Welcome to the College of Information
The University of Maryland College of Information (INFO) is a top-ranked research and teaching college where faculty, staff, and students are passionate about using information and technology to break down barriers and create exciting new possibilities.
Research
Expanding the frontiers how information and technology is accessed, used, and leveraged to empower individuals and communities.
Partners
Working with community, academic, and industry partners to create information science solutions and create learning and career opportunities for students.
Academics
Offering Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Certificate programs to prepare the next generation of information professionals and researchers.
Alumni
Supporting new generations of students through scholarships, internships, and connections while enjoying networking and other benefits.
UMD INFO News
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Book Bans Hit a Record High. INFO Researchers Explain Why.
With nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools last year, scholars trace how individual complaints grew into a national movement, and w …
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UMD EDUC News: Customized Computer Science (ft. David Weintrop)
INFO’s David Weintrop leads research helping teachers personalize computer science lessons and create more inclusive learning experienc …
College of Information Ph.D. student Lovely-Frances Domingo breaks down her research on Reddit communities, showing how AI can support volunteer moderators, but not replace them. Photo courtesy of UMIACS communications group.
UMIACS: AI Can Enforce the Rules. Can It Build an Online Community? (ft. Katie Shilton)
INFO Professor Katie Shilton and Ph.D. student Lovely-Frances Domingo examine how AI can assist moderators while preserving human judgm …
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Yahoo Life News: 62% of Workers Would Rather Their Kids Become Electricians Than Software Developers (ft. Katie Shilton)
INFO Professor Katie Shilton examines how AI-driven workplace uncertainty is shaping tech workers’ career advice for their child’s fu …
Upcoming Events
To: Tuesday, June 1, 2027 - 10:00 am
To: Friday, December 18, 2026 - 11:59 pm
To: Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 6:00 pm