Community
BU designated as drive-thru coronavirus testing site for Broome County
Visitors to the Binghamton University campus are now greeted by white tents filling several of BU’s parking lots, after the University was designated as a drive-thru coronavirus testing site for Broome County....
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...
Community
Local action groups protest alleged medical malpractice at Broome County Jail amid the coronavirus pandemic
Several local progressive groups continue to protest against alleged medical malpractice at Broome County Jail amid the coronavirus pandemic. Last Tuesday, Citizen Action of New York, Truth Pharm and Justice and Unity...
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...
Science & Research
SUNY ends contract with ScienceDirect
The future of ScienceDirect as a source for scholarly articles is bleak with State University of New York (SUNY) canceling its subscription after a deal could not be made with its publishing...
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...
Science & Research
Members of the BU community combat COVID-19 on the frontlines
While others are self-quarantining, some Binghamton University community members are fighting on the front lines to protect public health during the coronavirus pandemic. From Binghamton to Long Island, Manhattan and Rockland County,...