Long-awaited welcome for alumni on campus

Nearly 3,000 people attended Homecoming events on campus Oct. 8-10, the largest of which was the make-up Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020. More than 450 graduates celebrated their accomplishments to the cheers of family and friends who waited nearly 18 months for the occasion. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries ’92, the first Binghamton University graduate elected to the U.S. Congress, was the keynote speaker.

Three Binghamton graduates with careers in social media discussed the effects of online influencers at the annual TIER Talks speaker event. “Reaching the Masses: Meet Alumni Social Media Influencers” examined the use of social media to build brands and inspire volunteerism, and what tomorrow’s influencers could look like.

About 400 alumni and students were in downtown Binghamton for a block party that filled Gorgeous Washington Street with Binghamton colors and spirit. The traditional Saturday tailgate was rebranded as a Fall Festival to bring in more tastes from the local area. A dazzling fireworks show closed out the festivities Saturday evening.