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Katie Baron InfoSci ’25. Photo by Riley N. Sims.
Maryland Today: Carrying Students Through to Commencement
INFO grad Katie Baron ’25 turned hardship into opportunity, launching a mobile auto repair business while earning her degree

Information Science Student Swechchha Shrestha. Photo courtesy of Maryland Today.
Maryland Today: ‘Remarkable Humanity and Depth of Thought’
INFO student Swechchha Shrestha named a University Medalist runner-up for her leadership, service, and dedication to tech for good
ALA Lecture Series: “What Comes Next: Libraries, Advocacy, and Public Policy—A Conversation with ALA President-Elect Sam Helmick”
ALA President-Elect Sam Helmick discussed 2025 library challenges and tools for change
(Video) Dean’s Lecture Series Presents: A Conversation with David S. Ferriero, 10th Archivist of the United States: Digital Transformation In Times of Controversy
Former U.S. Archivist David S. Ferriero reflects on national memory, public service, and leadership
News Release: UMD College of Information Soars to #3 in Nation for Master of Library and Information Science Program
Prestigious U.S. News & World Report ranking reflects program’s excellence and innovation

Hailla Vinson, InfoSci '20
Alumni Profile: From Dance to Data: One Alum’s Journey to a Fulfilling Tech Career
A profile of InfoSci alum Hailla Vinson

Duncan Squires, InfoSci '19
Alumni Profile: From Robotics to Data Engineering: How One Alum Bridges Tech and Business
A profile of InfoSci alum Duncan Squires

