The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development sat down with Elidenya Peña, a first-generation student triple majoring in Biology, Africana Studies, and Public Health. She aims to obtain a Ph.D. in Epidemiology specializing in Women’s Health and Cancer! Please …
In honor of Black History Month, The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development would like to highlight student leaders of Black organizations on campus. This interview will feature Angely Peralta of the Binghamton Chapter of the National Association of …
First Generation Alumni Feature: Jessica Samboy ’08, MSW ’10
The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development spoke with Jessica Samboy, a first-generation/ EOP Alumni from the College of Community and Public Affairs. She is an Integrative Wellness Coach and …
Name and pronouns: Allyson Powers, she/her
Grad Year and Major/Minors: 2021, English Major, Education Minor
Favorite Part about Binghamton: Participating in the education minor (more specifically, taking every class possible with Mr. Archer)
What were you involved with on campus? …
When considering job offers, career paths, and other aspects of future employment-it is important to consider how one’s own beliefs, background, and personality can impact one’s decision. Similarly, declaring a major, discovering a field you’re passionate about, and landing the …
According to research by Google, women receive just 18 percent of computer science degrees. Three decades ago, that number was 37 percent.
Unsatisfied with that status quo, many tech companies are taking steps to make their teams more representative of …
In 2018, Amazon scrapped its in-house applicant tracking system because of one major flaw: it didn’t like resumes containing the word “women,” so if an applicant listed “mentoring women entrepreneurs” as one of their achievements, they were out of luck. …
This article was written by Cindy Pace, Ed.D., is a global talent and diversity leader, lecturer, and adjunct professor of organizational leadership with 20 years of professional corporate experience working in financial services, health care, and biopharmaceuticals. Read the full …
“Organizations expect people who are new to a role (and particularly people who are new to a firm) to grow into the position. They want new hires to ask a lot of questions, to seek out mentoring, and to even …
Check out these nine alumni stories that will encourage you to get focused, follow your dreams and make yourself heard. From TV executives, to entrepreneurs, to founders of feminist movements, our alumnae are seriously impressive. So if you’re stuck in …
