UMD College of Information

Welcome to the 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

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The 2025 INFO Insider Magazine is Here!

INFO Staff - December 18, 2025

Stronger together: Celebrating information innovation and collaboration; wishing all a happy new year 🥂❄️

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AI Coach Transforms Physical Therapy at Home

Laurie Robinson - December 18, 2025

MD-based startup and INFO researchers are helping to solve the problem of compliance with physical therapy through a human-like AI coac …

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Photo courtesy of UMIACS

UMIACS: Building AI That Keeps Users Safe Across Cultures and Crises (ft. Vanessa Frias-Martinez)

Melissa Brachfeld | UMIACS - December 15, 2025

INFO Professor Vanessa Frías-Martínez helps build trustworthy AI systems that deliver guidance in high-stakes situations

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