Campus News

'Palestinian History' course taught for the first time since 2020

Following last year’s rise in pro-Palestinian activism on campus, Kent Schull, an associate professor of history and the director of the Center for Middle East and North Africa Studies, reintroduced and taught...


Community

Bridge Green Upcycle hosts Infinity Lab & Prototype Facility launch event

Bridge Green Upcycle, a startup founded by Binghamton University alumnus Balki Iyer MS ‘00, hosted a launch event for its new Infinity Lab & Prototype Facility last week. Held at Huron Campus...


Community

Local officials remove unhoused encampment along Susquehanna River

The Binghamton Public Works Department joined local police in clearing an unhoused encampment by the Susquehanna River after a reported fire. Following the incident on Nov. 20, police allowed inhabitants of these...


Campus News

Services for Students with Disabilities hosts athlete, Emmy-nominated speaker Robert Anthony

As part of Services for Students with Disabilities’ Reframing Disabilities Week, Emmy-nominated motivational speaker and athlete Robert Anthony gave a talk this Tuesday. Anthony was born with fibular hemimelia, a birth defect...


Campus News

Community mourns accepted student Omer Neutra

To grieve the loss of accepted Binghamton University student Omer Neutra, community members gathered for a memorial service Tuesday night in the Mandela Room. The service was led by the BU Zionist...


Campus News

Accepted student Omer Neutra was killed fighting Hamas on Oct. 7, Israeli military says

The Israeli Defense Forces said early Monday morning that Omer Neutra, a Plainview, New York native who deferred his admission to Binghamton University to serve in the Israeli military, was killed in...


Community

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant faces uncertain future

Speculation that a dispensary could replace the popular Hacienda Mexican Restaurant has sparked concern from community members and local political figures. In October, New York’s Office of Cannabis Management issued a marijuana...


Campus News

Debate Team claims victory at Wake Forest tournament

A Wake Forest University tournament saw a victory for the Binghamton University Debate Team as it ended its fall semester, cementing its status as one of the nation’s top-ranking debate teams. The...


Community

Chroma Cafe and Bakery reopens in Binghamton

The Chroma Cafe & Bakery has been a city of Binghamton staple for over a decade and will continue to provide an assortment of food and drinks after its Nov. 15 reopening....


alumni

Meet the three former Bearcats who will sit in the House of Representatives

Years ago, they walked on the Peace Quad, attended classes in the Lecture Hall and lived in dormitories. Now, three Binghamton University alumni will sit in the U.S. House of Representatives come...


Campus News

Graduate Student Employees Union pushes petition for better pay and working conditions

The Graduate Student Employee Union has created a petition to continue pushing SUNY for improved working conditions. Graduate student employees, including many teaching assistants and graduate assistants, have long struggled for greater...


Community

BU Community Schools secures $4.5 million grant for student mental health services

In a monumental step toward prioritizing student well-being, Binghamton University Community Schools secured a $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand mental health services in Chenango County. This...


Community

New York Power Authority fields public comment on green energy plan

The New York Power Authority recently held a hearing at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton for its drafted Renewables Strategic Plan. Set forth by the inclusion of elements of the Build...