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

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Maryland Today: When a Cat Video Elicits More Than Warm Fuzzies (ft. Susannah Paletz)

Maggie Haslam | UMD - May 10, 2023

Researchers Look at Human Responses to ‘Cuteness’ in Social Media

Photo ALA president Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada

ALA president Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada

(Video) ALA President Offers Advice for Future Librarians on Handling Banned Books

UMD INFO Staff - May 4, 2023

During the talk, attendees received advice tailored to both students planning to become library and information science practitioners a …

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Photo of Dr. Katie Shilton

UMD Leads New $20M NSF Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law and Society

UMD Staff - May 4, 2023

The institute will take a holistic approach, integrating broader participation in AI design, new technology development, and more infor …

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Game Changers: How UMD HCIL Researchers Continue to Shape the Future of Human-Computer Interaction

Laurie Robinson - May 2, 2023

The country’s oldest HCI lab, co-led by the UMD INFO College, celebrates 40 years of advancing the field.

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