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A UMD library researcher helped create the first update to nationwide guidelines on jail and prison libraries in 32 years; they add new guidance on accessibility, among other measures designed to maximize the facilities' benefit to incarcerated people. Illustration by Valerie Morgan.
Maryland Today: UMD Researcher Writes a New Chapter for Prison Libraries (ft. Victoria Van Hyning)
October 3, 2024 | Sala Levin | Maryland Today Staff | UMDExpert Contributes to First Update in American Library Association Standards Since 1992
MIDA is Helping Lead the World Towards Born-Accessible Design
September 30, 2024 | Jonathan LazarUMD Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) partners with Adobe and the U.S. Access Board; informs state and federal polic …
Ron Padrón, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the UMD INFO College
Spotlight on iSchool Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Ron Padrón
September 26, 2024 | Office of Diversity & Inclusion | UMDRon Padrón shares his journey navigating disability and advancing accessibility within DEI spaces.
TEDx Talks: Why AI Progress Seems “Stuck” with Dr. Jen Golbeck
September 17, 2024 | INFO StaffINFO Professor Jennifer Golbeck explains AI's progress plateau, challenges, and future solutions
A UMD-led institute that focuses on trustworthy AI development has announced a new round of seed grants for a variety of research projects intended to benefit society. Illustration by Adobe Stock
New AI Seed Grants Support Trustworthy Tech
September 16, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMDNew Projects Target Health Care, Autonomous Cars, Educational Disparities, More
UMD President Darryll Pines and INFO's Monique McIntyre celebrate with students and partners at the INFO Fall 2024 Welcome Back Event
Announcement: UMD College of Information (INFO) Celebrates New Name with Invitation to Partner in Transforming Lives Through Information
September 1, 2024 | Mia K. HinckleJoin over 3000 faculty, staff, and students and 200+ partners creating exciting new possibilities
INFO College Announces New Embedded Counselor for Students
August 23, 2024 | INFO StaffLicensed counselor Monique McIntyre is a new resource dedicated to INFO students' well-being
The Indigenous Archival Training program team receives SAA Archival Innovator Award 2024
News Release: Archival Innovator Award is Presented to Team Including INFO Faculty
August 6, 2024 | SAA StaffA program aimed at centering Indigenous stewardship practices in archives receives award from the Society of American Archivists
