Campus News
Broome County Republicans allegedly block funds from BU College Republicans event
The Broome County Republican Committee (BCRC) allegedly retaliated against the Binghamton University College Republicans for “not falling in line” behind preferred candidates. The county’s Republican Party had, according to the College Republicans,...
Campus News
Nobel laureate visits BU to receive inaugural award
A 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate was awarded the first-ever Nadia Rubaii Memorial Prize on Friday. Maria Ressa, founder of the Philippines’ top digital news site Rappler, was honored as the inaugural...
SUNY News
SUNY ends COVID-19 vaccination mandate
Beginning this summer, SUNY students are no longer required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend classes. SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the end of the vaccination mandate on Tuesday....
Campus News
BU invests $9.3 million in mental health of local students
Binghamton University is investing a $9.3 million federal grant into local students’ mental health care. The U.S. Department of Education recently granted BU Community Schools (BUCS) two five-year grants that will be...
Campus News
BU student is sole undergraduate winner of NSF fellowship
An undergraduate student at Binghamton University has been awarded this year’s National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP). The NSF GRFP is a selective student award that is given out by...
Student Association
OCCT establishes route to local farmers market
Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) will provide service to the Broome County Regional Farmers Market on Saturdays throughout the rest of April. The route, established as a “special charter,” will allow campus...
Campus News
BU organizations collaborate to host STEM panel
This Monday, a panel was hosted for women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The event was a collaboration between Scientista — an organization aimed at providing content, resources and networking...
Community
Broome County Jail hires 27 new officers
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office hired 27 new correctional officers in response to the facility’s staffing crisis. The new hires were selected after Sheriff Fred Akshar acquired the position in January. According...
Campus News
New registration interface draws confusion from students
Choosing classes can be a stressful process, but some students are finding it extra difficult due to a new registration interface. On March 8, the Binghamton University Registrar announced updates to the...
Campus News
School of the Arts appoints founding director
Binghamton University’s new School of the Arts has appointed a founding director. Through a process that included individual presentations from finalist candidates, the search committee selected Christopher Robbins, the current director of...