Rightmire named distinguished professor
Anthropologist G. Philip Rightmire, an internationally known leader in human paleontology, has been designated a distinguished professor by the SUNY Board of Trustees. Read more
Robert Ben
Robert Ben and his research team have developed an artificial antifreeze that could eliminate freezer burn in frozen foods within five to 10 years. Read more
BU research supports homeland security initiatives
In the aftermath of September 11, Binghamton University, along with the other 63 campuses in the State University of New York System, was asked by SUNY Chancellor Robert King to deploy its intellectual and human resources to address the challenges facing the nation as a result of terrorist activity. Read more
Binghamton faculty have been making national and international news
From The New York Times to The Chronicle of Higher Education and abcNews.com, Binghamton faculty have been making national and international news in recent weeks. Read more
BU’s Public Archaeology Facility tapped for $10 million contract
Binghamton University’s Public Archaeology Facility has been awarded a five-year, $10 million contract to provide statewide cultural resource management services for the state Department of Transportation. The award is the largest in the facility's history. Read more
BU-Lourdes collaboration takes aim at breast cancer diagnosis
A two-year, $100,000 grant from the New York State Health Research Science Board will fund a partnership between Binghamton University and Lourdes Hospital to field test a computer software prototype that could improve early diagnosis of breast cancer. Read more
Schumer pledges support for BU’s biotech efforts
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, D-New York, visited Binghamton University on January 22 and pledged his support for the University's biotechnology initiatives. "I'm prepared to help you in any way I can," Schumer said after touring biological sciences laboratories and talking with University researchers about their work. Read more
