Campus News
BU introduces LGBTQ+ living community
A new LGBTQ+ living community is being established at Binghamton University. Located in Newing College’s Delaware Hall, the community is intended to have a social culture that organizes itself around LGBTQ+ interests,...
Campus News
Doctoral students to see raise in stipends
Binghamton University is the latest in a slew of universities committing to raising stipends for graduate student employees. Over spring break, the University announced it would raise minimum stipends for full-time, 10-month...
Campus News
Dean of Watson College to step down in 2024
The dean of the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Krishnaswami “Hari” Srihari, will step down at the conclusion of the 2024 academic year. Appointed to the position in...
Science & Research
Student creates program that examines political tweets
A Binghamton University student has created a system that analyzes political tweets, merging her interests into one research project. Lisa Foreman, a junior double-majoring in political science and Russian studies, began her...
Student Association
SA passes resolution to reform student fire inspections
The Student Association (SA) Congress is calling for regulations on fire inspections. In a recent resolution, Congress stated that fire inspections conducted by Residential Life operations assistants should only occur between noon...
Student Association
Student club charter backlog clears after three years
The Student Association (SA) has cleared their student club charter backlog after three years. Over the years, there has been a growing number of clubs attempting to complete the chartering process, which...
Campus News
Former dean wins $1.5 million settlement from BU
A former Binghamton University dean has won a $1.5 million settlement from the University. Seshubabu Desu, who served as the former dean of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied...
Campus News
Broome County Republicans allegedly block funds from BU College Republicans event
The Broome County Republican Committee (BCRC) allegedly retaliated against the Binghamton University College Republicans for “not falling in line” behind preferred candidates. The county’s Republican Party had, according to the College Republicans,...
Campus News
Nobel laureate visits BU to receive inaugural award
A 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate was awarded the first-ever Nadia Rubaii Memorial Prize on Friday. Maria Ressa, founder of the Philippines’ top digital news site Rappler, was honored as the inaugural...
SUNY News
SUNY ends COVID-19 vaccination mandate
Beginning this summer, SUNY students are no longer required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend classes. SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the end of the vaccination mandate on Tuesday....