Binghamton University

Binghamton University
State University of New York at Binghamton
Former names
Triple Cities College of Syracuse University (1946–1950)
Harpur College (1950–1965)
Motto"From breadth through depth to perspective"[1]
On seal: "Unity, Identity, Excellence"
TypePublic research university center
Established1946; 78 years ago (1946)
Parent institution
State University of New York
AccreditationMSCHE
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$180 million (2023)[2]
ChancellorJohn B. King Jr.
PresidentHarvey G. Stenger
ProvostDonald E. Hall[3]
Academic staff
768 (2019)[4]
Students18,454 (fall 2023)[5]
Undergraduates14,808 (2023)[5]
Postgraduates4,046 (2023)[5]
Location, ,
United States

42°05′20″N 75°58′01″W / 42.0888°N 75.9670°W / 42.0888; -75.9670
CampusMidsize city[6], 930 acres (3.8 km2)[4]
Other campuses
NewspaperPipe Dream
Colors  Green[7]
NicknameBearcats
Sporting affiliations
MascotBaxter the Bearcat
Websitebinghamton.edu

The State University of New York at Binghamton (Binghamton University or SUNY Binghamton) is a public research university in Greater Binghamton, New York, United States. It is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.[8][9] As of 2023, 18,154 undergraduate and graduate students attended the university.[10]

Since its establishment in 1946, the school has evolved from a small liberal arts college to a large research university. It is one of 146 U.S. universities classified among R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity.[11] Binghamton's athletic teams are the Bearcats and they compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Bearcats are members of the America East Conference.

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  2. ^ As of June 3, 2024. Road Map takes 'deep dive' into strategic investments - Binghamton News (Report).
  3. ^ "Office of the Provost | Binghamton University". Office of the Provost - Binghamton University.
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  7. ^ "B-Healthy: Logo and brand guidelines". Binghamton University. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  8. ^ "Gillibrand leads business roundtable at BU". Press & Sun-Bulletin. July 25, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  9. ^ "BU Administration Procedures". SUNY Binghamton. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
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  11. ^ "SUNY at Binghamton". Carnegie Foundation. Retrieved February 7, 2019.