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Two UMD Info College Faculty Members Establish New Archival Repatriation Committee
The new Committee is a major step towards enacting more Native and Indigenous repatriation archival policy.

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Maryland Today: $6M Award From State to Help Extension Bridge Digital Divide
UMD Info College faculty and students join team to develop programs to help underserved urban and rural communities access broadband in …

Pride Month Celebrations Around the Region, LGBTQ+ Resources
A compilation of resources and local events in honor of Pride Month, brought to you by the College of Information Studies.

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How People with Dementia Access Health Information
Dr. Amanda Lazar and her team examine the barriers faced by people with dementia to accessing relevant, accurate health information.

UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Amelia Gibson
Dr. Gibson will also be stepping into the Associate Director role for the Info College's Information Policy & Access Center (iPAC).

UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Sheena Erete
Dr. Erete looks to build new community partnerships and engage the local community surrounding UMD in meaningful ways.

Senior Associate Dean Moves to New Opportunities After a Decade of Service
The College reflects on the visionary prowess and “can-do” attitude of Dr. Brian Butler as he steps into new leadership role.

(Video) ALA Lecture Series: ALA President Patty Wong
Wong shares her 37-year journey with the ALA and the association's ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.

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Recovering Early Asian American Voices In American Popular Music: Two Girl Groups
iSchool Lecturer, Dr. Eric Hung, discusses the many histories and absence of Asian Americans in American popular music.