Spring 2022 enrollment was higher than predicted

Written by Tyler Rizzo || Lawrence Allen, who is the Budget and Institutional Effectiveness Specialist at Suny Broome spoke about the spring enrollment numbers and what that could possibly mean for the school.  Allen explained that the numbers are lower than they were last year. However, it seems they did not drop as much asContinue reading “Spring 2022 enrollment was higher than predicted”

BU Covid Rates Pose Risk to Broome Students

Written by Michael Tye | | Binghamton University recently broke headlines for having the largest amount of positive COVID tests in the entire SUNY system – a number likely influenced by its high campus population of more than 14,000. With its proximity, it’s possible that SUNY Broome’s numbers could rise as well if students don’tContinue reading “BU Covid Rates Pose Risk to Broome Students”

SUNY Broome Fitness Center Reopens

By Emily Squires | The SUNY Broome Fitness Center has reopened and begun appointment-only fitness hours for students, faculty and staff. One hour time slots may be reserved for up to twice a week. You can email Kelly Page at pagekc@sunybroome.edu with your desired workout time and equipment.  Appointments will be confirmed a day priorContinue reading “SUNY Broome Fitness Center Reopens”

SUNY And CUNY Schools To Require Students To Vaccinate For Fall Semester

By Rachel Galet | On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all in-person students will need vaccinations for Fall 2021. So far over 80,810 Broome county residents (approximately 42% of residents) have been fully vaccinated. 40.8% of New York State residents have been fully vaccinated.  If you want to get COVID tested you can goContinue reading “SUNY And CUNY Schools To Require Students To Vaccinate For Fall Semester”

BREAKING – SUNY Broome pulls J&J vaccines

By Hannah Natale – Fulcrum Reporter New York State has put all of the Johnson and Johnson vaccines on pause as of today. Students at SUNY Broome were given the opportunity to receive the vaccine but a school-wide email has been sent out telling students and staff that the vaccine will be put on hold.Continue reading “BREAKING – SUNY Broome pulls J&J vaccines”

Governor Cuomo Announces Spectators Can Attend College Sports Starting April 2nd

By Tim Rogers | Governor Cuomo announced Tuesday afternoon that college sports may bring back spectators starting April 2nd. Large scale sport venues that hold more than 1500 attendees indoors or 2500 attendees outdoors can host spectators at 10% indoor or 25% outdoor capacity. Recent negative tests or immunization are required for attendees. According toContinue reading “Governor Cuomo Announces Spectators Can Attend College Sports Starting April 2nd”

Board of Trustees Talks; Fall COVID-19 Precautions and Semester Schedule

By Emily Squires | Last week on Thursday February 18th, the Board of Trustees held a virtual meeting; among one of the discussed topics was what campus may look like this Fall. One of those to speak on the topic was Dr. Kevin Drumm, President of SUNY Broome, who mentioned there is a possibility ofContinue reading “Board of Trustees Talks; Fall COVID-19 Precautions and Semester Schedule”

Weekly COVID-19 Tests Now Mandatory On Campus

By Hannah Natale | A brand new semester means new COVID-19 testing. This round of COVID-19 testing is different than in past semesters at SUNY Broome. In the past semester, students had to get testing done before Thanksgiving break as well as Winter break. These tests are done every week for students and faculty thatContinue reading “Weekly COVID-19 Tests Now Mandatory On Campus”

SUNY Broome conducts Pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 tests for students

Hannah Natale| Monday starts SUNY Broome’s COVID-19 testing at the Ice Center. Students who take in-person classes, using campus resources, as well as students working on campus were asked to take a COVID test before Thanksgiving break. Monday and Thursday are testing days for these students. Staff and faculty were also encouraged to receive testingContinue reading “SUNY Broome conducts Pre-Thanksgiving COVID-19 tests for students”