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Maryland Giving Day – March 9, 2022
Read about one student's inspirational story and how Giving Day is helped her pursue a degree in information science.

Hornbake Library, a University library in College Park, Maryland
iSchool Admits First Student to New Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Program
Students can now graduate with a B.S. in Information Science and a M.S. in Library and Information Science in just five years.

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Preparing for the Big Day
Guidelines for defending your Ph.D. proposal or dissertation.

Dean's Lecture Series: Dr. Debbie Chachra
(Video) Dean’s Lecture Series: Rocks, Clouds, and Lightning: Energy, Materiality, and Infrastructural Systems
Dr. Debbie Chachra presents how renewable energy has the potential to transform the material world.

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MLIS Alumnae Use Instagram to Amplify Black Excellence in Librarianship
Read about two alumnae who are creating spaces for current and aspiring librarians and authors of color.

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Celebrate Women’s History Month From Anywhere
Explore the National Women's History Museum's collection of virtual exhibits and learn about trailblazing women, past and present.

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Expanding the Possibilities for Accessible Data Visualization
iSchool professor and Trace affiliate faculty Dr. Niklas Elmqvist leads a team to continue work on accessible data visualization and to …