Campus News
Following four years of construction, Bartle Library's third floor reopens
After four years of planning and construction, the Glenn G. Bartle Library unveiled its newly renovated third floor to students at the beginning of this semester. The reopening introduced new resources, including...
Community
Hochul proposes free community college for adults pursuing high-demand jobs
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently released several proposals she says will boost the state economy and invest in the regional workforce, including offering free community college for adults seeking to work in high-demand...
Campus News
Future of DEI uncertain as Trump takes office again
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses face an uncertain future a week into Donald Trump’s second term as president. Trump — who in 2020 signed an executive order prohibiting certain...
Campus News
Clery Act undergoes some changes after Stop Campus Hazing Act signed into law
When former President Joe Biden signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act into law in December, it subsequently modified the Clery Act, a federal law that mandates how universities report campus crime information....
alumni
President Trump pardons Jon Lizak '22 for Capitol riot involvement
Jon Lizak ‘22, a former president of the Binghamton University College Republicans who pleaded guilty to his role in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack, was pardoned by President Donald Trump earlier...
Community
Town and Country Apartments renovation begins
Renovations are underway at Binghamton’s Town and Country apartment complex following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement of the $94 million project on Jan. 16. Local officials say the planned upgrades will provide quality,...
Campus News
Student Association posts statement from SA Congress condemning divestment from Israel
A statement that the Student Association Congress condemns divestment from Israel was posted to the SA’s main Instagram account on Wednesday afternoon. Its publishing was mandated by legislation passed by the body...
Community
Hochul's annual 'State of the State Address' highlights affordability, public safety
Following a disappointing November election for Democrats, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a major series of initiatives addressing a variety of policy issues during her annual “State of the State Address.”...
Community
Community gathers for Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
To commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. through prayer, speech and spiritual music, the Broome County MLK Commission gathered at the Salvation Temple Church on Monday evening. The celebration was...
Campus News
Pi Kappa Phi returns to BU
After surrendering its charter in 2015, the Theta Omega chapter of Pi Kappa Phi is returning to Binghamton University this semester. The fraternity’s official philanthropic efforts will support the nonprofit The Ability...