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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

UMD Networking Event

INFO College 2024, Get Involved! Events, Partnerships, Mentorship, and More

September 1, 2024 | Mia K. Hinckle

A call for information science professionals, researchers, and advocates to join INFO’s growing community

Turner Family Supports Students Focused on Solving Societal Problems

August 29, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

A spotlight on a scholarship fund that encourages students to combine social science knowledge with technical and design skills