Science & Research
BU professor leads research on mask effectiveness
With COVID-19 positivity rates still on the rise, researchers are searching for the most effective mask technique to reduce the spread. Scott Schiffres, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and his team...
Campus News
Student organizations recount a year of virtual activities
With COVID-19 forcing clubs and organizations to move from in-person to online formats one year ago, many still face several challenges with the new rules and regulations. The Student Association (SA) is...
Campus News
Watson College of Engineering and Applied Sciences receives Bronze-level award for diversity
The Watson College of Engineering and Applied Sciences has received the Bronze-level award for diversity, equity and inclusion from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). The Bronze level, the highest level...
Campus News
Job, internship fairs continue virtually
This spring semester, students will have the opportunity to attend Binghamton University’s job and internship fairs from home. The career fairs will be completely virtual, similar to those held during the fall...
Science & Research
Professor receives grant to promote STEM beyond classroom
In an effort to investigate how we can foster science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning outside of the classroom, a Binghamton University professor has just been awarded a $1.5 million dollar...
SUNY News
NY Federation of College Republicans call for SUNY Chancellor's resignation
College Republicans from across the state are calling upon SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras to resign amid allegations of attempting to hide and alter data about the COVID-19 pandemic. A press release from...
Campus News
BU Speech and Debate team qualifies two teams in National Debate Tournament
For the first time in five years, Binghamton University’s speech and debate team qualified two teams in the National Debate Tournament. By competing in District 8, specifically, BU competes against some of...
Student Association
OCCT, SA and Harpur's Ferry to offer monetary scholarships
Last month, Binghamton University’s Student Association (SA) passed a resolution that allows a few organizations to offer scholarships that further diversity, equity and inclusion. The organizations that can now offer monetary scholarships...
Administration
Common App revises application to add gender identity question
In an effort to become gender-inclusive, the Common Application, a virtual application that allows prospective college students to apply to over 900 schools including Binghamton University, revised its 2021-2022 application. The Common...
Campus News
BU enforces new safety protocols as COVID-19 cases on campus rise
Following a spike in COVID-19 cases on campus, with a total of 362 positive cases from Feb. 13 to Feb. 26, Binghamton University’s Residential Life faculty implemented changes in dining hall services,...