UMD INFO College Alumni Spotlights

The UMD INFO College Takes Great Pride in its Graduates
From archivists to librarians, web developers to information architects, our INFO alumni succeed as information professionals in every field imaginable. Scroll down to learn more about your fellow alumni! We’d also like to hear from you and share your story.
Featured INFO Alumni
INFO alumni go on to be leaders in shaping the world through information and technology for good. Here are just a few of our stars.

“It’s My Turn”: From School Teacher to Director of Education at the National Cryptologic Museum
A profile of MLIS alum Jennifer Robertson

UMD MLS alum Nancy Balz
Committing to Lifelong Learning and Public Service
The Nancy and Daniel Balz MLIS Scholarship for Returning Students has a real-world impact

Kevin Beverly
A Storied Career of Transforming Global Health Through Data
A profile of MLS alumnus Kevin Beverly, UMD INFO College graduate

Press Release: UMD INFO’s Allison Jennings-Roche Named 2024 LJ Mover & Shaker
LJ’s Class of 2024 Movers & Shakers highlights 50 individuals helping move library work forward

UMD MLIS Alumni Receive Multiple Maryland School Librarian of the Year Awards
Donna Mignardi and Sheri Anita Massey are awarded in 2020 and 2023, respectively

Finding Her Calling: From Elementary School Teacher to “2023 Maryland School Librarian of the Year”
A profile of MLIS and Ph.D. alumna Sheri Anita Massey

INFO Alumna Sheri Massey: “7 Ways School Librarians Can Build Partnerships With Content Teachers”
How school librarians can collaborate with teachers on content development to advance students’ critical thinking skills.

Living With Purpose: The Legacy of Gloria Davidson
A spotlight on a pioneering librarian and the scholarship she created

Frank Burke (seated) at the July 4, 1969 ceremony on the Constitution Avenue steps in Washington, D.C.
Preserving History, Remembering a Pioneer
David McCartney and James Petersen founded the Dr. Frank G. Burke Endowed Graduate Research Award