Student Engagement Stories
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Jae Won ChungMay 10, 2019 - Senior economics major Jae Won Chung reflects on discovering her passion for teaching thanks to a Binghamton University Community Schools internship at Windsor High School. Read more. |
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Victoria Wong, PwC ScholarsMay 6, 2019 - Victoria Wong and the School of Management's PricewaterhouseCooper Scholars program wrapped up a year-long partnership with Kali's Klubhouse, an equine therapy organization in Apalachin, N.Y. Read more. |
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Allen Hecht '82April 22, 2019 - After a successful but unfulfilling thirty-two-year career in law, Allen Hecht '82 is about to make a bold change — returning to his home in the Bronx to teach full time through Teach for America. Read more. |
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Nathaniel PerezApril 15, 2019 - Nathaniel Perez and the hermanos of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. provide scholarships to local high school students to encourage and support their interest in pursuing higher education. Read more. |
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Maeve KellyApril 5, 2019 - Freshman nursing student Maeve Kelly uses her love of cooking to connect with residents at the Binghamton Rescue Mission. Read more. |
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Girls Who Code clubMarch 25, 2019 - Fiona Liang, Kasey Hill and Caitlin Hall founded a Girls Who Code club to encourage confidence and excitement among girls at several local high schools who are interested in computing. Read more. |
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Passion for Impact ScholarshipMarch 4, 2019 - Thanks in part to this scholarship awarded by the African Student Organization and MALIK Fraternity Inc., Alpha Bah '18 hosted a Community Health Fair at the Binghamton American Civic Association. Read more. |
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Mmekom UdosenFeb. 11, 2019 - Mmekom Udosen '18 has set out to empower young women in her parents' home community of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, creating Iban Ifiok, an organization resulting from her 2017 Harpur Fellowship grant. Read more. |
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Theresa AlarconJan. 28, 2019 - Theresa Alarcon and her Emerging Leaders Program knowledge community hosted a Halloween event for the North of Main Street community in Binghamton. Read more. |
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Courtney AbbatielloNov. 26, 2018 - Courtney Abbatiello and other members of the Wishmakers on Campus raise money and awareness to make dreams come true for sick children. Read more. |
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Justin LokNov. 26, 2018 - Senior Justin Lok teaches kids about chemistry through fun, interactive science experiments through the Chemistry Outreach Program. Read more. |
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Eden NebelNov. 19, 2018 - Senior Eden Nebel and the newly formed Binghamton University Bee Club raise awareness about the world's rapidly declining bee population. Read more. |
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Katherine ScottNov. 5, 2018 - Binghamton students partner with She's the First to support young women around the world in becoming the first in their family to graduate from high school. Read more. |
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Randi TraisonOct. 29, 2018 - Sophomore Randi Traison works to create a support network for students and community members with type 1 diabetes. Read more. |
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Asthma-Based ResearchOct. 29, 2018 - Under Assistant Professor Judith Quaranta '79, MS '98, PhD '13, undergraduate nursing students use community-based research to find effective strategies for helping children manage their asthma. Read more. |
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Paws and EffectOct. 8, 2018 - These students are dedicated to helping out at numerous local animal shelters, doing everything from cleaning to fundraising to providing love and attention to animals in need. Read more. |
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Yuto Tobin-MiyajiSept. 17, 2018 - As president of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America on Campus, Yuto Tobin-Miyaji coordinates students volunteering with seniors in local senior centers and nursing homes. Read more. |
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Colby GermannMay 7, 2018 - Sophomore Colby Germann and classmates in the Binghamton University Scholars Program spent time working with Syrian refugees in Leros, Greece, as part of a service-learning class led by Kent Schull, associate professor of history. Read more. |
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Griffin MayhewApril 24, 2018 - Senior Griffin Mayhew has found that the best way to connect with another person is to meet them where they are — and sometimes that's over a set of Legos! Read more. |
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Habitat for HumanityMarch 26, 2018 - Students partner with the Broome County Habitat for Humanity chapter to provide safe, affordable housing for local families. Read more. |
