• Science + art + theater = new ways to bridge disciplines
    10/14/25

    Two UB professors and the founder of Torn Space Theater are exploring links between science and art. 

  • Continuing pioneering work in universal design
    10/14/25

    UB's IDEA Center has received a nearly $5M award from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.

  • Viano Quartet launches 2025 Slee Beethoven cycle
    10/14/25

    The acclaimed string quartet will perform the first three concerts in the Department of Music's annual presentation of all 16 of Beethoven's string quartets.

  • Federal regulation makes companies more honest
    10/13/25

    New research suggests the clawback provision to curb CEO pay improves financial reporting.

  • Quantum dynamics on your laptop?
    10/13/25

    A new study offers a user-friendly template for simulating quantum systems on consumer laptops, saving supercomputers for more complex systems.

  • Lynch accepted into drug abuse program for innovators
    10/13/25

    His inclusion in the Johns Hopkins program recognizes the UB emergency medicine physician for his pioneering opioid treatment program.

  • Gary wins top two 2025 Williams J. Gies Editorial Awards
    10/10/25

    The restorative dentistry faculty member addresses AI truths and dentists’ relationship with insurance providers in the award-winning pieces.

  • The facts behind childhood vaccines
    10/10/25

    UB pediatric pharmacist William Prescott spoke with UBNow about what parents should know as they navigate conflicting information about childhood vaccines.

  • Transfer students find success with UB TrACE
    10/10/25

    The SUNY-funded program offers the personalized advising and personal connection that helps student succeed.

  • Composting program expands to student apartments
    10/9/25

    Students living in campus apartments can now help reduce organic waste and contribute UB's goal of being a climate-neutral campus.

  • UB celebrates homecoming
    10/9/25

    Catch all the action — from SA's Spirit Week to the nail-biter football game — through the lenses of UB photographers Douglas Levere, Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, Paul Hokanson and Mark Busch.

  • Alford honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer
    10/9/25

    The award, one of social work’s top honors, recognizes the UB dean’s pioneering contributions to children, families and the profession.

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  • Thanksgiving without Borders

    The UB community turned out in force last Thursday to share their Thanksgiving or fall harvest traditions with members of the university's diverse international community. Here are just a few of the celebrations.

    Published December 3, 2025

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Making chatbots better

UB AI pioneer Rohini Srihari is building chatbots that do everything from supporting mental health care to giving a voice to people with motor neuron diseases like ALS. Explore the many ways she’s making AI work for humanity on the latest episode of the Driven to Discover podcast.

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