The University of Maryland College of Information Studies (UMD INFO College) is a top-ranked research and teaching college where faculty, staff, and students are passionate about using information and technology to break down barriers and create exciting new possibilities.

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Research

Expanding the frontiers how information and technology is accessed, used, and leveraged to empower individuals and communities.  

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Partners

Working with community, academic, and industry partners to create information science solutions and create learning and career opportunities for students.

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Academics

Offering Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Certificate programs to prepare the next generation of information professionals and researchers. 

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Supporting new generations of students through scholarships, internships, and connections while enjoying networking and other benefits.

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UMD iSchool News

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Democratizing Information: Volunteer Transcribers Enable Access to Cultural Heritage Materials

April 16, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

Crowdsourced transcriptions are making historical documents more accessible for those who use screen readers

MD Today: Website Help for the Helpers

April 12, 2024 | Lucy Hubbard | Maryland Today | UMD

Students create custom software for nonprofits, sponsored by the INFO College

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ACM: Community Is Critical Too

April 12, 2024 | Tamara Clegg

Leveraging community to broaden the faces, places, and interlaces of computing.

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News Release: UMD Launches Institute Focused on Ethical AI Development

April 9, 2024 | UMD Staff

INFO’s Dr. Sheena Erete will serve as the Associate Director of Research of the new AI Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM)

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