Affinity groups are based on a shared identity or common goal to enhance community and networking among members of underserved student populations.  

Our intention with these pages is to:

  • Foster community and inclusion through mentors, allies, and peers
  • Advocate for programs and events to meet the needs of underserved student populations, such as: student-centered career consulting and events, our JCPenney Suit-Up event, funds to support internships, Diversity Roundtables, financial literacy programming, and more
  • Increase awareness of marginalized group’s perspectives and concerns

These web pages are designed to be open to any and all Binghamton University students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. We recognize the intersectionality of individual identities and recommend that you join any affinity group that you identify with to connect to networks and explore helpful resources. 

Being Black in the Workplace

Join Dr. Des on the Young Black and Professional podcast as she takes a dive into some of her past experiences of microagressions and racism in the workplace. She’ll discuss how she navigated situations and give advice that she heard …

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Combating the Rise of Tokenism in Three Simple Ways

I never gave much thought to being asked to attend diversity events to represent my company. Initially, it seemed like a chance to step out of the office and earn brownie points with my boss.

However, as time passed, it …

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Ten Ways to Advocate for Yourself During the Job Interview Process

Job interviews set the stage for the type of working relationship you will have if you decide to accept the position. That’s why advocating for yourself, even from the very beginning of that working relationship, is extremely important. In this …

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Too Big To Fail? Why Failure Is So Hard for First-Gen Students

Many first-generation students carry a tremendous load on their backs. We’re told to get good grades, secure employment, excel in this new country, retain your cultural ties, always push forward, and lastly, work, work, work. Each expectation is a stone …

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Alumni Connections

  • New Jersey
  • ER/Critical Care Veterinarian Garden State Veterinary Specialists
Meet Janan
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Associate Alvarez & Marsal
Meet Jacinta
Meet Oyinkansola
  • Buffalo, New York
  • Student University at Buffalo School of Law
Meet Eve
  • Elmont, New York
  • Human Capital Operations Senior Analyst Neuberger Berman
Meet Jeannie
  • Riyadh, Riyadh Province
  • Risk Analyst Saudi Electricity Company
Meet Mohammed
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Mammalian Engineer Between Jobs
Meet Flynn
  • Farmingdale, New York
  • Research Technician Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories
Meet Arianna
  • Binghamton, New York
  • Research Intern Binghamton University
Meet Shreevara
  • New York, New York
  • Director - Business Analyst Morgan Stanley
Meet Carlos
  • Brooklyn, New York
  • Research Intern Envisagenics
Meet Lily
  • New York, New York
  • HR Vendor Manager Gartner
Meet Alexandra

Featured Resources

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Develop your career as an LGBTQ community member and learn how to market yourself to potential employers.

What is it like to be the first member of your family to go to college? First-generation college students must …

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