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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 3h

Brian Kirby failed his first college math class. Now he's finishing his PhD and helping Binghamton students overcome their fear of a challenging subject: tinyurl.com/4mff8dtj

He failed his first college math class … Now he’s finishing his PhD - Binghamton News

A lot of people are afraid of math. Don’t be, counsels grad student Brian Kirby

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 1d

Psychology Professor Jennifer McGrath’s mission is to root out early risk factors for chronic disease among children. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ymzvncf6

State of mind: Jennifer McGrath explores how mental, physical health are linked - Binghamton News

Psychology professor’s mission is to root out early risk factors for chronic disease among children

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 2d

On Oct 17, Binghamton University’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & the Native American and Indigenous Studies Working Group, in partnership with the local Haudenosaunee leadership community, will host the inaugural White Pine Tree Ceremony at noon on the Peace Quad tinyurl.com/mdtc3uu4

Binghamton University to host White Pine Tree Ceremony - Binghamton News

On Oct. 17, Binghamton will host a ceremony celebrating peace and friendship between the University and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the original stewards of the land on which the University is loca...

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 3d

Professor of Environmental Studies Pam Mischen's Climate Change Quilt turns community art into climate action, inspiring nationwide participation and awareness. The project will continue at the AASHE Annual Conference. Read more: tinyurl.com/35dzhxj4

How a Climate Change Quilt aims to stitch together a national movement - Binghamton News

Pam Mischen’s Climate Change Quilt turns community art into climate action, inspiring nationwide participation and awareness. The project will continue at the AASHE Annual Conference.

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 6d

We’ve got the scoop on peak fall foliage in Binghamton — courtesy of our very own plant chemistry expert! 🍁🍂 Watch: tinyurl.com/yrfzybfd

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 6d

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop '99 is the keynote speaker for an Oct. 22 event hosted by the Harpur Law Council in New York City. The three-term mayor was recently named president and CEO of The Partnership for New York City. Admission is free but register by Oct. 17: tinyurl.com/yeznxyzj

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 7d

A groundbreaking project spearheaded by Binghamton University’s Human Sexualities Research Lab did more than add to the history of Gay Men’s Health Crisis, the world’s first major HIV/AIDS service organization. It also breached a generational divide. tinyurl.com/5n98bttr

Project adds to the history of one of the world’s first HIV/AIDS service organizations - Binghamton News

Students and researchers with the Human Sexualities Lab interviewed 120 people, assembled an archive and bridged a generational divide

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 8d

Trey Santiago-Hudson ’18 — son of actor, playwright and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson ’78 — is forging his own path on screen and stage. Read a Q&A with him here: tinyurl.com/8uaeutmf

Trey Santiago-Hudson ’18 follows in his father’s footsteps onscreen and onstage - Binghamton News

Trey Santiago-Hudson ’18 discusses how Binghamton helped nurture his emerging career on stage and on screen.

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 9d

Continuing a tradition of bringing influential writers directly to the Binghamton community, the Distinguished Writers Series will bring Shara M. McCallum, PhD ’99, to campus Oct. 8. Read more: tinyurl.com/39usjk8n

Shara McCallum, PhD ’99, returns as visiting Distinguished Writer - Binghamton News

Shara McCallum, PhD ’99, brings her deep literary insight back to Binghamton University this fall, bridging memory, identity and history through poetry and conversation for the Distinguished Visiting ...

