Binghamton University is grounded in a deep commitment to vibrant partnerships that extend from the Southern Tier across the state and nation to the global stage.

Binghamton has cultivated enduring, mutually beneficial relationships that connect scholarship, education, and innovation with the priorities and aspirations of the communities and partners with whom it works.

Building on this foundation, Binghamton has a powerful opportunity to more intentionally align and elevate these connections to promote the common good. This goal envisions the university as a catalyst for shared progress — strengthening pathways, deepening reciprocal partnerships, and bringing people together to address complex challenges. By extending its reach and reinforcing its role as a trusted “bridge building” partner and convener, Binghamton will help shape a more connected, collaborative, and impactful future.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Number of students participating in education abroad programs
2. Number of national and international research collaborations in distinct states and countries
3. Number of applications from regional high school, community college, and 4-year institutions to undergraduate degrees
4. Percent of graduates remaining in the region and state post-graduation
5. Percent of faculty and staff self-reporting community service engagement
6. Partners reporting positive human impact of faculty, staff, and student engagement

“There is, quite simply, extraordinary momentum across this institution.”