Associate Professor Dr. Xiao Hu joined the College of Information Science in 2025 after advancing her research and teaching at the University of Hong Kong. In this profile, she opens up about her cutting-edge research on how AI can enhance human learning and wellbeing, the project-based approach that brings students directly into her teaching and her passions for exploring the outdoors—plus much more.

Online Master of Arts in Library and Information Science student Rujipa Laosin, who is originally from Thailand, has been selected as an ARL Kaleidoscope Scholar, a prestigious two-year program by the Association of Research Libraries. Learn more about Rujipa, including her passion for pottery and advice for other online MLIS students, in this student profile.

The U of A has once again been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) by the National Security Agency, a recognition that now extends through the 2030 academic year. This prestigious designation affirms U of A’s leadership in cybersecurity education, specifically within the Cyber Engineering emphasis of the top-ranked Bachelor's in Cyber Operations.

The University of Arizona’s Master of Science in Information Science continues to distinguish itself as a national leader in graduate education, earning the #5 spot in TechGuide’s 2025 ranking of the Best Online Master’s in Machine Learning Programs, a notable rise from last year, when the program was ranked #11.

Researchers from the College of Information Science and U of A have launched what they believe is the first open-access catalog of animal traditions to explore how social learning both shapes—and is shaped by—human-driven environmental change: The Animal Culture Database.

This spring, a select group of College of Information Science faculty members has been recognized for something more enduring than a single semester’s work: their dedication to teaching, mentorship and discovery. These award-winning faculty have turned research into mentorship, creativity into curriculum and insight into student success.

The University of Arizona’s Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development continues its upward momentum, moving up two spots to rank #22 among public universities in Animation Career Review’s 2025 rankings of the Top Game Design Schools in the U.S.

Ashwini R Jannu, who is from Dandell, Karnataka, India, came to the U of A for her Master's in Information Science to “deepen my expertise and take my career to the next level” after holding several successful tech positions in her home country. Learn more about our Spring 2025 Outstanding Graduate Student award-winner in this profile.

As the first cohort of InfoSci student ambassadors graduate, they leave behind more than completed degrees. They leave a legacy of mentorship, outreach and community-building that has helped shape the identity of a young and rapidly growing college.

When Marissa Alcorta (MLIS ’06) reflects on her journey through the Knowledge River Scholars Program, her message is clear: “KR is the reason I am in the leadership position I am in today.” That sentiment resonates throughout the newly released Knowledge River Scholars Program Impact Report (2020-2024), available here.