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.
Research
Expanding the frontiers how information and technology is accessed, used, and leveraged to empower individuals and communities.
Partners
Working with community, academic, and industry partners to create information science solutions and create learning and career opportunities for students.
Academics
Offering Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Certificate programs to prepare the next generation of information professionals and researchers.
Alumni
Supporting new generations of students through scholarships, internships, and connections while enjoying networking and other benefits.
UMD INFO News
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Maryland Today: When a Cat Video Elicits More Than Warm Fuzzies (ft. Susannah Paletz)
Researchers Look at Human Responses to ‘Cuteness’ in Social Media
ALA president Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada
(Video) ALA President Offers Advice for Future Librarians on Handling Banned Books
During the talk, attendees received advice tailored to both students planning to become library and information science practitioners a …
Photo of Dr. Katie Shilton
UMD Leads New $20M NSF Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law and Society
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
The country’s oldest HCI lab, co-led by the UMD INFO College, celebrates 40 years of advancing the field.