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Aerial view of Hornbake Plaza and Hornbake Library at UMD

Aerial view of Hornbake Library. ©John Consoli/University of Maryland

UMD INFO College Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members

September 9, 2025 | INFO Staff

Reflecting INFO’s ongoing dedication to excellence in research, education, and the exploration of the information science landscape

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GBH News: With AI Common on Campus, Some Educators Are Leaning in (ft. Katie Shilton)

September 3, 2025 | INFO Staff

INFO’s Katie Shilton emphasizes AI tutors’ promise without replacing human teaching

Douglas W. Oard

Douglas Oard, a noted expert in information retrieval, has been at the University of Maryland since 1996 and has been an active member of UMIACS since 1998.

UMIACS: New Interim Dean Maintains Strong Ties to UMIACS

August 27, 2025 | UMD | UMIACS Staff

Douglas Oard, longtime INFO professor, named interim dean, emphasizes INFO–UMIACS collaboration driving interdisciplinary research