Campus News

BUDS unveils new plan to help students with unused dining dollars

Binghamton University students living off campus or in on-campus apartments can now carry over their old dining dollars from the fall 2020 semester to the spring 2021 semester for $25. The $25...


Campus News

Watson College hires eight new professors amid $11 million deficit

Despite Binghamton University suffering from an $11 million deficit this academic year due to COVID-19, eight new assistant professors were hired in the Watson College of Engineering and Applied Sciences during the...


TEDxBinghamton University

TEDxBinghamtonUniversity set to feature multiple student speakers for the first time

For the first time in its history, TEDxBinghamtonUniversity is set to have multiple student speakers for their annual event in the spring. According to Colleen Nugent, director of communications for TEDxBinghamtonUniversity and...


Community

City of Binghamton passes budget amid opposition

Despite local opposition, the city of Binghamton has approved its 2021 budget. On Oct. 29, the Binghamton City Council passed the $97.7 million budget. This comes amid recent efforts by local organizations...


Community

BU School of Pharmacy hosts countywide rapid testing site

A new mobile testing site makes COVID-19 testing more accessible to Binghamton University students with limited transportation. At the end of September, cases on BU’s campus were increasing steadily, with 134 positive...


Politics

Center for Civic Engagement publishes post-election dialogue guidelines

With politics being a primary topic of conversation following the recent election, political organizations on campus are attempting to stay mindful of how discussions are conducted. The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE),...


Community

Students, community members celebrate Biden's election win

Cities across the country erupted into celebration following the results of the presidential election, and the Binghamton area is no different. On Saturday night, around 60 community members and Binghamton University students...


SUNY News

SUNY Chancellor introduces Student Voices Action Committee

Amid the many adjustments Binghamton University students have faced this year, the ability to make their voices heard within the SUNY system may be a welcome one. On Oct. 23, SUNY Chancellor...


Campus News

BU, SUNY cancel study abroad programs for winter, spring semesters

Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Binghamton University has decided to cancel study abroad programs for both the winter session and spring semester. All BU-sponsored study abroad programs were canceled Oct. 1. A...


Campus News

Binghamton Advantage Program confronts COVID-19

The Binghamton Advantage Program (BAP) at SUNY Broome Community College (BCC) is navigating through the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The BAP program provides an opportunity for students to be...