Why we share stories of local ghosts
Communities have always circulated tales of nearby spirits that are attached to specific spaces and carry memorable lessons, Binghamton scholar Elizabeth Tucker and other folklorists tell Discover Magazine. Read more
Faculty novel centers on racism
Alexi Zentner's latest book, Copperhead, asks: Why would anyone hate someone else for no reason? Read more
Faculty author updates classic novel
Liz Rosenberg’s latest novel, "Beauty and Attention," pays homage to Henry James’ masterpiece "The Portrait of a Lady" while bringing a fresh perspective to the story. Read more
Faculty novelist now a best-selling author
Liz Rosenberg’s latest book, "The Moonlight Palace," topped the Kindle best-seller charts this fall. Read more
Professor’s blog helps crossword fans fill in the blanks
Binghamton's Michael Sharp, aka Rex Parker, reaches 20,000 readers daily with his insights about the nation’s most popular crossword puzzle. Read more
Training a critical eye on a British ideal
Praseeda Gopinath's new book explores the well-mannered, leadership-driven “good Englishman,” and what happens to that ideal after the Empire. Read more
How an English professor became the online king of the crossword
Crossword puzzles are the kind of kitchen table sport you usually do by yourself. But like avid fans of all sorts, serious crossword puzzlers have found a community online. One of their most popular meeting spots was created by a Binghamton University professor, as you can hear in this story from WSKG radio. Read more
