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
Libraries’ Eleanor Heishman announces plans to retire
Eleanor Heishman, who is credited with leading the digital revolution for the University's Libraries and playing a similar role for the entire SUNY system, has announced her plans to retire at the end of this fiscal year. Read more
Professor Michael Little honored by National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences has named Michael Little, distinguished professor of anthropology, a National Associate in honor of his past service to the Academy. Read more
Pulitzer Prize winner Bix weighs in on Hirohito
The conscious decision by both American and Japanese policymakers to ignore Emperor Hirohito’s role in Japan’s aggression during World War II continues to have an effect today, Binghamton Professor Herbert P. Bix told the Harpur Forum during a recent meeting of the group. 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
BU hosts Russian researchers
Binghamton University is playing host to two Russian researchers this year in what could be the start of a full-fledged exchange between the SUNY system and Moscow State University in advanced materials research. Read more
BU researchers quick to help solve local mystery
When a local excavation company unearthed human remains while preparing a Hillcrest backyard for a new septic system last week, two Binghamton University researchers quickly teamed up with local law enforcement officials to help solve the mystery. Read more
