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Empowering MLIS Students to Champion DEI in Libraries
A scholarship supports students looking to build inclusive communities
MIDA is Helping Lead the World Towards Born-Accessible Design
UMD Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) partners with Adobe and the U.S. Access Board; informs state and federal polic …
Press Release: Best Practices & Collaborative Strategies in Digital Equity: Get Ready for the 2024 Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit
Experts will gather at the 2024 Maryland Digital Equity Summit to share strategies for advancing digital inclusion.

Ron Padrón, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the UMD INFO College
Spotlight on iSchool Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Ron Padrón
Ron Padrón shares his journey navigating disability and advancing accessibility within DEI spaces.

Madeline Metcalfe, UMD InfoSci Alum
Tales from a Tech Native: From Video Game Enthusiast to Business Analyst
A profile of InfoSci alum Madeline Metcalfe

UMD InfoSci student, Reem Saleh
InfoSci Student, Reem Saleh, Selected As One of Glamour’s College Women of the Year
UMD senior Reem Saleh is recognized by Glamour for empowering women in STEM
TEDx Talks: Why AI Progress Seems “Stuck” with Dr. Jen Golbeck
INFO 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
New Projects Target Health Care, Autonomous Cars, Educational Disparities, More