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
Jason Laucel, InfoSci '26
INFO’s Jason Laucel ’26 Named UMD Commencement Student Speaker
InfoSci senior Jason Laucel ’26 will address UMD graduates, blending AI ethics, leadership, and community-centered impact
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Amtrak Uses INFO Students to Get Electronic Records on Track
A partnership with INFO’s iConsultancy is helping the railroad tackle a growing information governance challenge
Kelly Hoffman, MLIS '07, Phd '23
Alumni Profile: How a Love of Information Led to Capitol Hill
PhD and MLIS alum Kelly Hoffman found her calling in library science—then spent two decades building toward her dream job
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When the Feed Becomes the Front Line
A new generation of AI tools is changing how analysts and aid workers make sense of war in real time—if they can learn to trust what …
Upcoming Events
To: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 1:00 pm
To: Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 1:30 pm