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With a background in consulting and project management, #iSchoolUI MSIM student Sneha Vyas is learning new skills to “turn information into smart decisions and see the impact in action.” Read about Sneha’s MSIM experience ▶️ bit.ly/45s7ofj
January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
With a background in consulting and project management, #iSchoolUI MSIM student Sneha Vyas is learning new skills to “turn information into smart decisions and see the impact in action.” Read about Sneha’s MSIM experience ▶️ bit.ly/45s7ofj
We are pleased to announce that #iSchoolUI Professor Dong Wang has been appointed associate dean for research, where he will provide leadership in the support, integration, communication, and administration of the School’s research and scholarship endeavors. Congratulations, Dong!
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January 22, 2026 at 7:17 PM
We are pleased to announce that #iSchoolUI Professor Dong Wang has been appointed associate dean for research, where he will provide leadership in the support, integration, communication, and administration of the School’s research and scholarship endeavors. Congratulations, Dong!
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We are proud to recognize the 2025 academic milestones of our #iSchoolUI PhD students.
Join us in celebrating those who successfully passed their field, preliminary, and final examinations last year 🎉
See the full list ▶️ bit.ly/49x6IHN
Join us in celebrating those who successfully passed their field, preliminary, and final examinations last year 🎉
See the full list ▶️ bit.ly/49x6IHN
January 21, 2026 at 8:33 PM
We are proud to recognize the 2025 academic milestones of our #iSchoolUI PhD students.
Join us in celebrating those who successfully passed their field, preliminary, and final examinations last year 🎉
See the full list ▶️ bit.ly/49x6IHN
Join us in celebrating those who successfully passed their field, preliminary, and final examinations last year 🎉
See the full list ▶️ bit.ly/49x6IHN
Join CIRSS next week for their first "The AI Disruption" talk of the spring semester! Sarah Lawsky, law professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, will present “Computational Law, Transparency, and Accountability: The Case of Direct File." ▶️ bit.ly/4r4ussE
January 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Join CIRSS next week for their first "The AI Disruption" talk of the spring semester! Sarah Lawsky, law professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, will present “Computational Law, Transparency, and Accountability: The Case of Direct File." ▶️ bit.ly/4r4ussE
#iSchoolUI PhD student Ebubechukwu Uba has been invited to present at the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) conference, Net Inclusion 2026, which will be held on February 3-5 in Chicago. She will discuss her work with her nonprofit StepUp Academy. ▶️ bit.ly/4qHnI4f
January 21, 2026 at 5:22 PM
#iSchoolUI PhD student Ebubechukwu Uba has been invited to present at the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) conference, Net Inclusion 2026, which will be held on February 3-5 in Chicago. She will discuss her work with her nonprofit StepUp Academy. ▶️ bit.ly/4qHnI4f
#iSchoolUI Interim Dean and Professor @ejmknox.bsky.social has authored the 2nd ed. of her book, “Book Banning in 21st Century America.” Recently released by @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social, it examines 25 cases of book challenges in schools and public libraries across the US. ▶️ bit.ly/4aZTcgZ
January 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
#iSchoolUI Interim Dean and Professor @ejmknox.bsky.social has authored the 2nd ed. of her book, “Book Banning in 21st Century America.” Recently released by @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social, it examines 25 cases of book challenges in schools and public libraries across the US. ▶️ bit.ly/4aZTcgZ
Big news for cybersecurity at #ILLINOIS: The NSF has extended the Illinois Cyber Security Scholarship Program. Led by #iSchoolUI Associate Professor Masooda Bashir, the program supports students preparing for cybersecurity careers in government service. ▶️ bit.ly/49vF521
January 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Big news for cybersecurity at #ILLINOIS: The NSF has extended the Illinois Cyber Security Scholarship Program. Led by #iSchoolUI Associate Professor Masooda Bashir, the program supports students preparing for cybersecurity careers in government service. ▶️ bit.ly/49vF521
Thinking about applying to the #iSchoolUI’s MS in Information Management program for Fall 2026?
The application deadline is 🔸January 30🔹, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Join our webinars to learn more!
Register today! ▶️ bit.ly/4o2HR2u
The application deadline is 🔸January 30🔹, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Join our webinars to learn more!
Register today! ▶️ bit.ly/4o2HR2u
January 13, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Thinking about applying to the #iSchoolUI’s MS in Information Management program for Fall 2026?
The application deadline is 🔸January 30🔹, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Join our webinars to learn more!
