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Molinaro's support for impeachment inquiry draws criticism
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the speaker of the House, announced Tuesday that he was opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Rep. Marc Molinaro, who represents Greater Binghamton in Congress, then issued...
Campus News
Lyceum program provides educational opportunities for adults
The Lyceum program, a lifelong-learning institute (LLI) for adults wanting to take university-level courses, will open its fall course selection on Sept. 18. Lyceum offers 120 courses per year to members of...
Community
I-GMAP hosts webinar focused on sustainable peace in Africa
On Monday, the Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) hosted its first webinar of the academic year, featuring visiting practitioner Frank Osei. The webinar, “Blueprint for Sustainable Peace? Practitioners’ Perspective...
Community
AG James secures agreement to cap insulin prices for uninsured New Yorkers
Uninsured New Yorkers will now pay lower prices for insulin, thanks to an agreement reached by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. On Sept. 8, James secured a five-year agreement with...
Campus News
Rise of AI met with mixed reactions from faculty
The rise of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT may lead to lasting changes in academia. Since launching in 2022, ChatGPT, an “AI-powered language model,” has about 100 million monthly users and can be...
SUNY News
Chancellor King unveils $1 million plan to address food insecurity on SUNY campuses
SUNY Chancellor John King recently announced a $1 million plan to fight food insecurity on SUNY campuses that may benefit Binghamton University students. The money funding the initiative — taken out of...
Community
Broome County Suicide Prevention Coalition holds National Suicide Prevention Month programming
The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Broome County is organizing a series of events throughout September to educate residents about available resources for those experiencing suicidal ideation. For September — National Suicide Prevention...
Community
Bundy Museum faces funding crunch, may close at the end of 2023
A Binghamton cultural icon might be forced to close amid a funding shortfall. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Bundy Museum of History & Art was the home of...
Campus News
Division of DEI relaunches UDiversity Educational Institute
Binghamton University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is relaunching the UDiversity Educational Institute (UDiversity) to encourage diversity-centered training for students and faculty. According to their website, UDiversity is committed to...
Campus News
UUP approves four-year agreement with New York state
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a labor agreement with the United University Professions (UUP), the union that represents more than 37,000 faculty and staff on SUNY campuses. According to a press...