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Providing COVID-19 emergency support

Image: Huimin Zhou, a PhD student in the Watson School's Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, oversees the 3D-printing of ventilator adapters and face masks at a lab in the Innovative Technologies Complex. — Huimin Zhou, a PhD student in the Watson School's Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, oversees the 3D-printing of ventilator adapters and face masks at a lab in the Innovative Technologies Complex. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

Read about how donors to the Binghamton Fund for Excellence are coming through with essential aid.
Find out how a Binghamton University Foundation programmer analyst is developing a prototype for a mechanical ventilator.
Learn how faculty in Harpur College of Arts and Sciences provided supplies from their labs and offered up use of their 3D printers.
More stories about additional University contributions to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic are online.

Supporting your passions, making an impact

Image: SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson speaks at a press conference Feb. 11 in the TAU Bearcat Club Room of the Events Center to announce an anonymous donor family's $60 million commitment to develop a new Baseball Stadium Complex at Binghamton. — SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson speaks at a press conference Feb. 11 in the TAU Bearcat Club Room of the Events Center to announce an anonymous donor family's $60 million commitment to develop a new Baseball Stadium Complex at Binghamton. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

Gifts of all sizes share donor love for Binghamton University.

Bolstering student success

Image: Leona C. Fiske, at her Binghamton-area home, discusses the sentiment behind her new scholarship for nursing students. — Leona C. Fiske, at her Binghamton-area home, discusses the sentiment behind her new scholarship for nursing students. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

Donor's seven-figure gift establishes generous nursing scholarship.

CCPA announces landmark gift to benefit Community Schools

Image: Students discuss a group project in what will be the Charlie K. Community Schools Room. — Students discuss a group project in what will be the Charlie K. Community Schools Room. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

A room in the University Downtown Center will be named to honor the memory of enthusiastic educator Charlie Kochersberger.

Celebrating donors

Image: Owen C. Pell ’80, LLD ’11, left, with Nobel Prize winner M. Stanley Whittingham at the Feb. 6 event. — Owen C. Pell ’80, LLD ’11, left, with Nobel Prize winner M. Stanley Whittingham at the Feb. 6 event. Image Credit: Jonathan King '15.

The event program featured Binghamton University's Nobel Prize winner.

Payroll deduction spotlight

Image: Silvana Monaco, in Physical Facilities at Binghamton, has supported the University via payroll deduction since she joined the staff in 1990. — Silvana Monaco, in Physical Facilities at Binghamton, has supported the University via payroll deduction since she joined the staff in 1990. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

Faculty and staff see the impact of their gifts at work.

Supporting the Binghamton Fund

Image: Mark S. Newman ‘71 and Sharon M. Newman, through the Newman Family Foundation, significantly increased their support of the Binghamton Fund. They are pictured with Casey Gilbert ‘23, a recipient of the Mark S. Newman ‘71 Scholarship, which the Newmans also support through their foundation. — Mark S. Newman ‘71 and Sharon M. Newman, through the Newman Family Foundation, significantly increased their support of the Binghamton Fund. They are pictured with Casey Gilbert ‘23, a recipient of the Mark S. Newman ‘71 Scholarship, which the Newmans also support through their foundation. Image Credit: David Williams.

Donors increase their commitment to students.

Celebrating donor generosity

Image: Lisa C. Beck in front of the Jeffrey S. Beck and Lisa C. Beck Laboratory in the Smart Energy Building of the Innovative Technologies Complex. — Lisa C. Beck in front of the Jeffrey S. Beck and Lisa C. Beck Laboratory in the Smart Energy Building of the Innovative Technologies Complex. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

Campus events recognize donors and their giving.

A Harvest Evening

Image: The University Downtown Center, home to the College of Community and Public Affairs, in downtown Binghamton. — The University Downtown Center, home to the College of Community and Public Affairs, in downtown Binghamton. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

The community and University join together to advance CCPA.

Google engineer provides coding opportunity for students of all majors

Image: James B. Bankoski ’91 assists students competing in the first-ever Google Games at Binghamton University in September 2017. About 220 students formed teams of five to participate in the puzzle-solving competition that involved coding and word association games. — James B. Bankoski ’91 assists students competing in the first-ever Google Games at Binghamton University in September 2017. About 220 students formed teams of five to participate in the puzzle-solving competition that involved coding and word association games. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

Donors make interdisciplinary learning possible.

Writer plans support for Libraries in her will

Image: Molly Peacock ’69 speaking on the panel “Your Voice: Writers Sharing their Personal Journey” during Binghamton Women’s Weekend at Convene in New York City in October 2017. — Molly Peacock ’69 speaking on the panel “Your Voice: Writers Sharing their Personal Journey” during Binghamton Women’s Weekend at Convene in New York City in October 2017. Image Credit: Kristyn Ulanday '69.

Legacy gifts demonstrate donors' commitment to Binghamton.

Refugee turned MPA student gains life-changing experience

Image: Ngo Hna, MPA '19. — Ngo Hna, MPA '19. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

Donors enable students to follow their dreams.

New scholarship shines light on career possibility

Image: Benjamin P. Obrist '19. — Benjamin P. Obrist '19. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

Students have access to a world of opportunities, thanks to donors.

Students find refuge in renovated music practice room

Image: Archak Ranjan '21 plays the piano in the Broome Closet. — Archak Ranjan '21 plays the piano in the Broome Closet. Image Credit: Jonathan Cohen.

Donors enhance campus and support student life.

Last Updated: 6/16/20