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Introducing BullsAI for UB research and teaching

UB Information Technology (UBIT) is collaborating with the Department of AI and Society with the BullsAI Platform, designed to bring artificial intelligence directly into the classroom. Pilot phases are currently underway.

Random Duo Push? Change your password!

10/16/25

Receive a Duo push you didn’t initiate? Be sure to reset your password immediately.

Nintendo Switch 2 consoles come to Level Up

9/29/25

UB students: Level Up’s gaming lounge in Lockwood 2 North has five brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, replacing the original Switch 1.

eduroam Wi-Fi is coming to UB shuttle buses in spring 2026

9/16/25

This fall, eduroam access is continuing to expand as Wi-Fi will soon be added to UB’s public transportation system, coming to the smaller shuttles and later the larger Stampede buses.

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UB Remote Desktop Gateway retires March 23 - connect to UB VPN
12/2/25
The UB Remote Desktop Gateway service is retiring March 23, 2026. Students, faculty, and staff can connect to UB VPN with their devices to access important UB services off campus.
Introducing BullsAI for UB research and teaching
11/21/25
UB Information Technology (UBIT) is collaborating with the Department of AI and Society with the BullsAI Platform, designed to bring artificial intelligence directly into the classroom. Pilot phases are currently underway.
Students: save on laptops, streaming and more with these discounts
11/19/25
No one ever said being a student was easy. Sometimes even a little help can make a world of difference.
Faculty: save on tech and software
11/18/25
Faculty and staff can take advantage of UB discounts on devices, software, and subscription services.
The most common scams targeting the UB community
10/16/25
With increasing opportunities to hand out our personal information, the number of online scams are skyrocketing.
Random Duo Push? Change your password!
10/16/25
Receive a Duo push you didn’t initiate? Be sure to reset your password immediately.
10/23 Cybersecurity Escape Room Challenge in Student Union 210
10/14/25
To help celebration National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this event offers a fun, hands-on way to test your problem-solving skills and learn how to stay safe online while earning fun prizes.
Jabber retiring late 2025; use MS Teams for phone calls
10/8/25
Starting Fall 2025, UB will phase out Jabber, which will retire by the end of the year. UB faculty and staff will instead have the ability to make phone calls using Cisco Call in Microsoft Teams.
Stay safe during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
10/1/25
UB encourages all students to act responsibly when it comes to downloading and sharing digital content.
Students: Stump our VPCIO for prizes in Ellicott this Fri 10/3
9/30/25
This Friday, October 3rd from 9-10:30 a.m. in Crossroads Culinary Center, UBIT is giving out prizes to anyone who tries to stump our VPCIO Heath Tuttle, PhD.
Nintendo Switch 2 consoles come to Level Up
9/29/25
UB students: Level Up’s gaming lounge in Lockwood 2 North has five brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, replacing the original Switch 1.
Wi-Fi gets a boost in UB lecture halls with cutting-edge upgrade
9/23/25
Students and faculty with 6 GHz-capable devices will soon experience faster, more reliable Wi-Fi in UB’s centrally scheduled lecture halls.
Summer 2025 classroom upgrades: what faculty should expect
9/23/25
This summer, UB Information Technology is upgrading 14 classrooms with improvements such as second monitors, adjustable lecterns, updated touch panels, and USB-C connectivity to support greater standardization and a more seamless classroom experience ahead of the Fall 2025 semester.
Faculty: Tell us about technology at UB on October 21
9/19/25
How are you navigating the evolving world of teaching and research at UB using technology? UBIT wants to hear about your experiences with classroom and teaching technology. Please join us for a conversation over Zoom on Tuesday, from 1-2 p.m.
eduroam Wi-Fi is coming to UB shuttle buses in spring 2026
9/16/25
This fall, eduroam access is continuing to expand as Wi-Fi will soon be added to UB’s public transportation system, coming to the smaller shuttles and later the larger Stampede buses.

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UB Information Technology News is a publication of the Office of the Chief Information Officer at UB. Edited by Diana Tuorto, IT Communication and Engagement, dianatuo@buffalo.edu, 645-8127.

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