Student Engagement Stories
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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
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. 6, 2018 - Election Party at Binghamton University - NewsChannel 34
Nov. 6, 2018 - Southern Tier voters show political polarization on rainy Election Day 2018 - Press & Sun-Bulletin
Nov. 5, 2018 - Binghamton University to host Election Day party - BingUNews
Nov. 5 2018 - Center for Civic Engagement registers more than 2,000 students to vote - Pipe Dream
Nov. 4, 2018 - Student groups host debate watch party for U.S. House of Representatives race - Pipe Dream
Oct. 29, 2018 - Pipe Dream and CCE midterm election candidate outreach - Pipe Dream
Oct. 11, 2018 - Center for Civic Engagement registers students to vote. - WBNG
Oct. 10, 2018 - CCE coordinated volunteers for 4th annual Walnut Street Park Fall Festival - WBNG
Oct. 10, 2018 - Binghamton University hosts Community Opportunities Fair - NewsChannel 34
Oct. 4, 2018 - Binghamton University holds 9th annual Community Opportunities Fair - WBNG
Aug. 2018 - Binghamton University named NASPA Lead Initiative Institution
July 2018 - North Country educators see 'promise' of community schools project (pg. 15) - NYSUT
March 15, 2018 - Binghamton University seeing increase in student voters - Spectrum News
March 3, 2018 - How College Campuses Are Trying to Tap Students' Voting Power - New York Times
March 2, 2018 - Binghamton University student honored as 2018 Newman Civic Fellow
Jan. 30, 2018 - Binghamton University hires new director of Center for Civic Engagement
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)
Dec. 16, 2017 - 30 Days Of Giving 2017 – Day 24: Binghamton University Builds University-Assisted Community Schools - SUNY Big Ideas blog
