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What is an iSchool?

Welcome to the iSchool at UT Austin. A founding member of the iSchools Caucus and a founding department of the School of Computing, we work at the intersection of people, information, and technology. We study how people organize, preserve, and trust information; how technology meets the people who use it; and how computing and society shape one another.

Our Numbers Tell a Story

#5

Library School Program in the World
QS World University Rankings

#6

Masters Program in Library and
Information Studies · U.S. News & World 2025

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Founding Departments
School of Computing

Our Programs

Our Research Leads the Way

We research and learn to design new tools, analyze human activities, preserve, curate, and organize information, and ensure technology serves its intended users — across every discipline the School of Computing touches.

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Research Areas

AI, Ethics, and Society
UX Research & Design
Human-Centered Data Science
Librarianship and Archives

Our Alumni Change the World

Akanksha Garg, MSIS '22

My training at UT Austin taught me to think in systems — how structure, modularity, and coherence create experiences that serve people. Design systems are exactly that: invisible infrastructure that works so well people don’t notice it.

Akanksha Garg, MSIS ’22
Lead Designer – Design Systems, Amazon Web Services
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iNSIGHTS

iNSIGHTS is a publication of the iSchool at The University of Texas at Austin.

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UT iSchool at ACM FAccT 2026 in Montréal. From left: Assistant Professor David Gray Widder, PhD student Woohyeuk Lee, and Professor Matt Lease.

iSchool Researchers Bring Open-Source AI, Fairness, and Accountability to ACM FAccT 2026

June 25, 2026
Faculty and students from the School of Information presented work on open AI ecosystems, responsible research practices, and algorithmic fairness at the field's flagship venue in Montréal.

A New Celebration of the Legacy of Carolyn Hixon Harris, Preservation and Conservation Leader

June 2, 2026
The American Library Association’s (ALA) Library History Round Table maintains an ever-growing collection of memorial tributes to noteworthy library professionals who have passed away in the past 50 years. This project, known as “Librarians We Have Lost,” was conceived in celebration of the ALA’s sesquicentennial. In May, the project spotlighted the legacy of Carolyn Hixon Harris, an important figure in library history and an outstanding UT alumna.
Min Kyung Lee and Angie Zhang embrace at commencement

Convocation Ceremony Caps a Pivotal Year for the iSchool

May 13, 2026
On Friday, May 8 at Bass Concert Hall on UT campus, the entire iSchool community gathered, along with scores of friends and family of graduating students, to celebrate the impressive accomplishments and cheer for the future success of the iSchool Class of 2026. Congrats to all who walked the stage to receive an iSchool diploma!
2026 Spring Poster Showcase Capstone Winners

Award Winners Underscore Outstanding Student Research at Capstone Event

May 5, 2026
Students Aleena Jacks, Kyle Castillo, Lucas McGill and Marsh Vo earn Dean’s Excellence honors
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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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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday August 18, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location:(UNB) Union Building Santa Rita Suite (3.502)
Welcome to the Texas iSchool! Graduate Orientation provides an opportunity to meet faculty, staff, advisors, and fellow students while learning about academic resources, career services, and support programs available throughout your graduate experience. Lunch provided.