On January 29, UB Tech® will launch the official agenda schedule for the UB Tech conference to be held June 15-17 in Las Vegas.

UB guest columnist Michael Bernstein addresses how higher ed institutions can align the work of faculty and students with the needs, goals and interests of their communities. They are in a position to take the lead on the pressing issue of water quality by leveraging cutting-edge research and tech, says Bernstein, who is interim president of Stony Brook U.

Library chatbots handle frequently asked questions 24/7—and provide stress relief—as artificial intelligence opens new possibilities in higher education.

UB guest columnist Joan Marques says that while many people sign up for short, fast-paced, free courses online, we should not underestimate the value of maintaining formal and informal interactions in a college environment, where the common goal is to achieve upward mobility.