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Upcoming Events

Join us for our upcoming events where you can learn more about our programs, meet our faculty, and discover what makes our institution unique. These sessions are designed to provide valuable information and answer any questions you may have. 

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Tuesday January 21, 2025, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Join Grad Office and Meryl Brodsky to learn about the UT Libraries Mentorship Program!
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Wednesday January 22, 2025, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Challenge your peers to a game in celebration of the new iSchool board game library!
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Thursday January 23, 2025, 12:30 am - 2:00 am
Join us for an insightful panel with Ethan Zuckerman as we explore the evolving role of social media in the American public sphere.
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Tuesday January 28, 2025, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for an info session with Jason Finkelman, Immigration Attorney, and Mimi Ghosh, Assistant Director for Student Advising Services with Texas Global
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Become an iSchooler

Our students learn how to think critically, make connections, and utilize empathy to help shape the future of information and technology.

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Research at the iSchool

Our research crosses disciplinary divides, bridges the arts and the sciences, and applies human insights to technological advances.

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Explore programs

Our diverse degree programs in Informatics, Information Studies, and specialized certifications equip students with the skills to innovate and lead in today's digital landscape. Explore our bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs to find the path that best suits your career goals.

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Informatics Concentrations

Discover the diverse areas of study within our Informatics program, designed to address the challenges and opportunities in today’s digital age. From Human-Centered Data Science to Social Informatics, our concentrations provide specialized knowledge and skills to excel in various fields. Explore each concentration to find the one that aligns with your career aspirations and interests.

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Recent Research

Discover the latest breakthroughs and innovations from our dedicated research teams.

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UT Austin and Cornell Medicine Awarded $1M NIH Grant to Tackle Black Youth Mental Health

Dec. 15, 2023
Black youth are at a higher risk for behavioral health crises than their non-Black peers. Suicide, the severe consequence of behavioral health crises, is a public health concern and is ranked as the second leading cause of death in 10 to 24-year-olds. There is a critical need to deeply understand social risk factors unique to Black youth and their differentiation from risk factors for other racial groups.
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iSchool Faculty & Alumna Join New National Research Center to Improve Outcomes for Disabled Students

Dec. 1, 2023
The School of Information is well-represented in a new national initiative to improve outcomes for millions of disabled students on U.S. campuses. The mission of the National Disability Center for Student Success at The University of Texas at Austin is to provide the first comprehensive and actionable research to support disabled student experiences and achievement after high school. Andrew Dillon, V.M.
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iSchool Well-Represented at 2023 ASIS&T Annual Meeting, Andrew Dillon Receives Award of Merit

Nov. 15, 2023
Several faculty members and doctoral students represented The University of Texas at Austin School of Information at the 2023 Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) Annual Meeting, which was held in London, UK from October 27-31. The theme of the conference was “Making a Difference: Translating Information Research into Practice, Policy, and Action.”

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