Community
Binghamton University collaborates with local artists to paint the town
The skies of Binghamton may often be gray, but local artists and the reBOLD Binghamton project have been working since last semester to infuse the city with color. reBOLD Binghamton partners local...
Speakers
University dedicates ITC Center of Excellence to local politicians Lupardo, Libous
Wednesday’s ceremony featured President Harvey Stenger and Vice President for Research Bahgat Sammakia, as well as local politicians state Sen. Thomas Libous and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. ...
Community
CHOW walk brings University and community together to combat hunger in Broome County
The Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW) held its 32nd annual fundraising walk on Oct. 19 which, as of Monday, was projected to have raised $20,000. ...
Community
In modern fundraising, social media plays key role
Speakers came to Binghamton University to discuss a 100-million dollar idea: the Ice Bucket Challenge. A panel composed of both faculty and students met on Wednesday evening to discuss the effect of...
Community
Co-founder of Watson school remembered for community service, love of family
James Carrigg, Binghamton community member and a founder of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, died Oct. 11 of natural causes after suffering a stroke. He was 81...
Community
Governor Cuomo announces SUNY-wide changes to combat sexual assault
From 2010 to 2013, Binghamton University saw 15 forcible sexual assaults on its campus, with a high of six occurring in 2011 and two occurring last year. However, Dean of Students April ...
Community
Residential communities compete to register voters
The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) held its second campus-wide voter registration contest from Oct. 2 to Oct. 10. Residential communities competed to see who could register the most voters — including ...
Community
Campus partners with national campaign to 'paint town purple'
Throughout October, Binghamton University is participating in a national campaign to raise awareness of and help prevent domestic violence. Bonnie Hanna, a University Police Department (UPD) officer, said that reports of domestic...
Community
Student body gets taste of volunteer options
Those in attendance included SUNY Kids, Citizen Action of New York, the Broome County Department of Social Services, the Broome County Community Emergency Response Team and BU Acres Farm. ...
Speakers
SUNY BEST speakers look to create 'college town,' keep grads local
On Thursday, SUNY BEST hosted the second of a three-part event series discussing the importance of establishing “college town.” ...