INSIDE BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY

Professor to examine childhood depression
Brandon Gibb’s research could provide new weapons for the fight against childhood depression. Working with colleagues around the country, he hopes to identify the causes of mental-health problems in kids and define trajectories of risk for depression.

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Trip helps University strengthen ties with Korea
Binghamton University expanded its partnerships with Korean universities and businesses during a trip to Seoul last month.

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Graduate student’s novel looks at ‘The Great Death’ in Alaska
The 1918 influenza outbreak is the backdrop for Smelcer’s second novel, The Great Death, released last month by Henry Holt and Company. The book tells the story of two sisters who leave their remote village in the winter in search of civilization after everyone succumbs to illness.

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Freshman leads way in fight for gay rights
Some freshmen can say that they’ve spoken in front of hundreds of people. But how many freshmen can say they’ve given a speech to 200,000 people? Sam Sussman can.

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