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Dr. Subramaniam and the students in Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM’s) Master of Information Management (MIP) program

Dr. Subramaniam and the students in Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM’s) Master of Information Management (MIP) program

Supporting Library Innovation Abroad: Mega Subramaniam’s Fulbright Journey in Indonesia

July 15, 2026 | INFO Staff

Follow updates from Dr. Mega Subramaniam's Fulbright scholarship advancing library education, digital inclusion and international colla …

A librarian and graduate student collaborate over a laptop in a library, surrounded by bookshelves.

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The Internship That Works Both Ways

March 23, 2026 | Laurie Robinson

The MLIS field study places students at 150+ libraries, archives, and cultural institutions

A group of students and faculty stand together on a stage at Korea University Seoul Campus during the 2025 Climate Corps Summer School. Several students wear matching green shirts and hold red Korea University folders and small teddy bear mascots. At center, they display a sign reading “Third Prize – Climate Corps Summer School 2025” for a business plan team. Information science student Nicholas Schiavone stands among the group holding a red folder.

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Maryland Global: Code, Collaboration and Climate Solutions

February 13, 2026 | Maryland Today Staff | UMD

Information Science alum Nicholas Schiavone applied tech and data skills to support climate refugees in global competition

A high-tech library with digital book retrieval systems and interactive learning tools.

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Emerging Voices: INFO’s Doctoral Scholars Shape the Future of LIS Education

January 6, 2026 | Laurie Robinson

Four PhD students are part of the 2025 cohort of ALISE Emerging Scholars

Digital screen with multiple media icons and a "blocked" sign in red, symbolizing internet censorship, restricted content, or access denial

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TechNewsWorld News: Australia Bans Social Media Accounts for Minors (ft. Jen Golbeck)

December 11, 2025 | INFO Staff

INFO Professor Jen Golbeck provides insight as Australia’s proposed social media ban for minors sparks debate over safety, access, an …

A student wearing a virtual reality headset stands in front of a chalkboard covered with coding notes, while another student in the foreground types on a laptop during a classroom technology activity.

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Building Trust in AI, One Block at a Time

October 23, 2025 | Laurie Robinson

A unique partnership is closing the digital divide by creating community-led AI literacy programs for underserved youth and families