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Harpur College at Binghamton University
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The largest and oldest college at Binghamton University, Harpur College offers an array of innovative, dynamic and forward-thinking educational and research programs that span the visual and performing arts, humanities, natural and social sciences.
Fieldwork in post-atrocity settings is both necessary and complex. Check out this piece in @us.theconversation.com, co-authored by Christopher Davey in Harpur’s Political Science Department: tinyurl.com/whmbz24j
How to conduct post-atrocity research – key insights from practitioners in the field
Six scholars with experience in 15 countries provide lessons on best practices for documenting atrocities and elevating the voices of victims and survivors.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
MacArthur 'Genius Grant' winner Tony Cokes is this year's inaugural visiting artist at Binghamton University's School of the Arts. He recently visited campus to discuss his groundbreaking art: tinyurl.com/2cbzk5jw
Visiting artist explores politics and power through his work - Binghamton News
The MacArthur “Genius Grant” winner discussed his inspirations and experiences with Binghamton University students and faculty
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November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
An English major at Harpur, Ron Klempner ‘84 started out as a sportswriter for the Pipe Dream -- and then went on to a storied legal career, representing players with the National Basketball Association. He was the featured speaker at the 2025 Bonzani Law Lecture: tinyurl.com/3s5r3jfx
How humility took Ron Klempner ‘84 from campus newsrooms to national courtrooms - Binghamton News
Ron Klempner ’84 reflects on early failures, humility and seizing opportunities that carried him from Binghamton sportswriting to a decades-long career representing NBA players.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Sarah Commisso ’20 turned childhood curiosity into a career, transforming NYC brownfields through environmental consulting. Now, she inspires Binghamton students to follow the same path. Read more: tinyurl.com/5f8kf3pn
Binghamton grad leads urban environmental remediation efforts in NYC - Binghamton News
Sarah Commisso ’20 turned childhood curiosity into a career, transforming NYC brownfields through environmental consulting. Now, she inspires Binghamton students to follow the same path.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
BREAKING: We're starting a podcast! 🎙️ The Aha! Moment will explore fascinating research topics and take you behind the scenes of what's happening right here at Binghamton. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/TheAhaMoment or wherever you get your podcasts!
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Three Binghamton University filmmakers rolled the skateboarding experience into motion at the Vladimir Film Festival in Croatia with sound and lighting techniques that inspired a new perspective on the world: tinyurl.com/bddd7sz5
Cinema students stage performance at Croatian film festival - Binghamton News
Project used a multitude of effects to heighten the audience’s perception of the space through skateboarding and art
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November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Don't miss it! Word of Mouth is TONIGHT at 6 p.m. in Casadesus Recital Hall. The live performance features songs co-created by student poets, composers and musicians. This semester, for the first time, student dancers will also take part. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3ntntdkb
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Science 1 building renovation unexpectedly exposed a time capsule. What was inside? tinyurl.com/2t2j3mm9
Science I time capsule provides a glimpse of Harpur’s past - Binghamton News
A building renovation unexpectedly exposed a time capsule. What was inside?
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November 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This past summer, Dipshikka Eneyan '27 provided education and free HPV vaccines to patients. Learn more about an inspiring Harpur Fellow: tinyurl.com/ys7f7u4v
Harpur Fellow travels to India for healthcare project - Binghamton News
This past summer, Dipshikka Eneyan ’27 provided education and free HPV vaccines to patients.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New research from Psychology Professor Richard Mattson reveals that not all hugs are harmless: Some partners use touch as a means of control. Read more: tinyurl.com/2wc3yad3
People with dark personality traits use touch to manipulate their partners - Binghamton News
People with “dark triad” personality traits –  narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism – are more likely to use touch to manipulate their partners, according to new research from Binghamton psych...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Wow! Twenty-nine Binghamton University researchers have been honored for their work by a Stanford University study that looks at the impact of scientists worldwide: tinyurl.com/3kcsyxen
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Close to 30% of children at some point in life will have a clinically significant anxiety disorder, often beginning at just age 11. Parent involvement is key to treatment, according to psychologist Wendy Silverman ’77, who gave the Stephen A Lisman Lecture in clinical psychology tinyurl.com/4ea4sbyp
10th annual Lisman Lecture explores childhood anxiety and parental involvement - Binghamton News