Register today! ▶️ bit.ly/4o2HR2u
The application deadline is 🔸January 30🔹, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Join our webinars to learn more!
Register today! ▶️ bit.ly/4o2HR2u
“The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books” has announced the 2025 Blue Ribbon awards, its annual selection of best works in children’s and young adult literature across the categories of Picture Books, Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, and Poetry. Read more📚▶️ bit.ly/3LzoQrk
January 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
“The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books” has announced the 2025 Blue Ribbon awards, its annual selection of best works in children’s and young adult literature across the categories of Picture Books, Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, and Poetry. Read more📚▶️ bit.ly/3LzoQrk
Ringing in 2026 with three new op-ed pieces by #iSchoolUI faculty! Looking for more? Check out our “In the Media” page for links to these works, plus articles, book reviews, and podcasts featuring our researchers! 📃🎧▶️ bit.ly/45B6Nrx
January 7, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Ringing in 2026 with three new op-ed pieces by #iSchoolUI faculty! Looking for more? Check out our “In the Media” page for links to these works, plus articles, book reviews, and podcasts featuring our researchers! 📃🎧▶️ bit.ly/45B6Nrx
Music and data science go hand in hand for Colin Bertrand, BSIS+DS student and member of the Marching Illini and Men’s hoops band. He looks forward to a career that blends machine learning and data science, fields he's studied at the #iSchoolUI. 🥁▶️ bit.ly/4jr6Njs
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Music and data science go hand in hand for Colin Bertrand, BSIS+DS student and member of the Marching Illini and Men’s hoops band. He looks forward to a career that blends machine learning and data science, fields he's studied at the #iSchoolUI. 🥁▶️ bit.ly/4jr6Njs
Interested in contributing a paper to Library Trends? We invite proposals for Library Trends 75 (4): Rethinking the Role of Libraries as Democracies Falter. Proposals are due by February 15. More information here ▶️ bit.ly/4ptBwy2
January 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Interested in contributing a paper to Library Trends? We invite proposals for Library Trends 75 (4): Rethinking the Role of Libraries as Democracies Falter. Proposals are due by February 15. More information here ▶️ bit.ly/4ptBwy2
Join the #iSchoolUI MarCom team! We invite applications for the Coordinator of Events, who will be responsible for the development, management, and implementation of iSchool events with a cohesive brand identity. Submit your application by January 16 ▶️ bit.ly/3Z1KuYc
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Join the #iSchoolUI MarCom team! We invite applications for the Coordinator of Events, who will be responsible for the development, management, and implementation of iSchool events with a cohesive brand identity. Submit your application by January 16 ▶️ bit.ly/3Z1KuYc
Congratulations to #iSchoolUI Affiliate Professor Sara Benson on being awarded a Fulbright Specialist Grant! Sara will be spending time in Bulgaria studying text and data mining exceptions next summer. ▶️ bit.ly/48PFI6c
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Congratulations to #iSchoolUI Affiliate Professor Sara Benson on being awarded a Fulbright Specialist Grant! Sara will be spending time in Bulgaria studying text and data mining exceptions next summer. ▶️ bit.ly/48PFI6c
Congratulations to #iSchoolUI PhD student Gladys Kemboi on being awarded the Knowledge Manager of the Year from @cilip.bsky.social, the UK’s library and information association. Learn more about Gladys and the award ▶️ bit.ly/3KIL5e9
December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Congratulations to #iSchoolUI PhD student Gladys Kemboi on being awarded the Knowledge Manager of the Year from @cilip.bsky.social, the UK’s library and information association. Learn more about Gladys and the award ▶️ bit.ly/3KIL5e9
Join the #iSchoolUI! We invite applications for the Director of Recruitment and Admissions, who will be responsible for the overall recruitment, admissions, and yield operations for the School. Submit your application by January 16 ▶️ bit.ly/44z76mf
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Join the #iSchoolUI! We invite applications for the Director of Recruitment and Admissions, who will be responsible for the overall recruitment, admissions, and yield operations for the School. Submit your application by January 16 ▶️ bit.ly/44z76mf
An estimated 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number expected to reach 139 million by 2050.
The latest issue of Library Trends 74 (2) explores how libraries can support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Learn more ▶️ bit.ly/494BZR8
The latest issue of Library Trends 74 (2) explores how libraries can support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Learn more ▶️ bit.ly/494BZR8
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
An estimated 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number expected to reach 139 million by 2050.
