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Press Release: MONET Paints the Way to New Opportunities: University of Maryland Extension and College of Information Launch Digital Navigator Curriculum & Training

October 10, 2025 | Julie Slivka | University of Maryland Extension

University of Maryland Extension and INFO launch digital navigator curriculum and training

Three-dimensional metallic lettering mounted on a dark gray wall that reads: "Niels Bohr Library & Archives."

Credit: AIP Foundation / Niels Bohr Library & Archives

(Video) AIP Foundation News: Guarding the History of Science: Jamila Hinds at the Niels Bohr Library & Archives

October 8, 2025 | INFO Staff

MLIS student Jamila Hinds protects rare AIP archives and enhances public access in an effort to preserve scientific history

Photo credit: Full Measure News (or Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson)

(Video) Full Measure News: Psyops (ft. Jennifer Golbeck)

October 7, 2025 | INFO Staff

INFO’s Jen Golbeck sheds light on how algorithms and bot networks fuel online radicalization and deepen social divisions

Members of the Marylanders Online team accept the 2025 Maryland Hispanic Leadership Empowerment Award

UMD’s “Marylanders Online” Initiative Receives Maryland Hispanic Leadership Empowerment Award

October 7, 2025 | Julie Slivka UME

The UME and INFO College's initiative is recognized by the Daily Record for digital literacy impact

Aerial view of Hornbake Plaza and Hornbake Library at UMD

Aerial view of Hornbake Library. ©John Consoli/University of Maryland

UMD INFO College Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members

September 9, 2025 | INFO Staff

Reflecting INFO’s ongoing dedication to excellence in research, education, and the exploration of the information science landscape

Lauren Schirle, MIM '19

Alumni Profile: From Archives to Analytics: How a MIM Alum’s Unconventional Path Shapes Fintech Innovation

September 5, 2025 | Laurie Robinson

A profile of MIM alum Lauren Schirle

Nabintta Blé, InfoSci '18

Alumni Profile: The Creative Journey of Nabintta Blé

September 5, 2025 | Laurie Robinson

An InfoSci alum profile

A robotic hand reaches upward as a graduation cap with a tassel floats above it against a teal background.

Photo licensed by Adobe Stock via Ekaterina

GBH News: With AI Common on Campus, Some Educators Are Leaning in (ft. Katie Shilton)

September 3, 2025 | INFO Staff

INFO’s Katie Shilton emphasizes AI tutors’ promise without replacing human teaching

Douglas Oard, a noted expert in information retrieval, has been at the University of Maryland since 1996 and has been an active member of UMIACS since 1998.

UMIACS: New Interim Dean Maintains Strong Ties to UMIACS

August 27, 2025 | UMD | UMIACS Staff

Douglas Oard, longtime INFO professor, named interim dean, emphasizes INFO–UMIACS collaboration driving interdisciplinary research