Campus News

Physical facilities engineer remembered for love of family, commitment to work at BU

Mark Conklin, a plant utility engineer for physical facilities at Binghamton University, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 15 at his home in New Milford, PA. He was 57 years old. Conklin grew...


Community

Mother and son team up to create educational apps for kids

When he was growing up, Keith Gardner wanted to create mobile apps. Now, he has 30 available on the App Store. Gardner, a senior majoring in computer science, and his mother, Anne,...


Campus News

Binghamton University athletics department receives $1M donation

On Wednesday afternoon, the Binghamton University athletics department announced that it had received the largest gift in BU athletics history. Dr. Bai Lee, a local physician and member of the Binghamton University...


Speakers

U.S. Congressman describes road from BU to D.C.

Notable Binghamton University alumni have pursued careers in as many fields as there are potholes on Riverside Drive. Only one, however, has gone on to represent the Americans in Congress. Brooklyn native...


Campus News

Binghamton University research center awarded $10 million in New York State funding

An influential department on campus has been recognized for its innovation and research productivity. Along with this recognition comes $10 million in New York state research funding over the next 10 years....


Campus News

Old Digman Hall to reopen as housing for freshmen in Fall 2016

Coming fall 2016, Old Digman Hall will reopen with all-new renovations for an all-new class of Bearcats. Although the buildings in the retired Dickinson Community are now mostly used for classes, Residential...


Speakers

In fight over oil, corporations battle with communities for water rights

While filling up their car at the gas pump, most people don’t think twice about where it comes from. George Caffentzis, a retired philosophy professor from the University of Southern Maine, was...


Science & Research

For studies in stress and schizophrenia, BU grad wins prestigious fellowship

Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder that is a lot more complicated than the stereotypical hallucinations that society has reduced it to, and National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship winner Katherine Frost is on...


Campus News

Wall Street executive gives BU students tips on advancing business career

Navigating the job market and finding success in the workforce is hard enough for any recent graduate; when that student is an international student, the obstacles become greater. International students from Jordan,...


Campus News

Students get a taste of adventure in unconventional classes

Yoga, weight training, spinning — for some students trying to fill their health and wellness general education requirement, the simpler, the better. But Binghamton University offers more for those looking to step...