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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

Ken Fleischmann Featured in KXAN Story on Austin's AI Debate

April 29, 2026
Interim Dean Ken Fleischmann was recently featured in a KXAN news story examining Austin's emergence as a national hub for artificial intelligence and the growing tension between innovation and responsible development.
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