Binghamton University is one of Americas premier public universities, locally referred to as BU, in the U.S. state of New York. Binghamton University opened its doors as Triple Cities College in 1946 to serve the needs of local veterans returning from service in World War II. Binghamton University is currently ranked 88th among the 201 national universities ranked in U.S. News & World Reports 2015 Americas Best Colleges and Universities ranking, and has been called a "Public Ivy" by Greenes Guide. The aim of the University is a premier public university dedicated to enriching the lives of people in the region, state, nation and world through discovery and
education and to being enriched by partnerships with those community and has been recognized with seven national awards for innovation in international education. The President of the university is Harvey G. Stenger, Academic staff are 551 with 16,098 Students. There are five administrative offices: Academic Affairs, Administration, Advancement, Research, and Student Affairs, each of which is managed by a vice president. The University is governed by the Board of Trustees of the SUNY system. Binghamton University has applied to open a new School of
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy. The plan is well received by the higher administration, including the NY governor Andrew Cuomo
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