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Community organizers spearhead housing justice rally, encampment
To advocate for their unhoused neighbors affected by the housing crisis and demand action from local officials, community members held a rally outside the Broome County Department of Social Services office. The...
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Former Sierra Club president, alumnus delivers lecture
The Human Rights Institute hosted Aaron Mair ‘84, an activist and former Sierra Club president, for a discussion exploring intersectionality and the climate crisis on Thursday. The lecture, held in Casadesus Recital...
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PULSE hosts 14th-annual Breast Cancer Festival
The Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate held its 14th-annual Breast Cancer Festival, themed My Body, My Cure this year, to spread awareness and promote education for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Held...
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Gov. Hochul, State Legislature expand Tuition Assistance Program
More than 40,000 newly eligible students have submitted applications for New York’s Tuition Assistance Program following eligibility expansion and increased funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced significant changes to TAP in April 2024,...
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Alumnus publishes book with tips for the classroom
Perry Binder ‘81, a professor at Georgia State University, recently authored his fourth book, helping professors and teachers brainstorm creative ways to engage students. The book, “Innovative College Teaching: Tips & Insights...
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Presentation on queer erasure in education held Tuesday
As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to be passed throughout the United States, on-campus organizations met to discuss the struggles the queer community faces in education. The Rainbow Pride Union and the Education Minor...
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Masters of Science in Human Rights program launches this semester's Lubna Chaudhry Lecture Series
The Master of Science in Human Rights program hosted assistant professor and director of the program, Suzy Lee, as part of this year’s Lubna Chaudhry Human Rights Lecture Series. The lecture, “The...
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Three Palestinian women reflect on identity and struggle in panel discussion
Three Palestinian women shared personal stories while reflecting on identity and continued struggle in a wide-ranging panel discussion on Tuesday. The talk, held at 6 p.m. in the Admissions Building, featured three...
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Webb, Riley visit BU for statewide College Democrats summit
Ahead of the November election, local Democratic candidates Josh Riley and State Sen. Lea Webb visited Binghamton University for the New York College Democrats summit. For the first time since the COVID-19...
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After eight years of vacancy, referendum to change Human Rights Commission appointments will face voters
Aside from the multitude of candidates for elected office, Binghamton voters will see a referendum to change how members of the Binghamton Human Rights Commission are appointed on their ballot this November....