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Jason FlattMarch 19, 2018 - MPA student Jason Flatt undertook a SNAP challenge, spending only $30.26 on food for the week in an attempt to better understand the challenges faced by individuals dealing with food insecurity. Read more. |
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Morgan WoodMarch 6, 2018 - Morgan Wood, a Binghamton University junior and passionate advocate for women's and girls' rights, is named a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow. Read more. |
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Liberty in North Korea (LiNK)Feb. 26, 2018 - Through LiNK, Andrew Kang and the other members of this student group are raising awareness about the human cost behind the politics in North Korea. Read more. |
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Sarah SuttonFeb. 19, 2018 - Thanks to service-oriented organizations on campus, like Alpha Phi Omega and Newman House, junior Sarah Sutton has stayed busy volunteering in Binghamton and beyond. Read more. |
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Vivan WuFeb. 12, 2018 - Junior Vivian Wu applies theoretical lessons she's learned from accounting and management information systems classes to impactful volunteering opportunities around the community. Read more. |
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Halley GerberJan. 22, 2018 - A freshman at Binghamton University, Halley Gerber has already started connecting to the community through a class project collecting feminine hygiene products for homeless women. Read more. |
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Shelby SchaeferNov. 27, 2017 - The Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad's Bunk In Program provides Binghamton University junior Shelby Schaefer with hands-on emergency medicine experience. Read more. |
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Ryan OmoruyiOct. 30, 2017 - A study abroad trip to Japan inspired Ryan Omoruyi '15 to use technology to replicate his own experience of learning language through casual conversation. Read more. |
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Stephen BaumgartenOct. 23, 2017 - As chief executive director of Harpur's Ferry EMS agency, Stephen Baumgarten and his colleagues serve students and community members alike. Read more. |
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Brianna CeaSept. 25, 2017 - After serving veterans in her hometown, Brianna Cea committed to serving her country through political engagement and active citizenship. Read more. |
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Cynthia DeFrancoSept. 18, 2017 - From career direction to new friends and a sense of belonging, Cynthia DeFranco has uncovered the many benefits of getting involved. Read more. |
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Miranda CurrierSept. 5, 2017 - As a junior at Binghamton University, Miranda Currier thought she might want to be a math teacher, but was beginning to doubt that it was the right fit for her — until an experience with the Windsor Middle School mentoring program convinced her that, yes, a career in education was definitely where she wanted to end up. Read more. |
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Adam Centeno '17Aug. 17, 2017 - Throughout his undergraduate career, Adam Centeno '17 made an impact on several local school districts through his involvement interning and volunteering with Promise Zone. Read more. |
Current News
Oct. 21, 2019 - Broome County District Attorney Candidates to Debate Oct. 23 - WBNG
Oct. 31, 2019 - New York state sees voting reforms ahead of 2019 elections - Pipe Dream
Oct. 8, 2019 - Binghamton University Hosts 10th Annual Community Opportunities Fair - Fox 40
Oct. 10, 2019 - Binghamton University hosts community fair - NewsChannel 34
Sept. 24, 2019 - National Voter Registration Day - WBNG
Sept. 19, 2019 - Center for Civic Engagement, student organizations table for Constitution Day - Pipe Dream
Aug. 27, 2019 - Binghamton University named NASPA Lead Initiative Institution for seventh consecutive year
May 6, 2019 - Passion to Action talk discusses investigations of political corruption - Pipe Dream
March 6, 2019 - Binghamton University graduate students facilitate K-2 STEM workshops in Windsor - Windsor Central School District
March 5, 2019 - Binghamton University designated a Voter Friendly Campus - BingUNews
Feb. 5, 2019 - Binghamton University recognized as national leader in student voter engagement - BingU News
Nov. 8, 2018 - Broome, BU see high voter turnout, close congressional race - Pipe Dream
Nov. 6, 2018 - Young Voters Say "Our Opinions Do Matter" In 2018 Election - Fox 40
Nov. 5 2018 - Center for Civic Engagement registers more than 2,000 students to vote - Pipe Dream
March 3, 2018 - How College Campuses Are Trying to Tap Students' Voting Power - New York Times
Jan. 24, 2018 - Binghamton University Center for Civic Engagement recognized in the 2016 Voter Friendly Campus Report released by the Campus Vote Project and NASPA for reducing barriers to student voting by hosting an off-campus voter assistance table outside the on-campus polling place during the 2016 presidential election. (Page 19)
