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Binghamton University Closes Classrooms for Two-Weeks of Remote Instruction

Thursday, October 8 by Bill Moyer

Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger announced Wednesday that the University would be begin a two-week period of remote instruction on Thursday, Oct. 8, due to a rising number of positive COVID-19 cases. Though Binghamton had not yet reached the 100 threshold, positive cases... Read More.

Equestrian Team at Binghamton University Making Its Mark in Major Competitions

Wednesday, July 1 by Bill Moyer

Among the many prominent sporting teams boasted by the Binghamton area, one team of college students has earned the title of ‘Top Team’ in Intercollege Equestrian Zone 2 Region 1 this past academic year. The... Read More.

Stenger: Statement on BU’s Suspension of Classes Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Thursday, March 12 by Bill Moyer

A message from Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger: Due to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement at his press conference Wednesday, the following will remain in effect until the end of the semester at Binghamton University:All classes must go online by Thursday, March... Read More.

Binghamton University Students Return for Spring Semester Classes

Tuesday, January 21 by Bill Moyer

Spring semester classes start Wednesday for 18,100 students at Binghamton University. On anything but a "spring"-like day, students returned to the Vestal campus amid snow flurries, cold temperatures and gusty winds when dormitories reopened on Sunday. Perhaps the weather will be spring-like... Read More.

BU Professor Washington in Sweden to Receive Nobel Prize

Wednesday, December 4 by Bill Moyer

He was packed, ready and left at noon Wednesday to fly to Stockholm, Sweden, where, after a whirlwind of activities, Distinguished Professor M. Stanley Whittingham will receive his Nobel Prize in Chemistry in a ceremony on Tuesday, December 10.And more than... Read More.

BU Trainer Goes for Steel Spike Bending Guinness World Record

Friday, November 29 by Bill Moyer

Binghamton University lecturer and strength trainer Bill Clark will attempt his second Guinness World Record at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Old Union Hall, in the University Union, on campus. Clark, who beat the Guinness World Record in 2018 or most license plates... Read More.

BU Issues Statement on Monday Night Ruckus, Two Arrested

Tuesday, November 19 by Bill Moyer

Monday night, a speaker sponsored by the College Republicans was disrupted and ultimately prevented from presenting by a large group of students and others. The University anticipated that the event would attract demonstrators, given the challenges with a tabling activity by the College Republicans... Read More.

Sen. Fred Akshar Cancels BU Speaking Amid Student ‘Chaos’

Tuesday, November 19 by Bill Moyer

State Sen. Fred Akshar, 52nd NY District, issued this statement Monday night: I’m disgusted by the chaos we’ve witnessed erupt across the Binghamton University campus over the past several days. I was scheduled to speak at an event this week at Binghamton University sponsored... Read More.

BU Issues Lenghty Statement on Campus Protest Incident

Monday, November 18 by Bill Moyer

Vice President for Student Affairs Brian Rose has issued this statement related to a incident last week at Binghamton University involving student groups that resulted in campus police getting involved in the dispute you can watch videos of the incident by searching YouTube.

Binghamton Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Wednesday, October 9 by Bill Moyer

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to M. Stanley Whittingham, distinguished professor of chemistry and materials science at Binghamton University. Whittingham won the prize for pioneering research leading to the development of the lithium-ion battery along with John B. Goodenough, University... Read More.