Ella Connors

News Editor

econnor3@binghamton.edu

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Campus News

'Israel is my family': University's Jewish community organizes vigil

Students gathered on the Peace Quad Monday night to “Unite Against Terror” at a vigil organized by Binghamton University’s Jewish community amid ongoing violence in Israel. Spearheaded by the BU Zionist Organization...


Campus News

Five-year plan to improve outdoor spaces on campus underway

Binghamton University’s five-year plan to upgrade campus recreational facilities is in progress. After an approximate three-year planning phase, the project was officially announced in September of last year. The effort is intended...


Campus News

Anti-abortion table draws backlash, student protest

Students for Life of America (SFLA), a pro-life organization that partnered with Binghamton University’s College Republicans, drew backlash with their recent tabling event. On Sept. 18 in the Glenn G. Bartle Library...


Community

Sheriff's office appoints new jail administrator

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that Major Robert Charpinsky has been named jail administrator. Charpinsky will supervise and oversee the daily operations at the Broome County Correctional Facility, after 18...


Community

Astor D. Rice Foundation receives $150,000 in funding for new youth program

The Astor D. Rice Foundation, a community organization, received $150,000 from the City of Binghamton. The money will fund a new program to serve at-risk middle school students and their families in...


Campus News

Division of DEI relaunches UDiversity Educational Institute

Binghamton University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is relaunching the UDiversity Educational Institute (UDiversity) to encourage diversity-centered training for students and faculty. According to their website, UDiversity is committed to...


News

Binghamton City School Board unanimously rejects PILOT program supported by Mayor, City Council

Over the summer, the Binghamton City Council approved a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement for a housing project in Downtown Binghamton supported by the mayor. Then, the Binghamton City School Board voted unanimously to...


Orientation Issue 2023

Places to know at BU

Libraries Binghamton University has three main libraries for students to utilize. Glenn G. Bartle Library is located on campus and includes various research services for students, as well as reservable study spaces...


Campus News

Plans for 2023 commencement ceremonies finalized

Binghamton University will hold 10 separate commencement ceremonies this week for the class of 2023. According to BingUNews, over 4,500 degrees for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates will be granted to BU’s...


Student Association

SA president, BSU push to add Black Solidarity Day to academic calendar

Binghamton University students and administrators are working to add Black Solidarity Day to the academic calendar. Black Solidarity Day falls annually on the first Monday of November, just before Election Day. According...