Professional Development with Harpur Edge

Harpur Edge-Finder Program

This program is a high-impact learning scavenger hunt of sorts for first-year undergraduate students at Binghamton University (including transfer students and spring admits).

Harpur Edge Crash Courses

Crash Courses are offered on a variety of topics to give Harpur College students an edge on their professional development for future internship, research or job opportunities.

Harpur Edge Connection Builder

This four-week program will teach Harpur College students what they need to know about building professional connections with alumni to help them get a professional edge!

Harpur Healthcare Mentoring Program

This program offers sophomore/junior pre-medical students the opportunity to experience the realities of medicine by shadowing Harpur alumni physicians in the New York metro area

Public Interest Law Summer Internship

This Harpur Law Council program enables students to experience the practice of law in the public sector by connecting them with Harpur Law Council member attorneys and other Binghamton University law alumni.

Harpur Law Council Private Sector Internship

The Harpur Law Council (HLC) Private Sector Summer Law Internship offers Binghamton juniors and seniors a paid opportunity to experience law in the private sector, helping them make informed career decisions. Participants can also establish professional connections with HLC member attorneys and other BU law alumni.

HireBing (by Handshake)

Binghamton University's online recruiting database for internships, and job opportunities.

Lunch & Learn with Harpur Alumni

Alumni hosted events for students to have informal conversations about how to leverage a liberal arts and sciences degree.

Binghamton University CONNECT

A series of employer treks and networking events designed to help students build connections and develop professionally for their eventual career success.

Binghamton University Mentor Match Program

An online platform connecting Binghamton students with alumni — helping to prepare them for a successful future, navigate their careers and, perhaps, explore new career paths.

Resources for Professional Development

Helpful resources for Harpur college students that support their path towards professional development.