September 21, 2021

Campus Spotlight: Engaging and Empowering College Student Leaders at Binghamton University

September 21, 2021/ Stephanie Chandra

One lesson many of us have learned along our educational journey is that it takes more to stand out than just good grades. In the same way, the college experience should be about far more than what you learn in a book or classroom.

Taking on a leadership role during college is a fantastic opportunity for a student to explore ways to demonstrate their commitment to something they care about, while simultaneously building real-world, transferable skills.

September 07, 2021

Fall Fun in '21! Inspiring Ideas for Outdoor & Virtual Campus Events

September 07, 2021/ Stephanie Chandra

27 Inspiring Ideas for Outdoor & Virtual Events this Fall

For many, one of the most beloved times of the year is fall. A brand new school year full of possibilities, an emergence of vibrant colors, flavors, and crisp, cool air. What’s not to love?

This year may look different for many college students following COVID-19 guidelines, but there are still many ways to take advantage of this beautiful season!

August 24, 2021

COVID-19 As a Catalyst for Change on Campus

August 24, 2021/ Kathryn Warren

COVID-19 As a Catalyst for Change on Campus

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Students are registering for classes, buying books, and packing their bags. Residential Assistants are feverishly working on bulletin boards and door decorations. Student Affairs staff are training student leaders, coordinating arrival logistics, and putting the finishing touches on their Welcome Week programs. The new academic year is upon us and many colleges are welcoming students to campus for the first time since Spring 2020.

August 10, 2021

New But Not: Supporting Sophomores in 2021

August 10, 2021/ Bridget DuBrey

New But Not: Supporting Sophomores in 2021

My sophomore year was hard. I had just been dumped by my boyfriend, which meant I needed to find a whole new friend group. I was transitioning into my role as an RA and trying to get more involved with organizations on campus. I felt pressured to declare a major and wasn’t sure what my career path would be.

But I had been on campus before. I knew my way to most of my classes and I knew which dining halls had the best food. I had already survived my first year in a residence hall and developed study techniques that didn’t require parental encouragement.

August 03, 2021

Strategies to Make Your Hybrid Events a Success!

August 03, 2021/ Lucie-Kay Desthuis-Francis

Hybrid events have become the “new normal” for many campuses. While no longer a necessity, many colleges have seen them as an asset from both an event management and student engagement standpoint.

July 27, 2021

12 Tips to Support First Year Students on Your Campus

July 27, 2021/ Stephanie Chandra

12 Tips to Support First Year Students on Your Campus

There’s no denying it. Freshman year is hard.

The transition between a regimented, organized senior year of high school (living at home and learning in a structured environment) to the first year of college (where built-in frameworks may no longer exist) can be an enormous challenge for many people.

From geographic moves, unfamiliar faces, new living situations, and unexpected social and academic expectations, it can be pretty intimidating for first-year students trying their best to adapt. It’s no wonder that far more students enroll as freshmen than walk across the graduation stage four years later.