Campus News

Investigation underway after office fire breaks out in Science III

A small fire broke out in Science III at Binghamton University this Saturday, Nov. 6. According to WBNG, the fire broke out around 2:30 p.m., and the building was evacuated with no...


Campus News

NYS Gov. Kathy Hochul attends BU Health Sciences building opening, gets vaccine booster

New York State (NYS) Gov. Kathy Hochul received her COVID-19 booster shot at the grand opening of the new Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences building last Monday. The renovated Health...


Campus News

Professor emeritus of theatre dies at 77

John Vestal, 77, former chair of the art and theatre departments, died on Wednesday, Oct. 27 according to a Nov. 2 Binghamton University Dateline announcement. Vestal taught at BU since 1973, before...


Campus News

BU pharmacy dean speaks on Parkinson's research

Gloria Meredith, the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science founding dean and distinguished professor of pharmaceutical sciences, shed light on her research into Parkinson’s disease at an event on Monday....


SUNY News

Binghamton student announced as member of EOP Student Ambassador Program

The SUNY system’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) has elected 21 student ambassadors, including a Binghamton University student, who will serve to mentor and strengthen connections among EOP students. According to the academics...


Campus News

BU hosts roundtable discussion on gender equity and inclusion in different research fields

The External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center at Binghamton University held a panel discussion on Wednesday, sparking a conversation about gender equity and inclusion in different fields of research. The event, titled...


Off-Campus News

Mayor Rich David announces $2 million investment into redeveloping blighted properties

Dilapidated and devalued properties across Binghamton are about to get a second lease on life. On Oct. 18, Binghamton Mayor Richard David announced the city’s newest investment with the Broome County Land...


Politics

New York State Attorney General challenges bills targeting women's and transgender rights

The New York state attorney general has filed briefs against two pieces of controversial legislation. Attorney General Letitia James filed briefs against the Texas abortion bill, known as Senate Bill 8 (SB...


Campus News

BU to build new welcome center after $1.2 million alumni donation

Binghamton University will be using a recent alumni donation to fund the construction of a new welcome center at the main entrance of campus. Roger and Charlene Kramer, 1972 and 1973 graduates...


News

Binghamton mayoral candidates debate for final time

Last Thursday, Binghamton mayoral candidates faced off in one last debate before the Nov. 2 election. At 8 p.m. on Oct. 21, WSKG hosted a debate between Jared Kraham (R), the current...