About the UMD INFO College

The University of Maryland (UMD) College of Information (INFO) is a top-ranked research and teaching college in the field of information science, located just outside Washington DC.

At INFO, faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners are expanding the frontiers of how information and technology are accessed and used in a rapidly evolving world. From labs to libraries, we are combining principles of information science with cutting-edge technology to foster education, research, and discovery that are defining the future of information.

Throughout all of our endeavors, we are committed to utilizing information and technology for good – to connect communities, empower individuals, and create opportunities.