Members of the press are invited to join the in-person talk with Dr. Shogan at the University of Maryland
A Conversation with Dr. Colleen Shogan, 11th Archivist of the United States, February 20, 2026
For Immediate Release: February 16, 2026
Contact: All members of the press must register in advance. For additional questions, please contact Mia Hinckle, UMD College of Information, mhinckle@umd.edu.
WHAT: Dr. Colleen Shogan will speak in-person at the University of Maryland about her journey from historian to overseeing the national archives as the 11th Archivist of the U.S., challenges during that time, and advice for presidents. Dr. Shogun will also share her vision for the future of archives in the U.S. around public participation, remaining non-partisan, and if AI can be a solution to dealing with billions of records. Members of the press are invited to attend.
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2026 (public portion: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
4:00 – 5:00 PM Reception w/ Refreshments
5:00 – 6:30 PM Conversation w/ Q&A
6:30 – 7:15 PM One-on-One Press Interviews
WHERE: (In-Person Only) Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, Ground Floor Sculpture Garden / Rm 0202, 4131 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742
Suggested parking garage: Regents Drive Garage (visitor parking top level)
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HOW: All members of the press must register in advance. To request a one-on-one interview slot, please register by Wednesday, February 18 EOD. The day of the event, registered members of the press should check in at the event registration table. For press scheduled for a one-on-one interview, event staff will meet you at the end of the event and escort you.
Please note: Outside photography and videography by media outlets will be allowed. Members of the press may not ask questions during the live event or Q&A, however they can pre-submit questions on the registration form—and can request a one-on-one post-event interview time (limited availability).
About the University of Maryland College of Information
Founded in 1965, the University of Maryland College of Information (INFO) is a leading research and teaching college in the field of information science, ranked #3 in the USA by the U.S. News & World Report. INFO faculty, staff, and students are expanding the frontiers of how people access and use information and technology in an evolving world—in government, education, business, social media, and more. The college offers top-ranked academic degree programs and leads cutting-edge academic and industry research, specializing in library and information science, digital curation, data systems and management, human-computer interaction, AI and machine learning, accessible and inclusive technology design, sociotechnical systems, and cybersecurity and privacy. Located just outside of Washington, D.C., INFO faculty, staff, and students have unmatched research, internship, and career opportunities. https://info.umd.edu/