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Maryland Today: To Like or Not to Like – Facebook at 20 (ft. Cody Buntain)
February 5, 2024 | Karen Shih | Maryland Today | UMDFacebook changed the world, but not always for good - a UMD expert explains its complicated legacy

Empowering the Blind Community Through Accessible Technology Education: Maryland’s Visionary Approach
February 3, 2024 | Julie Slivka | UMD ExtensionA Marylanders Online project, led by the UMD Extension and the INFO College

College Park Scholars to Launch Data Justice and Civic Engagement Programs
January 29, 2024 | Kenisha Rhone | CP ScholarsThe INFO College will lead the Data Justice program, to start Fall 2024

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Insight Into Diversity Magazine: UMD Leads Projects Aimed at Career Support, Accessibility for People with Disabilities (ft. Jonathan Lazar)
January 23, 2024 | INFO StaffINFO Professor Jonathan Lazar promotes digital accessibility

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UMD INFO Faculty to Make Archival Materials More Accessible via Web Search
January 23, 2024 | Olivia Borgula & INFO StaffDiana Marsh and Katrina Fenlon are leading this NSF funded project

From left, Drs. Amanda Lazar, J. Bern Jordan, and Hernisa Kacorri. Photo by Craig Taylor.
News Release: New R&D Projects to Move the Needle on Making Mainstream Tech Accessible for People Living with Disabilities
January 23, 2024 | INFO StaffLed by Drs. J. Bern Jordan, Hernisa Kacorri, and Amanda Lazar at the UMD INFO College in partnership with Raising the Floor-US

Closing the Digital Divide: Marylanders Online Offers Tech Tools and Support to Thousands Across the State
January 22, 2024 | Julie Slivka | UMD ExtensionA program led by the UMD Extension and UMD INFO College