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Alumni Spotlight: Alumnus Turns a New Page After 40-Year Career in Librarianship and History – William Peniston ‘87
June 15, 2021 | iSchool NewsWilliam Peniston, MLS ’87, proclaims himself an “old-fashioned librarian,” trained in the management of rare books, special colle …
UMIACS: Plaisant Retires, Concluding Stellar 34-Year Career at UMD
June 9, 2021 | iSchool NewsConcluding a 34-year career at UMD that is marked by many notable contributions in research, scholarship and service.
Alumni Spotlight: Alumna’s Mission to Grow Promising Businesses Through the Power of Data – Vyjayanthi Kamath, MIM ‘20
June 2, 2021 | iSchool NewsVyjayanthi Kamath, MIM ’20, became increasingly captivated by the intersection of data, marketing, and product development after watc …
Celebrating the UMD iSchool and Trace Center’s Commitment to Advancing Innovations for Older Populations
June 1, 2021 | Hayleigh MooreDeveloping innovative technologies, co-designing with seniors, and advocating for accessibility rights.
Alumni Profile: Gabriel Cruz, MIM, Class of 2021
May 31, 2021 | INFO StaffEnterprise systems and IT development demand expertise and adaptability in a rapidly evolving technology field
Alumni Spotlight: How One Alum’s Voyage to Transform Businesses Began at the UMD iSchool – Rishi Jain MIM ‘19
May 26, 2021 | iSchool NewsRishi began his “exciting voyage of discovery” at the University of Maryland College of Information Studies (iSchool) where he purs …
A Robot Rolls Into a Math Class…
May 25, 2021 | Peter F. Moon, UMD Doctoral Student & HCIL MemberUnderstanding how a spherical robot can help more students gain access to early computing education while enhancing their learning in m …
