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Binghamton Police Department informs local bars of obligation to enforce laws against underage drinking
The Binghamton Police Department recently began proactively visiting local bars to advise owners and managers about their obligation to enforce laws against underage drinking. According to John C. Ryan, the department chief,...
Campus News
Binghamton University reports receiving $4.25 million in gifts from China, per DOE
Binghamton University reported receiving $4.25 million in gifts from China as of Jan. 31, 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The funding came in three separate transactions. Earlier this year,...
Campus News
SA urges administration to prioritize replacing expired filters at water refill stations
In response to reports that several water refill stations on campus operate with expired filters that need replacement, the Student Association passed a resolution encouraging administrative officials to place QR codes by...
Community
Former Democratic mayor of Binghamton plans to run for Broome County Sheriff
Former Binghamton mayor Matthew Ryan ‘82 recently announced plans to run for Broome County Sheriff, challenging incumbent Sheriff Fred Akshar. In a March 12 call with WNBF Radio, Ryan said he was...
Campus News
New AI Center to be built on parking lot across from Bartle Library
Binghamton University officials presented the latest plan for the construction of new facilities, including the site for the new SMART Tech Research Building, which will house the Center for AI Responsibility and...
Campus News
SHPEtinas hosts fourth-annual Female Leadership and Mentorship in Engineering and Sciences panel
The Binghamton University Society of Hispanic Professional Engineer Latinas hosted its fourth-annual Female Leadership and Mentorship in Engineering and Science panel. Held on Monday, the FLAMES event featured a discussion with six...
Campus News
As University transitions away from Sodexo, some dining workers face unclear employment future
With Binghamton University transitioning to a new dining service provider, some food service workers are facing uncertainty regarding their employment status. On Feb. 26, according to New York’s Department of Labor, Sodexo...
SA Elections 2026-27
SA releases unofficial results for 2026-27 election
The Student Association’s Elections and Judiciary Committee released preliminary results for this year’s election, declaring the unofficial winners.The results were initially released on Thursday night, a little over an hour after...
Campus News
University project sponsors research on exiled women activists
Binghamton University’s Human Rights Institute is sponsoring research on women activists to document their experiences of peacebuilding in their home countries and while in exile. The Women In Exile Project, supervised by...
Community
Naturalization ceremonies resume in Broome County five months after federal cancellations
Broome County celebrated 25 newly naturalized citizens with a ceremony in Binghamton last Wednesday. Held at the county courthouse in Downtown Binghamton, 25 individuals from 19 different countries became U.S. citizens. These...
Campus News
IRS filings reveal Student Association has over $140,000 deficit
Like most 501(c)(3) charities, Binghamton University’s Student Association is required to annually file a report with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service documenting the financial health of the nonprofit organization. The most recent...
SA Elections 2026-27
Pipe Dream's SA and BU Council Endorsements 2026-27
Each year, Pipe Dream’s Executive Board interviews every candidate running for positions on the Student Association’s E-Board and the Binghamton University Council. Each candidate had the opportunity to share their backgrounds, platforms...
SA Elections 2026-27
Candidates for this year's Student Association election take the debate stage a week before elections
This year’s Student Association Executive Board candidates took to the stage to debate their platforms. The 13 candidates are running for seven positions, including student representative on the Binghamton University Council and...
SA Elections 2026-27
Vice President for Programming: Halina de Jong-Lambert
Halina de Jong-Lambert, a junior majoring in economics, is running unopposed for vice president for programming, which oversees Binghamton University’s Student Association Programming Board. Her responses to Pipe Dream’s questionnaire have been...