Maryland’s iSchool, the College of Information Studies, rose to a Top 10 ranking in the latest U.S. News & World Report Graduate School Rankings. U.S. News analyzed more than 12,000 graduate programs to bring this year's rankings.

The College had its specialties earn top 10 rankings as well. The specialties include Archives Specialization, Digital Librarianship, School Library Media, Services for Children/Youth, and Information Systems.

“This is a terrific achievement!” notes, Dean Jennifer Preece. “None of this would be possible without the hard work of our remarkable faculty, staff and students. This new ranking is further proof of the iSchool’s commitment to excellence.”

For more information on University of Maryland current rankings please visit http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/uniini/release.cfm?ArticleID=1875.