Educating leaders in the information sciences who impact their communities
Inspiring advocates for information access, intellectual freedom, and inclusion
Advancing research at the intersection of people, information, and technology
Fostering interdisciplinary, human-centered innovation
Transforming lives through individualized, top-ranked degree programs
- Become an information specialist. BS in Information Sciences
- Create data-driven solutions. BS in Information Sciences + Data Science
- Join the #1 ranked program. MS in Library and Information Science
- Analyze information solutions. MS in Information Management
- Collaborate with renowned faculty. PhD in Information Sciences
Andrew Zalot
PhD candidate Zalot defended his dissertation that examines local and social media discourse during a book ban.
Sarah Shuai Martin
MSLIS student Martin has been selected by the ALA as the 2025 Mary V. Gaver Scholarship recipient.
Michelle Bak
PhD candidate Bak defended her dissertation that shows how LLMs can improve digital health counseling.
Yildiz Esener
Esener will join us in August as a teaching assistant professor. Her research centers on advanced data analytics techniques.
Karen Wickett
Assistant Professor Wickett has received an Arnold O. Beckman Research Award from the U of I Campus Research Board.
Nitin Verma
Verma will join us in August as a teaching assistant professor. He studies trust, belief-formation, and the science of science.
