Campus News

Binghamton University names new ombudsman

Binghamton University has its new ombudsman. President Harvey Stenger announced today that Bathabile Mthombeni will be assuming the position on Jan. 15. Mthombeni received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Princeton University, and...


Campus News

Ali Mazrui remembered for five decades in academics, activism

While memorials are usually somber events, the memorial for Binghamton University professor and renowned scholar, Ali Mazrui, had the atmosphere of a family gathering, as guests shared stories of the man who...


Community

Runner show off best bad taste, worst of winter fashion in 5K

The run, co-sponsored by the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA), began in Lot S in front of Newing College and ended between Academic Buildings A and B. ...


Speakers

Professorial candidate talks emotional, social consequences of alcohol abuse

As part of her application process to become a research professor, Catharine Fairbairn, who received her Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, gave a talk on Monday evening on alcohol’s rewards in ...


Campus News

Before finals, Tamasha performers ask for one last dance

Freshmen of IISU dawned colorful and sparkling outfits to open the night with a high-energy welcoming dance, which was followed by over 70 students performing traditional Indian dances with Western influences, a ...


Science & Research

BU alumna named an American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow

Binghamton University alumnus Natasha Jonoska has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), providing recognition for the value of her work. ...


Science & Research

Physics professor takes closer look at green energy

Binghamton University physics professor Pegor Aynajian sits in his office amid piles of papers riddled with formulas, describing the isolated chamber where he conducts experiments to break down and improve long-standing physics...


Speakers

AIDS Awareness Festival highlights struggles of being HIV positive

HIV/AIDS affects millions of people around the world, from wealthy celebrities like Magic Johnson and Arthur Ashe to minimum wage workers struggling just to survive. On Tuesday, Binghamton University campus groups helped...


Campus News

SUNY implements system-wide sexual assault policy

The rule, which mimics the policy of the California state school system, states that sexual partners must actively agree to sexual intercourse in order for it to be considered consensual. ...


Speakers

Energy Executives talk options to empower local areas

SUNY BEST (Business and Education Cooperative of the Southern Tier) hosted the New York Winter Statewide Energy Tour Thursday at BU to discuss the state’s clean energy policies and initiatives and how ...