The Neuroscience Program in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences held its annual Research Day in the Medical School Building atrium in November 2025. Participation spanned the university, with submissions from throughout the medical school, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Public Health and Health Professions and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Researchers from the Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions presented as well. The event also included a Neuroscience as Art competition.

Photographer: Douglas Levere

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IBM SkillsBuild AI Courses and Experiential Learning Experiences for SUNY
8/24/26
Looking to build your AI and technology skills or provide new learning opportunities for your students and colleagues? Join one of two upcoming webinars to discover how IBM SkillsBuild can help SUNY faculty, staff, and students access free training, industry-recognized credentials, and hands-on learning experiences.
Supporting Faculty in the Responsible Use of AI
8/24/26
SUNY System Administration is seeking 100 faculty members to participate in a systemwide community of practice that will provide a mechanism for professional learning and cross-campus collaboration to support faculty to integrate discipline-specific AI-enabled skills in course-level student learning outcomes.
Our Office Has Moved: What You Need to Know
8/13/25
We are pleased to share that CATT has moved to a new suite within the UB Gateway Building at 77 Goodell Street in downtown Buffalo. Our office is now located in Suite 310, just down the hall from our previous location in Suite 302.

SUNY CPD Making Course Content Accessible
8/6/26
Preparing digital course content for ADA Title II compliance presents both technical and pedagogical challenges. This webinar introduces the University at Buffalo’s self-paced resource, Making Course Content Accessible with AI: Title II Readiness, featured in the 2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report for its AI-supported workflows and practical accessibility strategies.
Fall 2026 Top Hat Support Opportunities
7/9/26
Whether you're preparing your course for the start of the semester or looking for help with an existing Top Hat course, additional virtual support opportunities are available throughout August and September. These sessions are designed to help current Top Hat users get answers to their questions and make the most of the platform during the busy start of the semester.
UB Learns Brightspace Instructor Training
7/7/26
Prepare for the fall semester with upcoming UB Learns training sessions designed to help instructors build, manage and enhance their courses in Brightspace.
2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report
5/19/26
The 2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition highlights the key trends and emerging signals shaping the future of higher education over the next decade. The report explores developments across institutional strategy, instructional practice, and student success, offering insight into the opportunities and challenges institutions may face in the years ahead.
16th Biennial International Transformative Learning Conference
5/13/26
Registration is now open for the 16th Biennial International Transformative Learning Conference (ITLC 2026).
ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Deadline Approaching
3/3/26
Federal ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements are approaching quickly. If you have not yet reviewed your course materials, now is the time to take focused, manageable steps toward compliance.

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Beyond Compliance: Building Accessible and Inclusive Classrooms
3/2/26
This episode of the Teaching Table Podcast closes CATT’s Accessible and Inclusive Pedagogy mini-series by exploring how faculty can move beyond compliance to build classrooms where all students feel welcome and supported. Maggie Grady and Sarah Guglielmi discuss the difference between accessibility and inclusion, emphasizing that accessibility focuses on removing barriers to participation, while inclusion is about cultivating a sense of belonging and value for every student.

Past Updates

Digital Accessibility Update for Instructors: December 2025
4/22/26
We are continuing to prepare for the April 24, 2027 deadline to meet federal digital accessibility requirements. All course content provided to students, including documents, slides, videos, and UB Learns materials, is required to be accessible. The updated rules emphasize designing accessible materials from the start, rather than relying on individual accommodation requests.
Fall 2026 Lumen Circles: New Generative AI Fellowships for UB Faculty
7/20/26
Join a community of UB faculty exploring practical, evidence-based strategies for teaching with generative AI and creating more accessible, engaging learning experiences through free Lumen Learning Circles.
Instructional Insights: Curriculum Development with OERs
6/25/26
Open Educational Resources (OERs) are free, openly licensed materials like textbooks, videos, and assignments that help create more equitable and flexible learning experiences. Beyond reducing costs, OERs remove access barriers, allowing students to engage with materials right away. They also give instructors the freedom to adapt and customize content to meet course goals and student needs, supporting deeper engagement and success.
Instructional Insights: Engaging 21st Century Students
6/25/26
Engaging 21st-century students in a post-COVID world calls for flexible, student-centered teaching that blends technology, collaboration, and active learning. Whether in physical or virtual classrooms, interactivity and community through discussion, peer feedback, and group projects help students stay connected and motivated. By integrating these elements, educators can create inclusive and future-ready learning environments.
Instructional Insights: Academic Integrity and AI
6/25/26
Accurate assessment of student knowledge and abilities is foundational to the work of education. Generative AI tools present an existential threat to that accuracy because students can outsource many assessments to AI, successfully bypassing real learning and thus violating academic integrity. This has introduced the perplexing question for instructors of if, when, and how to allow AI use in their courses.
Supporting Students the First Week of Classes
8/12/25
The start of a new semester is a powerful moment to set the tone for the months ahead. Small, intentional strategies will bolster students’ confidence, especially for those new to UB. Here are a few impactful ways to support your students during the first week.

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