Faculty-Staff & Graduate Edition—Aug. 20, 2026
For 150 years, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ has been defined by the students who gather here to learn, build community and create traditions. As the university marks this anniversary, it honors the people and moments that have shaped its history and welcomes a new generation of Buffs to write the next chapter.
Campus Community
New ChatGPT Edu training now required for access
A new 30-minute training course is now available and required for ChatGPT Edu access. Learn about AI privacy, data protection and responsible use, and complete the updated course by Sept. 30 if you already have ChatGPT Edu access.
Laura Devendorf awarded $1.9M to explore textile applications—from medical devices to aerospace
The National Science Foundation grants will support Devendorf's work bringing craftspeople and engineers together to advance textile research and simplify prototyping.
Research Corner
The biggest AI mistake students are making right now
Leeds professor and AI-in-education expert Jeremiah Contreras says students who use AI to challenge their thinking, not replace it, will have an edge in school and the workplace.
Plants and their fungal partners remain in sync despite changing climate
A ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ study finds that the symbiotic relationship between alpine plants and underground fungi stays robust to earlier snowmelt driven by warming temperatures.
Grad Students in Focus
What happens inside a wildfire? A mechanical engineering grad student investigates
Doctoral student Jas Shahanand is developing ways to study the hidden chemical reactions inside wildfires, laying the groundwork for more accurate emissions models, improved climate predictions and cleaner fuels.
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