The University of Maryland College of Information Studies (UMD INFO College) 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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Recent INFO News

Maryland Today: ‘Golden’ Era for Internet’s Dog Mom (ft. Jen Golbeck)

November 14, 2023 | Karen Shih

Information Studies Professor’s New Book Explores Special Bond Between People and Pups

Maryland Today: A Dramatic Step Forward in Robotics (ft. Bill Kules)

November 10, 2023 | Maryland Today Staff

Human Body Becomes Robot Playground in Project Funded by Arts for All Initiative

Data@Hand App

Data@Hand: Transforming Personal Data Exploration on Your Smartphone

November 2, 2023 | Steicy Singh | UMD Smith School of Business

A UMD developed app that brings your health information to life

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Five Ways to Reimagine Smart Growth

November 2, 2023 | Andrew Fellows

Envisioning neighborhoods that range from micro-economies to climate-crisis-adaptive

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