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 10d

LAST CHANCE: Get your Harpur College merch in time for Harpur Week! Harpur College is once again offering its annual store, which includes Harpur-branded clothes, hats, bags and more. Don't wait: The store closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 10. Learn more and place your order: tinyurl.com/yw7nkcac

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 10d

The news is filled with tough topics. Learn how Harpur College is helping students grow with conversations about current, uncomfortable events: tiny.cc/lcns001

How Harpur is helping students grow with conversations about current, uncomfortable events - Binghamton News

How Harpur is helping students grow with conversations about current, uncomfortable events -

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 13d

For more than 50 years, the Institute for Child Development has helped shape autism diagnosis, treatment and research. Learn more about its groundbreaking work: tinyurl.com/ms74v5bp

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 14d

Science never sleeps at Bing! Students and faculty are using lights to attract and study moths in the Nature Preserve! 💡🌲🌌 Watch: tinyurl.com/37h7hsnc

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 15d

Okay, here's a bit of fun from the Biology Department: A professor’s gardening adventure leads to an impromptu contest. tinyurl.com/ms3upkfd

A professor’s gardening adventure leads to an impromptu contest - Binghamton News

A professor’s gardening adventure leads to an impromptu contest in the Biology Department. -

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 16d

Get your Harpur College merch in time for Harpur Week! Harpur College is once again offering its annual store, which includes Harpur-branded clothes, hats, bags and more. Don't wait: The store closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 10. Click here to learn more and to place your order: tinyurl.com/yw7nkcac

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 17d

The inaugural Gerald E. Kadish Lecture focused on the late distinguished professor of history’s favorite topic: ancient Egypt. Learn about funerary practices in Roman Egypt, including “mummy tags,” fake hieroglyphics and more: tinyurl.com/4ed7436k

Inaugural Kadish lecture looks at funerary practices in Roman Egypt - Binghamton News

An Egyptologist, Gerald Kadish left a legacy with a new lecture series featuring early career scholars -

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 20d

Parental involvement in helping children get treated for anxiety disorders is the focus of the 2025 Stephen A. Lisman Lecture in Clinical Psychology. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Anderson Center Chamber Hall. tinyurl.com/2bxdey72

Anxiety disorder support for children the focus of the 10th annual Lisman Lecture in Clinical Psychology - Binghamton News

Wendy Silverman, PhD, BS ’77 to discuss how parent involvement in treatment can help children -

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 21d

Binghamton University has been named one of the nation’s best universities and best values in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, recognized for its strong academic quality and affordability. tinyurl.com/3uk7hksz

Binghamton University named one of the nation’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report - Binghamton News

Binghamton ranked #1 best value public college in New York -

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 22d

Harpur alum Rebecca Klar '17 is a labor reporter for Bloomberg Law, covering the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and workplace discrimination. She started her career in local news in NY and PA before moving on to The Hill. Hear her on the Binghamton Alumni Podcast: tinyurl.com/43vzye3k

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 23d

Get your Harpur College merch in time for Harpur Week! Harpur College is once again offering its annual store, which includes Harpur-branded clothes, hats, bags and more. Don't wait: The store closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 10. Click here to learn more and to place your order: tinyurl.com/yw7nkcac

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 24d

When faced with a disconnect between second language acquisition in classrooms and advice from researchers, who is responsible for bridging the gap? A recent lecture from expert Masatoshi Sato offered strategies to ease the divide and improve student learning: tinyurl.com/ydtvctc8

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 27d

Did you know that Christopher Robbins, director of the School of the Arts, is a skateboarder? Check out photos from Sonic Immersion, a sound art event at the HCS Art Center & Skatepark that brought together bands, musicians, audio engineers, skaters, bikers, tinkerers, inventors & curious visitors.

Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 28d

VIDEO: Thanks to Bing biologists, important wildflowers across NY are making a comeback! 🌿✨ Watch the vid at tinyurl.com/678a5hke

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · 29d

A new book by New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo lists Binghamton University among a select group of “dream schools.” Read more: tinyurl.com/3w3556kw

Binghamton University named a ‘dream school’ in new book by New York Times bestselling author - Binghamton News

Binghamton University is the only SUNY institution listed among 75 colleges and universities in the book -

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Harpur College at Binghamton University @harpurcollege.bsky.social · Sep 16

Binghamton University looks forward to welcoming more than 1,500 alumni back to campus during Homecoming weekend, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 26–28. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3acd5ckf