The latest issue of Library Trends 74 (2) explores how libraries can support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Learn more ▶️ bit.ly/494BZR8
The latest issue of Library Trends 74 (2) explores how libraries can support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Learn more ▶️ bit.ly/494BZR8
#iSchoolUI MSLIS student & Illinois Library grad assistant Christine Thuy Minh Nguyen has been awarded the Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship to attend the 2026 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) President’s Institute (#ARLPI26). Congrats, Christine! 🎉▶️ bit.ly/4iXVkYx
December 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
#iSchoolUI MSLIS student & Illinois Library grad assistant Christine Thuy Minh Nguyen has been awarded the Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship to attend the 2026 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) President’s Institute (#ARLPI26). Congrats, Christine! 🎉▶️ bit.ly/4iXVkYx
#iSchoolUI PhD student Maya Bergamasco mentored MLIS student Joe Lee in the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Mentoring Program. Together, they reflect on how their partnership shaped their year ▶️ bit.ly/4pGNPIe
December 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
#iSchoolUI PhD student Maya Bergamasco mentored MLIS student Joe Lee in the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Mentoring Program. Together, they reflect on how their partnership shaped their year ▶️ bit.ly/4pGNPIe
#iSchoolUI Associate Professor @crhinesmith.bsky.social has been elected to serve on the iSchools Board of Directors, where he will assist in developing the strategic direction of the iSchools organization. Congratulations, Colin! ▶️ bit.ly/4iSvwwV
December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#iSchoolUI Associate Professor @crhinesmith.bsky.social has been elected to serve on the iSchools Board of Directors, where he will assist in developing the strategic direction of the iSchools organization. Congratulations, Colin! ▶️ bit.ly/4iSvwwV
Kyu-Been Chun has joined the #iSchoolUI as a coordinator of student and academic affairs, where he will support PhD students, ensuring that they have the resources and guidance needed throughout their doctoral journey. Welcome, Kyu-Been! ▶️ bit.ly/4rRm5Sp
December 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Kyu-Been Chun has joined the #iSchoolUI as a coordinator of student and academic affairs, where he will support PhD students, ensuring that they have the resources and guidance needed throughout their doctoral journey. Welcome, Kyu-Been! ▶️ bit.ly/4rRm5Sp
Looking for the perfect gift for your fellow reader?
“The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books” just released its 2025 gift guide with recommendations that range from picture books to young adult novels! 🎁📖▶️ bit.ly/3Msv9NC
“The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books” just released its 2025 gift guide with recommendations that range from picture books to young adult novels! 🎁📖▶️ bit.ly/3Msv9NC
December 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Looking for the perfect gift for your fellow reader?
“The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books” just released its 2025 gift guide with recommendations that range from picture books to young adult novels! 🎁📖▶️ bit.ly/3Msv9NC
“The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books” just released its 2025 gift guide with recommendations that range from picture books to young adult novels! 🎁📖▶️ bit.ly/3Msv9NC
Congrats to political science student Leana Shin on winning the Global Undergraduate Awards in Dublin for the Law category! 🎉
Leana’s honors thesis advisor, #iSchoolUI Assistant Professor Meicen Sun, won this same award for the Politics and International Relations category in 2012.
Leana’s honors thesis advisor, #iSchoolUI Assistant Professor Meicen Sun, won this same award for the Politics and International Relations category in 2012.
December 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Congrats to political science student Leana Shin on winning the Global Undergraduate Awards in Dublin for the Law category! 🎉
Leana’s honors thesis advisor, #iSchoolUI Assistant Professor Meicen Sun, won this same award for the Politics and International Relations category in 2012.
Leana’s honors thesis advisor, #iSchoolUI Assistant Professor Meicen Sun, won this same award for the Politics and International Relations category in 2012.
For their class IS 204: Research Design in Information Sciences, #iSchoolUI students from 17 groups displayed their research proposals today as part of their class assessment. Great job, everyone!
December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
For their class IS 204: Research Design in Information Sciences, #iSchoolUI students from 17 groups displayed their research proposals today as part of their class assessment. Great job, everyone!
From Ghana to Illinois, Fatihi Mohammed’s journey has been shaped by a renewed belief in education. With support from the Anna Mae Koval Scholarship Fund, he’s pursuing his MSLIS degree at the #iSchoolUI and exploring data privacy and AI governance. ▶️ bit.ly/3Mhnjq3
December 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
From Ghana to Illinois, Fatihi Mohammed’s journey has been shaped by a renewed belief in education. With support from the Anna Mae Koval Scholarship Fund, he’s pursuing his MSLIS degree at the #iSchoolUI and exploring data privacy and AI governance. ▶️ bit.ly/3Mhnjq3