SUNY at Binghamton
No one has more accolades.
From "the premier public in the Northeast" (Fiske, 2010) to "a public Ivy" (Greenes' Guide) to one of the first-ever to receive a "green rating" (Princeton Review, 2010), Binghamton University has earned many distinguished national rankings.
And, Binghamton University grads lead nation in top-starting salaries. Forbes ranks Binghamton University #1 in the Northeast and #4 in the nation in 2008 among public universities for graduates attaining top-starting salaries.
Why should you care? Binghamton students are highly successful in starting their careers -- securing an initial job and getting paid well right from the start.
From positions at the Washington Post and Goldman Sachs to a spot on Broadway, our graduates are building bigger careers and better opportunities for their futures.
When Fortune 500 companies are looking to recruit, they look to Binghamton University. Corporate recruiters rank Binghamton 11th among all schools for the quality of its graduates (Business Week, 2008).
Enrolling at Binghamton University is an investment in excellence. We know a high-quality education is important to you. A smart investment is just as important.
#1 Best Value in the Nation (Kiplinger's, 2008-09). Binghamton combines a national reputation and stellar academics at a price that is 1/3 that of most private schools.
Our low costs ensure Binghamton graduates can afford to start a career or attend graduate school without the worries of high student debt.
Binghamton is also recognized as a "Best Buy" (Fiske, 2010), for the quality of its academics in relation to its cost.
A mid-size public university and part of the State University of New York system, Binghamton offers nearly 130 undergraduate academic offerings, as well as dozens of combined/accelerated bachelor and master's degree programs.
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- Binghamton Commencement 2012: A Letter From The President
- President Harvey Stenger has much in common with the Class of 2012. More than five months ago, Stenger was facing the unknown: A new job at Binghamton University that not only required finding a new place to live and new friends, but left him wondering if he would be successful. Members of the Class of 2012 will soon be facing the unknown, as well, whether it is at a new school or new job. In a personal letter read at Commencement ceremonies to his "newest friends and colleagues," Stenger assured graduates that they will overcome their uncertainties and fears like he has. "In four or five months, you will still feel a little bit lost, a little bit lonely and a little bit homesick," he said. "But you will also feel a sense of achievement. It's difficult to imagine right now, but it will happen. I know it will happen for you, because I know how great this University is and how it has helped prepare you for uncertainty and unknowns. Our faculty, staff and your fellow students have been instrumental in that preparation. You will find yourself referring back to those experiences to gain the strength and confidence when you need it most." Stenger's first Commencement address as president was one of several highlights in a weekend that saw the University award more than 3300 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Undergraduate ceremonies were held in the packed Events Center on May 20, while the graduate ceremony was held the night before. Besides Stenger, speakers included ...
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- Binghamton Commencement 2012: Mary Wakefield - Four Lessons I've Learned...
- Binghamton Commencement 2012: Mary Wakefield - Four Lessons I've Learned Healthcare policymaker Mary Wakefield, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, and spoke at the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences ceremony, during Binghamton Commencement 2012 . One of the nation's foremost authorities on rural health and healthcare policy, Wakefield is administrator of the $7.5 billion Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Resources. She oversees about 7000 community clinics that focus on improving access to healthcare services for the uninsured, underserved and special needs populations. The agency also funds 3000 grants for programs across the country, including ones that support Binghamton University's Decker School of Nursing educational programs. HRSA was responsible for administering $2.5 billion from the Recovery Act to invest in the nation's healthcare infrastructure and train healthcare professionals. Wakefield earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Mary College in Bismarck, ND, and her master's and doctoral degrees in nursing from the University of Texas at Austin. She also holds certification as a registered nurse and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FANN). A strong advocate for patient safety in rural environments, Wakefield contributes to the ongoing dialogue for setting priorities and implementing patient-safety measures in rural hospitals across the United States. She has also contributed to Medicare payment policy, workforce issues and public policy ...
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- Binghamton Commencement 2012: Heidi Goldstein - Your Life in Six Words...
- Binghamton Commencement 2012: Heidi Goldstein - Your Life in Six Words #Bearcats4Life Binghamton University Alumni Association Board member Heidi Goldstein presents the Class of 2012 with five challenges. Goldstein welcomed the Class of 2012 during Commencement ceremonies held at the Events Center.
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- Binghamton Commencement 2012: Jennifer -Hooked On The Process Of "...
- Binghamton Commencement 2012: Jennifer -Hooked On The Process Of "Becoming" Jennifer Tomas's Commencement address, was delivered at the Binghamton University Graduate School Ceremony at the Events Center on May 19. Tomas, a former high school social studies teacher who is graduating with her doctorate in history, earned her bachelor's degree in history from Wells College. She came to Binghamton University to earn her master's degree in history as part of New York state's teacher certification requirements. "I fell in love with the History Department," she said, and stayed for her doctorate. She has taught at Binghamton and SUNY Oneonta, and served as a reviewer for the Journal of Women's History and for Women and Social Movements in the United States. Following Commencement, Tomas will be working to pull an article or two from her dissertation—"The Women's History Movement in the United States: Professional and Political Roots of the Field, 1922-1987" -- for publication, and teach women's and gender history on campus for the next academic year. "Binghamton students at both the undergraduate and graduate level have made my years studying and teaching here very engaging," she said. "They are really top-notch for the most part and who you're sitting next to in a seminar can add so much to your education. I feel a little humbled to be speaking before so many talented, smart people."
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