Need to Know

Published November 20, 2024

  • UB to present lecture on AI, semiconductors
    2/1/24
    The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science will host electronic design automation expert Sachin Sapatnekar as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series.
  • Welcome back with True Blue weekend of spirit, pride
    1/30/24
    The spring semester is off to a spirited start, with activities this weekend designed to get the entire UB community into the True Blue state of mind.
  • Music running BOGO ticket promotion
    1/26/24
    Faculty and staff can buy one ticket to a Department of Music concert this spring and receive one ticket free as part of a special ticket promotion on Feb. 1.
  • Pitman named interim vice president and CIO
    1/26/24
    E. Bruce Pitman, professor in the Department of Materials Design and Innovation, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has been named interim vice president and chief information officer, effective March 1.
  • Nurses most trusted profession in new Gallup survey
    1/25/24
    Nurses once again ranked at the top of 23 professions in Gallup’s 2023 Honesty and Ethics poll, and that’s because they spend the most time with patients, says the dean of UB’s School of Nursing.
  • Dental students to host fundraiser for Gigi’s Playhouse
    1/24/24
    The UB student chapter of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) is highlighting the fashion flair and creative talents of individuals of all abilities on Jan. 27 during the UB Dental Inclusive Fashion and Talent Show.
  • Management students offer free tax-preparation services
    1/23/24
    IRS-certified accounting students from the School of Management will once again provide free tax-preparation services to individuals and families with annual income of $73,000 or less.
  • Connor named interim vice provost for enrollment management
    1/22/24
    Christopher Connor, senior assistant dean for enrollment management in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), has been named interim vice provost for enrollment management. The appointment was effective Jan 1.
  • UK researcher of AI in education to keynote conference
    1/16/24
    Rose Luckin, a British researcher renowned for investigating the design and evaluation of educational technology — especially AI — will deliver the keynote address at the annual Genteels’ Excellence in Teaching Conference, being held from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 22 on Zoom.
  • Bible to step down as VP, CIO
    1/12/24
    J. Brice Bible is stepping down as vice president and chief information officer to take on the same role at the University of South Carolina.