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MIDA is Helping Lead the World Towards Born-Accessible Design

September 30, 2024 | Jonathan Lazar

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

September 26, 2024 | Julie Slivka | University of Maryland Extension

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

September 26, 2024 | Office of Diversity & Inclusion | UMD

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

September 23, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

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

September 18, 2024 | Ruhama Wolle | Glamour Magazine Staff

UMD senior Reem Saleh is recognized by Glamour for empowering women in STEM

INFO Professor Jen Golbeck giving a Tedx Talk

TEDx Talks: Why AI Progress Seems “Stuck” with Dr. Jen Golbeck

September 17, 2024 | INFO Staff

INFO Professor Jennifer Golbeck explains AI's progress plateau, challenges, and future solutions

Computer coded figure catching a human woman falling backwards.

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

September 16, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMD

New Projects Target Health Care, Autonomous Cars, Educational Disparities, More

MLIS Students Amy Guerrero and Elizabeth Tibebu Awarded ALA Spectrum Scholarship

September 5, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

The esteemed scholarship program provides financial and professional opportunities to high-achieving students

UMD President Darryll Pines and INFO's Monique McIntyre celebrate with students and partners at the INFO Fall 2024 Welcome Back Event

Announcement: UMD College of Information (INFO) Celebrates New Name with Invitation to Partner in Transforming Lives Through Information

September 1, 2024 | Mia K. Hinckle

Join over 3000 faculty, staff, and students and 200+ partners creating exciting new possibilities