails inspection

When students return to school each fall, they are focused on navigating their classes, buying textbooks and moving in with all their belongings. But in August, Katherine Dennett had bigger problems, because...


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Engineering professor posts picture displaying Confederate flag on Facebook

A Binghamton University professor is once again being criticized for racism, this time for posting a photograph of a man wearing a Confederate flag hat on social media. Victor Skormin, a distinguished...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...


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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...