Campus News
"Bowling for Books" brings together multicultural student groups
On Thursday, Binghamton University students gathered in the University Union to celebrate the end of a monthslong fundraising collaboration. “Bowling for Books” was a culmination of fundraising work for the project known...
Campus News
Students and faculty study tattoo ink dangers
Binghamton University students and faculty recently conducted a study on commercial tattoo inks and their potential threats to human health. Assistant Professor of Chemistry John Swierk, in collaboration with the Swierk Group,...
Campus News
"Multicultural Extravaganza" celebrates cultural diversity
Binghamton University held its seventh annual Multicultural Extravaganza in celebration of cultural diversity. On Saturday, BU students gathered at the Peace Quad to honor the University’s diverse cultures. Students from various multicultural...
News
Monkeypox reaches Broome County
As a result of increasing Monkeypox cases across New York state, The Broome County Health Department (BCHD) is asking the public to be aware of further spread. According to the New York...
Campus News
Watson college scholars program receives Inspiring Program in STEM Award
Binghamton University’s Watson College Scholars Program has recently received the 2022 Inspiring Program in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine. Through the award, the magazine seeks to recognize colleges and organizations...
Campus News
Kaschak Institute weclomes new executive director
Lorena Aguilar, the new executive director of Binghamton University’s Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls, already has plans set in motion to turn the institute into a beacon of...
Off-Campus News
Zoning legislation to face Planning Commission
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham’s legislation to restrict student housing in residential areas will go before the Planning Commission on Monday, Sept. 12. First proposed in July, the law would prohibit four or...
Campus News
Campus construction resumes this fall semester
Construction is continuing on the Binghamton University campus as the fall semester begins. Renovations include ongoing work being done on the third floor of the Glenn G. Bartle Library, Science buildings and...
Politics
BU's Lea Webb wins state senate primary
15 years ago, Lea Webb, ‘04, became the youngest person to join the Binghamton City Council. Now, she may be closing in on the state senate. Webb, a diversity education coordinator at...
Community
JUST wins class action lawsuit against Broome County Sherriff
After two years of prohibited contact between inmates and visitors, Broome County Jail must resume in-person visitation. Last May, Justice and Unity for the Southern Tier (JUST), a nonprofit that advocates against...