Student Engagement Stories
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Engaging students in the 2020 CensusThe CCE has been working hard to "Get out the Count" among college students in Binghamton. Read more. |
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Binghamton University designated as an Elite Leader Campus by the Andrew Goodman FoundationMay 22, 2020 - Binghamton was recognized by the AGF as one of just five Leader Campuses within their national, nonpartisan Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere Network, which includes over 70 college campuses across the United States. Read more. |
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Community Engagement class immigration stories exhibit moves onlineMay 15, 2020 - Students in Lisa Yun’s Community Engagement class shared their families’ immigration stories in online formats in an effort to help people understand each other and empathize with each other’s struggles. Read more. |
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2019-20 Excellence in Community Engagement awardsMay 5, 2020 - The CCE is thrilled to announce the winners of the individual and student group 2019-2020 Community Engagement Excellence awards. Read more. |
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Youth Initiative interns remain connected to students virtuallyMay 1, 2020 - Despite the pandemic closing schools, Binghamton University juniors Alyssa Mastrantonio and Rhianna Triolo continue to be active CCE Youth Initiative interns at St. James Elementary School in Johnson City through virtual learning. Read more. |
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Students respond to COVID-19 food insecurityApril 24, 2020 - Three Binghamton University graduate students are working with local agencies to address increased food insecurity due to the coronavirus. Read more. |
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Mary LibertyApril 16, 2020 - Through her B-IMPACT summer internship placement at the Crime Victims Assistance Center, sophomore Mary Liberty learned professional skills while helping others. Read more. |
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Max KurantMarch 30, 2020 - Freshman Max Kurant helped implement a text messaging platform to inform community members of events and programming in the North or Main neighborhood of Binghamton through the CCE's new LEAD program. Read more. |
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Binghamton BuddiesMarch 9, 2020 - 50 volunteers visit schools around the county to help BOCES students with their work, play with them during their free time and most importantly, offer friendship and support. Read more. |
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On-site resources developed at Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolNov. 25, 2019 - Graduate student Rose Olsen created a community closet and food pantry located at the school, after working with school administration to determine their goals in supporting students. Read more. |
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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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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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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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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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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. |
Current News
May 26, 2020 - Binghamton University designated Elite Leader Campus by Goodman Foundation - NewsChannel 34
May 12, 2020 - NY-22 candidates in the GOP primary invited to television/radio debate - WSKG
March 19, 2020 - Student response to 2020 census and primary elections may be affected by COVID-19, CCE says - Pipe Dream
March 12, 2020 - Two new Provost Awards for Faculty Excellence - BingU News
March 9, 2020 - 2020 census projects low student response - Pipe Dream
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)
