Binghamton University SUNY overview

Q. What is Binghamton University famous for?

Ans. Binghamton University is ranked among the top schools in New York state. It is famous for its courses in History, Public administration and Psychology. It offers top notch education at very affordable prices. Students get most of the tuition fee and expenses from the university as financial aid.

Q. What is the ranking of Binghamton University?

Ans. The rankings of the Binghamton University are – 

• The university ranked between 801-1000 in QS World University Ranking
• It ranked between 501-600 in ARWU Ranking
• It ranked 877 according to U.S. News and World Report
• It also ranked 77 according to Forbes

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Binghamton University?

Ans. Notable Alumni of Binghamton University are – 

• Hakeem Jeffries – Chair of the House Democratic caucus
• Elaine D. Kaplan – Chief Judge of the United States of Federal Claims
• Sunny Hostin – co-host of The View
• Alexander Vindman – retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel
• John Liu – former Comptroller of New York City
• Tony Kornheiser – sports talk show host
• Scott Diamond – former professional baseball player
• Peter Altabef -  CEO of Unisys
• Billy Baldwin – Actor
• Leland Bobbe – Photographer
• Amy Dacey – CEO of the Democratic National Committee
• Nathan Englander – Author

Q. How is the campus of Binghamton University?

Ans. The main campus of Binghamton University is located in Vestal. It is located on a wooded hillside above the Susquehanna River. The campus is shaped like a brain: the primary road on campus creates a closed loop to form the cerebrum and cerebellum, and the main entrance rod creates the spinal cord. The other campuses of the Binghamton University are – 

• Health Sciences Campus – it is located in Johnson City, New York. It houses Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• Downtown Center – it is located near the confluence of Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. It was opened in 2007 and houses the College of Community and Public Affairs.

Q. How are the libraries of Binghamton University?

Ans. The main library of Binghamton University is known as The Glenn G. Bartle Library, named after the university’s first president. The university has a variety of collections that includes humanities, social sciences, mathematical and computer sciences and government documents.  It also houses the Fine Arts collection and some special collections. The other libraries of the university are – 

• The Science Library
• The University Downtown Center Library

The Libraries of the university offer a number of services including research consultation and assistance, a laptop lending program, customized instruction sessions and three information commons in the Bartle, Science and UDC libraries. 

Q. What is the main USP of Binghamton University?

Ans. Binghamton University is ranked among the top schools in New York state. It is famous for its courses in History, Public administration and Psychology. It offers top notch education at very affordable prices. Students get most of the tuition fee and expenses from the university as financial aid.