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The Diamondback: UMD works to revamp privacy policy (feat. Jessica Vitak)
September 24, 2021 | Ryan WhiteThe new proposal for a revamped privacy policy is set for a vote in the University Senate in December.
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PhD Alumni Spotlight: To Build or Not to Build? – Myeong Lee, PhD ‘19
September 15, 2021 | Hayleigh MooreWhile planning his Master’s degree thesis, Myeong Lee was offered a simple question - "Do you want to build something or understand s …
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UMD Researchers Awarded $159K NSF Grant to Expand Wi-Fi Access in Regional Parks
September 8, 2021 | Melissa BrachfeldiSchool's Beth Bonsignore joins interdisciplinary team to expand Wi-Fi infrastructure in urban greenspaces.
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Maryland Today: Merrill College, iSchool to Offer ‘From-Anywhere’ Master’s in Data Journalism
September 7, 2021 | Josh LandApplications will be accepted this fall for new data journalism Master's program.
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Trace Center Directs New Digital Accessibility Research During Covid-19 Pandemic
September 7, 2021 | Hayleigh MooreThe Trace Research & Development Center leads new initiatives to address accessibility barriers heightened due to the COVID-19 pand …
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Fall 2021 Welcome from iSchool Dean Keith Marzullo
August 31, 2021 | Keith MarzulloWishing students, staff, and faculty a wonderful and safe Fall semester.
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The Washington Post: Private Israeli Spyware Used to Hack Cellphones of Journalists
August 26, 2021 | iSchool NewsUMD iSchool Assistant Professor Ido Sivan-Sevilla discusses the threat of unregulated private surveillance tools.