There are two types of fellowships for graduate students portable and institutional. While institutional fellowships requires students to study in the approved school, portable fellowships allow more flexibility for students as they can choose the institution they want to attend …
In this alumni spotlight, we catch up with Jason Lisogorsky (Class of 2004), a Financial Analyst at RTI and a proud Binghamton University graduate. Jason’s journey into finance and accounting wasn’t built on a straight path; it was shaped by …
Are you interested in art, science, or history? How about helping others learn and explore new things? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment with lots of networking opportunities? Then perhaps Museum Education is the field for you! …
One thing Arielle does each day that she wishes more people would do is say ‘thank you.’ “I may say thank you just as much as I say hello in a day. I think it is important to show people …
“Never back down in the face of adversity.” That’s a motto Elizabeth Reinhardt has carried with her in work and life. A first-generation college graduate who originally wanted to attend cosmetology school, she fell in love with marketing as an undergraduate …
If you have yet to hold your first full-time job, it’s possible that you have never been exposed to the concepts of affinity groups or employee resource groups (ERGs) at the workplace. If you are unsure of what exactly these …
In the late 1980s, a year or so before I entered high school, my father built me a desk and bought me a Commodore 64. I felt like the luckiest kid in Brooklyn. It was a generous act that sparked …
Listen to the First Gen Coach interview Nikki Barua, Interim CEO of Latinas in Tech! Nikki is a first generation immigrant and shares her journey of navigating the corporate sector, taking many career pivots, and eventually walking away at the …
Janelle Mosquera is an inspiring first-generation student and dedicated leader at Binghamton University. She has passionately combined her academic journey with meaningful advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion within STEM fields. As the President of ColorStackBU, Janelle champions initiatives designed …
For many college students, building a professional network starts with job fairs, internships, and part-time work. But for DACA recipients and undocumented students, those traditional paths are often limited or inaccessible due to legal, financial, or bureaucratic barriers. That doesn’t …
Your resume should tell the story of your impact—not just list your responsibilities. In this episode, I break down how to make your resume stand out by focusing on what you’ve actually achieved. I introduce a simple yet powerful framework—activities, …
