News

UMD Rises in U.S. News’ Rankings of National Universities
September 18, 2023 | Maryland Today StaffMaryland Is No. 19 Among Public Schools, Jumps Nine Spots in Overall Rating

UMD Ranked Nation’s No. 1 College for LGBTQ+ Students
August 16, 2023 | Allison Dickinson and Shantala Thompson | UMDCampus Pride, BestColleges.com Highlight Campus Climate, Student Safety, Support

MLIS Student Leigh Amadi Dunewood Awarded ALA Spectrum Scholarship
August 8, 2023 | Olivia BorgulaThe esteemed scholarship program provides financial and professional opportunities to high-achieving students

News Release: UMD MLIS Student Erin Ramos Receives Prestigious Inaugural Scholarship
July 27, 2023 | The Foundation for Baltimore County Public LibraryThe Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announces first recipient of new scholarship.

Photo of Jason R. Baron
Weighing in on the Federal Case Against Donald Trump (ft. Jason R. Baron)
June 22, 2023 | INFO StaffINFO Professor of the Practice Jason R. Baron is interviewed by various news outlets regarding the Presidential Records Act.

Two Deans, Two Future Gifts, One Mission
June 20, 2023 | UMD Office of Gift PlanningReflections on Curating the Past While Creating the Future at UMD: A fireside conversation with the Deans of INFO and Libraries.

ALA president Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada
(Video) ALA President Offers Advice for Future Librarians on Handling Banned Books
May 4, 2023 | UMD INFO StaffDuring the talk, attendees received advice tailored to both students planning to become library and information science practitioners a …

Embracing Experiential Learning: Providing Valuable Real-World Exposure to Aspiring K-12 Librarians
April 13, 2023 | Laurie RobinsonThe UMD INFO library field study program fosters growth and learning for MLIS students interested in school library careers.

From the Urban Renewal Impact website: Asheville community members accepting the Harlin J. Gradin Humanities Award. Standing (L-R): Priscilla Ndiaye, Andrea Clarke, Deborah Miles. Seated: Dwayne Barton, Dr. Harlin J. Gradin, and Karen Loughmiller. (Photo by Urban News)
Unearthing the Hidden Legacy of Urban Renewal: Asheville’s Southside Neighborhood Reveals Intergenerational Impact
April 7, 2023 | Laurie RobinsonINFO plays a key role in a decade-long collaborative project creating a public access portal to Asheville's Southside Urban Renewal arc …