What liberal arts college has blossomed into one of the world's best public universities?
Binghamton University, the State University of New York System.
In just 60 years Binghamton has grown into a major academic and research institution.
Our 15,000 students benefit everyday . . .
from trailblazing faculty, state-of-the-art facilities . . .
and the unique, intellectual and research opportunities available only at large universities.
While Binghamton owes much to its roots as a liberal arts institution . . .
we continue to grow and add depth to our offerings through professional schools in business, engineering, nursing and education.
We prepare our students not only for careers, but for life as global citizens.
Binghamton University is known as the Premier Public University in the Northeast . . .
And, it's easy to see why.
Consider the incredible talents and impressive academic qualifications of our undergraduates.
The Class of 2013, boasts some of the best credentials of any Binghamton class ever . . .
with SAT scores 25 percent higher . . .
than the national average.
And, this fall's entering class was chosen from a record applicant pool . . .
of more than 33,000 students.
We admitted, only 31 percent.
Binghamton University has been among the "Top 50 Public National Universities" . . .
on U.S. News and World Report's annual list, for 12 years.
Our four-year graduation rate is the second highest in the country, among our peers.
And, close to fifty percent of our students go on to Graduate and professional programs.
This academic excellence is supported by our residential learning communities, which are based on the Oxford Model.
These communities build a sense of belonging; they encourage student/faculty interaction . . .
in and out of the classroom.
And, they contribute to a spirit that warms even the coldest day, in Upstate New York.
These residential communities also play a role in Binghamton's freshman retention rate . . .
which is between 91 and 93 percent.
And, is one of the highest, in the country.
Creative people and innovative ideas come together everyday at BInghamton University . . .
producing results, heard across the state and around the globe.
Binghamton scholars conduct path-breaking work, in areas ranging from solar energy, to social services.
Our professors are conducting research, that may one day ease the side effects of Parkinson's Disease treatment . . . the name Monday
And, revolutionize the way you search for information on the web.
The faculty includes winners of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
members of the National Academy and numerous Fulbright, Ford and Guggenheim Scholars.
Our New York State Center of Excellence in Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging . . .
won a national competition to spearhead the development of the next-generation in flexible electronics . . .
It's researchers are leading the way to stunning advances in alternative energy, computing and electronics manufacturing.
One recent discovery will help to protect your laptop computer from damage, if it falls or fails.
Through our Technology Transfer Office and our strategic industry collaborations . . .
as well as through publishing, teaching and performing . . .
the University brings these breakthroughs to a wider audience.
A patented faculty invention now used by virtually every major computer manufacturer . . .
helps these companies make technology more reliable, faster and cheaper.
Greater Binghamton, birthplace of IBM and flight simulation, and dubbed the "Valley of Opportunity" . . . stranger to innovation
is no stranger to innovation.
Even by this high standard, the University has excelled for more than a decade.
In fact, Binghamton's research group rate is among the highest for universities in New York . . .
And, our patent applications have nearly tripled in three years.
Research initiatives extend Binghamton's impact far beyond the boundaries of New York State.
Our students and scholars undertake initiatives in locations ranging from the Adirondacks to the Andes.
And, research and classes in Binghamton attract participants from Manhattan to Malawi.
The blend of cultures on campus creates opportunities for exciting collaborations and fosters a spirit of understanding . . .
that we believe is vital to success in the 21st century.
International education changes lives.
It opens students' eyes to other cultures and to other ways of viewing the world.
Equally important; international education give students, faculty, staff and those they come into contact with . . .
an opportunity to see themselves differently.
They realize, their experiences have much more complex and richer global connection, than they ever imagined.
Such personal connections fuel Binghamton's comprehensive efforts and internationalization.
Our creative programming has earned the University every major award given for international education in the United States.
A leader in SUNY's Innovative Dual Degree Program, with four Turkish Universities . . .
Binghamton enrolled more than 2,100 international students, from nearly 100 countries, last year.
50 percent of Binghamton students study abroad, and in 2008, a record number of our students were named Fulbright Scholars.
Binghamton's commitment to internationalization, fits hand in glove with our dedication to diversity.
Our students come from every state in the nation.
They come together in our residential communities, our state-of-the-art classrooms, the Division 1 Athletic Program . . .
and, in more than than 160 student groups.
Check the calendar on any given day and you'll see a sampling of the cultural festivities, dance classes, guest speakers, poetry readings . . .
games nights and performances, that make life at Binghamton so stimulating.
I came to Binghamton because of leadership spirit.
As president of the Mcnair Scholars Program and the Association of Mixed Students, I've had a chance to see the depth of diversity here at Binghamton.
See, it's not just about the numbers . . .
it's about a new way of thinking and making the commitment to intellectual diversity.
My research is focused on issues that concern minority women.
And, continuing that work in Graduate School, is important to me.
I have discovered a lot here at Binghamton; about how people learn from one another and how to foster a sense of community.
Students here know, we can make a difference between the real world, when we graduate . . .
because we've already gotten the opportunity do just that.
fans and students faculty and staff make a difference every day
Greater Binghamton and beyond the university is vital to Greater
Binghamton
in ways to numerous account the new University downtown San her
home to the college community in public affairs is helping to restore
the economy and confidence in the city of Binghamton in a recent report
take the university's regional economic impact at $750 million dollars EU
while noting the campus provides 11 percent
the area's GDP our students helped in the Greater Binghamton
a better place through their volunteer work minutes in terms with area
businesses and nonprofits
one student group kick 2020 focuses on finding ways to retain Binghamton
graduates
in the community its Leadership Academy this year's
set a new standard in creating opportunities for students
politicians area businesses in Iraq
each spring students from the School of Management
volunteer more than 9,000 hours
to service strategic leadership consultants local nonprofit
whose Binghamton engineering students to build playgrounds locally
in water treatment systems abroad and Binghamton's chapter
Alpha Phi Omega was honored for having the best community service program
100 green is our color and our philosophy
Binghamton's efforts and sustainability touch every element of campus life
from renewable energy research to organic gardening
the university was when I just eleven schools in the nation
to rename to the Princeton Review's first evergreen level
college the camps is also home to the first
leed-certified buildings in this to desist
more than 600 acres the nearly nine hundred acre campus for me
undeveloped that includes a nature preserve more than 100 eighty acres
that offers unique possibilities for research recreation
and outreach this resource is complemented my experiments within our
teaching Rico
the university has deployed a sophisticated energy management system
emphasizing products that conserve power while saving money
a program of study a sustainable and scaring will soon be available
help many practices I endured within the Environmental Studies program
Binghamton University is an engine helping to advance New York State
the nation and the world through discovery and education
the coming years will see growth in our doctoral programs and a new law school
as well as improve residential academic facilities
as we look toward this bright future we know another generation of talented
students and faculty
will ask new questions and find the answers
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