UMD College of Information

The University of Maryland College of Information (INFO) is a top-ranked research and teaching college where faculty, staff, and students are passionate about using information and technology to break down barriers and create exciting new possibilities.

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Research

Expanding the frontiers how information and technology is accessed, used, and leveraged to empower individuals and communities.  

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Partners

Working with community, academic, and industry partners to create information science solutions and create learning and career opportunities for students.

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Academics

Offering Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Certificate programs to prepare the next generation of information professionals and researchers. 

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Alumni

Supporting new generations of students through scholarships, internships, and connections while enjoying networking and other benefits.

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UMD INFO News

Douglas W. Oard

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

UMD | UMIACS Staff - August 27, 2025

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

Three students in professional attire collaborate at a table with printed charts, while a whiteboard with diagrams stands in the background.

Photo via Baltimore Community Foundation

Baltimore Community Foundation: Leveraging Student Talent to Tackle Nonprofit Challenges: BCF’s Collaboration with UMD’s iConsultancy

Baltimore Community Foundation - August 27, 2025

UMD iConsultancy students help BCF strengthen website management, enhance workflows, and reduce costs

Young African male farmer working on healthy agriculture development strategy on his digital tablet. Smiling field worker outdoors on organic farming and growth sustainability check up

Photo licensed by Adobe Stock via Chanelle Malambo/peopleimages.com.

Turning Hand-Planted Seeds into Data-Driven Harvests

Laurie Robinson - August 13, 2025

An iConsultancy partnership with Roots Africa helps the organization maximize their data

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