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UMD iSchool Takes #4 Spot in U.S. Rankings
April 7, 2021 | Hayleigh MooreLibrary and information studies, youth services, and information systems are among programming areas to earn top-five rankings.

iSchool’s New Interest Group Explores Advancements in Search Mastery and Education
April 5, 2021 | Hayleigh MooreProviding an accessible environment for those interested in search mastery, search education, and search behavior.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Womens’ Right to Vote: Free Exhibits
March 22, 2021 | UMD iSchool StaffFree, virtual women's suffrage exhibits compiled in honor of Women's History Month and the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Jesse Anderson, College of Information Studies (left); Veeraj Shah, School of Public Health (right)
Jesse Anderson, InfoSci ’22, to Compete as Finalist in the UMD Do Good Challenge!
March 4, 2021 | UMD iSchool StaffAnderson and partner Veeraj Shah's startup nonprofit organization, Chat Health, will be showcased as the competition continues through …

A Library’s Guidebook to Surviving During Crisis: Now Available
March 3, 2021 | Press ReleaseDeveloped by LIS experts + 137 library staff across the nation innovating to serve their communities during COVID-19 and civic unrest.

New Partnership Aims to Help UMD Further Diversify D.C. Region’s Tech Ecosystem
March 2, 2021 | Press ReleaseTo increase female-identifying and non-binary students graduating with a tech degree at UMD by 12.5% in the next 5 years.

Alumni Spotlight: How iSchool Alumnus Helps Businesses Innovate and Adapt Using Transformational Tech – Brandon Turp BSIS ‘18
March 2, 2021 | UMD iSchool StaffThe desire to help modernize businesses’ infrastructure by implementing the next generation of disruptive technologies led Brandon to …