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BU welcomes new national honor society for biological sciences

On Thursday night, 65 undergraduate students at Binghamton University were inducted into the new campus chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), a national honor society for biological sciences. Spurred by student interest...


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Alumna helps establish research institute for women at Binghamton University

Starting this fall, female students at Binghamton University will have the opportunity to conduct and participate in research through the Ellyn Uram Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls. By...


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History professor nominated for Lincoln Prize

Diane Miller Sommerville, an associate professor of history at Binghamton University, has written millions of words on America’s bloodiest war. But this time around, her book, “Aberration of Mind: Suicide and Suffering...


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Assistant professor conducts research in Antarctica

Not many people can say they have visited Antarctica, but Molly Patterson spent part of her winter break conducting research on the southernmost continent. In December, Patterson, an assistant professor for geological...


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'RACE Museum Exhibit' addresses racial disparities, whiteness

In an effort to educate others about racial disparities and whiteness, roughly 40 Binghamton University students presented their projects on racial consciousness at the third annual RACE Museum Exhibit on Tuesday afternoon...


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NYPIRG hosts water quality forum at Binghamton University

In 2017, Binghamton’s water system served 1,263,688,404 gallons of water to 44,564 people, according to the city’s official website. Now, students are starting discussions on whether this water is as clean as...


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Students present research, projects at the Freshman Research Immersion program's poster session

Presenting research on topics ranging from algae to earthquakes, approximately 500 underclassmen showcased their work on Wednesday night as part of the Freshman Research Immersion (FRI) program at Binghamton University. Freshmen and...


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CCPA graduate students exhibit research at showcase

Graduate students from the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) gathered at the Binghamton University Downtown Center on Tuesday morning to exhibit their research in the school’s fall showcase. The showcase,...


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BU researchers study genes of champion racehorse Seabiscuit

Once used to hold cigarettes and matches, a pair of silvered hooves from Seabiscuit are now being used at Binghamton University to research the genes of the champion racehorse. Seabiscuit raced during...


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Annual TIER Talks addresses the effects of climate change, how to reduce global warming

Three climate change experts and Binghamton University alumni gathered on Saturday to give a talk on localizing environmental impact and educating on the effects of global warming. The Binghamton Alumni Association hosted...