Wendy Silverman ’77 explores how parent involvement shapes childhood anxiety in the 10th annual Lisman Lecture, emphasizing evidence-based approaches, CBT effectiveness and future directions in clinic...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Binghamton, the military and public service have been vital for U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman ’97. Now a Congressman, the history major spent 25 years in the U.S. Army. Read more: tinyurl.com/2actjnt7
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Today's salute to veterans starts with Harpur alum Tuesday P. Brooks ’85! A theater major and a U.S. Army veteran, she founded AJOY, a New York City-based financial management firm with a focus on tax accounting for women-led businesses. Read more: tinyurl.com/n87cvz7c
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Binghamton University’s Empire State Service Corps students and the Center for Civic Engagement answered the call from Governor Kathy Hochul and prepared over 500 meal kits to benefit the campus and local community. Read more: tinyurl.com/nhz6dasm
Binghamton University prepares hundreds of meal kits to combat food insecurity - Binghamton News
Empire State Service Corps students come together to assist food pantries and food banks throughout New York State.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It's here! Harpur Week starts today and continues all week long. Celebrate Binghamton University's oldest, largest and most academically diverse school. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mpkynt4s
Celebrate the heart of Binghamton during Harpur Week 2025 - Binghamton News
A weeklong series of events will showcase the University’s oldest and largest school
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November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A 'rock star’ in geology and education: Earth Sciences Assistant Professor Sarah Sheffield wins the prestigious AWG award for work with diversity and ancient echinoderms. Read more: tiny.cc/9dns001
A ’rock star’ in geology and education - Binghamton News
Assistant Professor Sarah Sheffield earns a national award from the Association for Women Geoscientists for her work in paleobiology and education.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Harpur alum Laila Hernandez, '13, MPA '18, loves her work. She is deputy director for the American Civic Association in Binghamton, a nonprofit organization helping immigrants & refugees start a new life in the US while preserving their ethnic and cultural diversity. Read more: tinyurl.com/4rd3wk9k
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
An NSF-funded project in biology and chemistry explores how nanoplastics -- tiny plastic particles invisible to the eye -- are transmitted to offspring. Read more: tinyurl.com/2a57bv2p
NSF-funded project explores how nanoplastics are transmitted to offspring - Binghamton News
Smaller than a human hair, these tiny plastic particles are widespread in the environment
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November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Celebrate all things Harpur during Harpur College Week, which runs from Nov. 10 to 14 on the Binghamton University campus. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mpkynt4s
Celebrate the heart of Binghamton during Harpur Week 2025 - Binghamton News
A weeklong series of events will showcase the University’s oldest and largest school
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November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Anne D'Alleva has officially taken the helm as our eighth president! Her first goal: meet as many people in our University as possible. Watch: tinyurl.com/2ss7x6zy
Meet Binghamton University’s New President, Anne D’Alleva
Binghamton University welcomes Anne D’Alleva as its eighth president. Previously serving as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Connecticut, she officially began her new role on November 1.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Meet a Binghamton student who provides hearing aids to those in need. Brett Patrick, a political science major at Binghamton University, strengthens his commitment to community service: tinyurl.com/hax4e4a8
Binghamton student provides hearing aids to those in need - Binghamton News
Brett Patrick, a political science major at Binghamton University, strengthens his commitment to community service.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Zombies have stalked our nightmares for decades and seem to terrify us more than any other monster. What's up with our pop-culture fear of the undead? According to cinema professor Andrea Gyenge, zombie shows and movies reflect society’s deepest fears and anxieties. Watch: tinyurl.com/42wjfdxz
Romero to HBO: Why Do Zombies Still Scare Us?
Zombies have stalked our nightmares for decades and seem to terrify us more than any other monster. What's up with our pop-culture fascination—and fear—of the undead? According to Binghamton cinema professor Andrea Gyenge, zombie shows and movies like The Last of Us reflect society’s deepest fears and anxieties.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Let's get spooky 🎃 this Halloween and start the day with mummies! Binghamton University historian Alex Chase-Levenson discusses the origins of the mummy craze -- which included mummy unwrapping parties. Watch: tinyurl.com/4rbkydbs
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A junior majoring in history and Russian, Deniz Gulay's research took him from Binghamton’s Russian Orthodox churches all the way to Slovakia. Read more: tinyurl.com/2usvzac
Binghamton University student connects local history to global research - Binghamton News
What began with research in Binghamton’s Russian Orthodox churches has expanded into publication and international study.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM