Orientation Issue
Welcome to Binghamton University!
For current or incoming students who want to learn more about life on and around campus, this issue is for you.
Our News section features articles about the people, dates and resources to know and an overview of the biggest stories of the 2025-26 news cycle. In the Arts & Culture section, read about making friends in your first year, guides to the local and campus art scene and the newest multicultural events. The Sports Desk names the most outstanding coach and players of the year, and our Opinions staff and Executive Board share advice for incoming students.
As the new academic year begins, we hope this issue will provide encouragement, guidance and excitement for the year ahead.
News
Pipe Dream’s Stories of the Year
Campus resources to get familiar with
Major events and dates this semester
Important University figures to know
A guide to clubs at Binghamton University
Arts & Culture
The newest annual multicultural events on campus
Exploring Binghamton’s art scene
Take a break: places to go that aren’t Lecture Hall or Bartle Library
The new student’s guide to making friends
Opinions
Pipe Dream’s Words of Wisdom 2026
Remember all the people you were
Ditch the campus hustle and find your focus instead
Sports
Mary Grimes named Pipe Dream’s Coach of the Year
Merima Smajlovic named Pipe Dream’s Female Athlete of the Year