Campus News

Rising Binghamton University senior dies unexpectedly

Idan Greenstein, a junior majoring in electrical engineering, has passed away, according to a B-Line statement released Thursday afternoon. Greenstein died unexpectedly on Tuesday, according to his obituary page. He was a...


Campus News

BU students await fall semester decision as other SUNY schools unveil potential courses of action

While some other SUNY schools are informing their students of possible changes to the fall semester, Binghamton University has not yet released a plan or updated students about what options administrators are...


Campus News

University staff step up to operate Bear Necessities Food Pantry as student volunteers return home amid COVID-19

As the coronavirus pandemic continues in New York state, many are struggling to secure access to necessary supplies. In response, the Bear Necessities Food Pantry at Binghamton University is working to allocate...


Campus News

Harpur College Dean Elizabeth Chilton steps down to accept executive position at Washington State University

Harpur College of Arts and Sciences is saying goodbye to Dean Elizabeth Chilton, as she plans to leave Binghamton University for a new position over the summer. In a May 1 statement...


Campus News

Coronavirus forces BU's summer academic programs to move online

As of March 19, all BU events and classes were either canceled or moved to an online format because of the coronavirus. Now, the transition to distance learning during the latter half...


Features

Alumni book club seeks to connect BU community members of all ages

A novel online program is allowing Binghamton University alumni to unite around their love for reading. The BU Alumni Association recently created a book club to bring BU alumni together, regardless of...


Student Association

SA distributes sexual assault campus climate survey to all BU students

As part of its sexual assault education initiative, the Student Association (SA) is partnering with the Higher Education Data Sharing (HEDS) Consortium to distribute a sexual assault campus climate survey to all...


Campus News

BU receives $13.6 million in funding from the CARES Act

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Binghamton University has received more than $13.6 million in funds allocated through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and...


Campus News

'What do I do in a country that I can’t leave?': Travel and residency worries raised by BU international students

Chunxiao Yang, an international student from Beijing, China and a sophomore double–majoring in sociology and Asian and Asian American studies, had a ticket booked to go home on March 13 amid concerns...


Campus News

'Everything is now my responsibility': BU junior loses father to the coronavirus

On March 11, Ryan Loche heard that classes at Binghamton University and other SUNY schools across the state would move online. Around March 18, his father, Chris Loche, started showing cold and...