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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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Friday December 5, 2025, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Celebrate the innovation and impact of our iSchool students as they present 55 posters showcasing their capstone projects, research, and professional experiences. Representing concentrations such as UX Design, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Archives & Preservation, and more, this event highlights the breadth of talent and inquiry across the School of Information.
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Friday December 5, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Join our session to learn about the Informatics Major!
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Thursday December 11, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the iSchool Graduate Student Services to learn more about the Master's of Science in Information Studies, Dual Degrees, and the School Librarian Certificate graduate programs.
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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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Discover the latest breakthroughs and innovations from our dedicated research teams.

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A Guide to iSchool Researchers at ASIS&T 2025

Nov. 7, 2025
Nineteen UT Austin iSchool scholars, led by Interim Dean Prof. Soo Young Rieh, will present their research at the ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., November 14–18. Several community members, including Prof. Yan Zhang, Jiaxin An, and Akhil Adavi, received special recognition for their outstanding contributions.
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iSchool Researchers at CSCW 2025: A Guide to Papers, Workshops, and More

Oct. 14, 2025
This year’s ACM SIGCHI Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work & Social Computing (CSCW) kicks off in Bergen, Norway on October 18, and the University of Texas School of Information will be well represented. More than 15 current iSchool faculty and students will be presenting papers and posters at the event.
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Prof. Hanlin Li Wins Wikimedia Grant to Help Memory Institutions Share Data Online

Aug. 8, 2025
The School of Information at The University of Texas at Austin congratulates Prof. Hanlin Li, who in July received a grant from the Wikimedia Research Fund for her proposal “Informing Memory Institutions and Humanities Researchers of the Broader Impact of Open Data Sharing via Wikidata.” The grant, which totals $49,450, involves both outreach to GLAM institutions (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) and the proposed creation of a tool to help facilitate the use of Wikidata by such organizations. 

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