Binghamton University
State University of New York at Binghamton | |
Former names | Triple Cities College of Syracuse University (1946–1950) Harpur College (1950–1965) |
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| Motto | "From breadth through depth to perspective" On seal: "Unity, Identity, Excellence" |
| Type | Public research university center |
| Established | 1946 |
Parent institution | State University of New York |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $245 million (2024) |
| Chancellor | John B. King Jr. |
| President | Harvey G. Stenger |
| Provost | Donald E. Hall |
Academic staff | 768 (2019) |
| Students | 18,815 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 14,688 (2024) |
| Postgraduates | 4,147 (2024) |
| Location | , , United States 42°05′20″N 75°58′01″W / 42.0888°N 75.9670°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 930 acres (3.8 km2) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | Pipe Dream |
| Colors | Green |
| Nickname | Bearcats |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Baxter the Bearcat |
| Website | binghamton.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.
Since its establishment in 1946, the school has evolved from a small liberal arts college to a large research university. It is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity. 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.