Welcome to Binghamton University
Newsletter
About
Volume 1, Issue 1
A world-class institution, Binghamton University offers students a broad, interdisciplinary
education with an international perspective and one of the most vibrant research programs in
the nation.
Ranked among the elite public universities in the country, Binghamton challenges students
academically, not financially, in its unique, best-of-both-worlds environment.
Our academic culture rivals a first-rate private university — rigorous, collaborative and boldly
innovative — while our campus culture exemplifies the best kind of public university
experience: richly diverse students, active social life and deep engagement with the
community.
Our students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one-on-one with an exceptional faculty
and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like
combined degrees, foreign language study groups and an unparalleled international education
program.
Our History
BU opened its doors as a Triple Cities College in 1946 to serve the needs of local veterans returning from
service in World War II. Originally located in Endicott, five miles west of the present campus, the
fledgling school was a branch of Syracuse University.
Four years later, when the college was incorporated into the State University of New York, it was
renamed Harpur College in honor of Robert Harpur, a Colonial teacher, patriot and pioneer, who
devoted his later years to settling the area around Binghamton.
Until 1953, Harpur College was one of only two public liberal arts colleges in the state. In 1961, the
campus was moved across the Susquehanna River to Vestal. Growing enrollment and a reputation for
excellence soon led to the selection of Harpur College as one of four doctorate-granting University
Centers in the state system.
In 1965, the campus was formally designated the State University of New York at Binghamton. BU was
adopted as our informal name in 1992.
At a Glance
A world class institution, Binghamton University offers students a broad, interdisciplinary education with
an international perspective and one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. BU is one of
America's premier public universities. We attract outstanding students and award-winning professors
who are partners in active discovery — we don't collect knowledge, we create it.
Our Schools
Voted #4 science
in 2014 and
as a best value
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences: with our three divisions – fine arts and humanities,
mathematics, and social sciences – we are the largest of BU's six schools.
among the nation's public colleges for
out-of-state students and #15 overall Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The College of Community and Public Affairs: prepares our graduates to work with individuals, groups,
families, communities and organizations for the public good.
The Decker School of Nursing: prides itself on both the quality and the quantity of its clinical practice
experiences that are seen as the foundation for graduates' success in professional practice.
The Graduate School of Education: our graduate programs offer professionals an enriching
environment in which to hone their skills to become certified to teach, become administrators or to take
their existing education careers to the next level.
The School of Management: ranked among the elite business programs in the nation. Its unique
integrated curriculum prepares our outstanding students - both undergraduate and graduate - for the
business challenges of today, and to be future leaders.
The Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science: the Watson School prepares
students to embrace new challenges and create the future.
Gorgeous Campus and Community
About Us:
 The campus is spread across 930 acres on a wooded hillside above
Opened in 1946
the Susquehanna River in the Binghamton suburb of Vestal.
Elite premier public university
 The University consistently receives top recognition in The Princeton
Review's annual "green rating" of colleges.
World class institution
 The on-campus Nature Preserve boasts 190 acres of protected
forest and wetlands with hiking/biking/running trails and a six-acre
Six schools
pond.
 Downtown Binghamton offers a world-class opera company, a
symphony orchestra, movie theaters, clubs, incredible restaurants, bars and professional hockey
and baseball teams.
Innovative Living-Learning Facilities
 Modeled after Oxford University, our students live in six modern residential communities, each
with its own distinct personality and neighborhood feel.
 The sprawling, four-building science complex -- soon to be five as construction progresses on a
new science building -- features a multi-climate greenhouse, one of largest teaching and
research facilities of its kind which is divided into tropical, temperate, alpine and desert zones.
 The Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC) is home to the Bioengineering Building, which
features state-of-the-art, modular laboratories and clinical research space and a start-up suite
for new companies. The complex also encompasses the Engineering and Science Building, which
is home to the Watson School dean's office, as well as the departments of mechanical
engineering and electrical/computer engineering, state-of-the-art laboratory space, suites for
business start-ups and offices.
 The spacious Anderson Center for the Performing Arts showcases a "transforming," 1,200-seat
theater with a retractable rear wall for lawn seating and is celebrating its 25th anniversary
season.
 The University Art Museum's permanent collection includes over 3,000 modern and ancient
pieces, including a nationally recognized Asian Art Gallery.
 Progressive Architecture featured our two stunning academic buildings, home to the schools of
management, nursing and education and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Active, Athletic Community
The Binghamton Bearcats field 21 NCAA Division I varsity teams.
Students choose from dozens of competitive and just-for-fun club and intramural sports teams, from
soccer to coed dodgeball.
FitSpace is our state-of-the-art fitness center with in-house personal trainers and 45 group classes each
week.
FitSpace has:
 Complete 15 piece Hoist Roc-It circuit
 Hoist 9 station Jungle Gym
 2 Cybexo Bravo Pulley Systems
 UMAX Dumbbells
 Over 30 Free-weight Stations

A Hammer Strength Elite Half Rack with a custom lifting platform and rubber bumper weight
plates

A Hammer Strength Glute/Ham machine

An array of accessories including Kettlebells ranging from 10 – 60 pounds

Octane Lateral X Trainers
Our awesome Outdoor Pursuits program organizes day and weekend kayaking, climbing, hiking, and
camping trips to the region's many state grounds.
Contact Us
Visit us at www.binghamton.edu for more information or call us at 607-777-2171