Opening March 24 on the third floor of the Main Library, the do-it-yourself digitization space called Wildcats Memory Lab, run by University Libraries, provides the equipment, guidance and resources needed to convert analog media into a digital format. Library and Information Science graduate students helped create the unique, community-oriented space.

In a recent feature by Analytics Insight, the Master of Science in Data Science offered by the College of Information Science was celebrated as a leading choice for students aiming for high-paying careers in the data-driven landscape.

Associate Professor Diana Daly has been recognized with the OER Architect Award by the OERizona Network, honoring her outstanding contributions to the creation, enhancement and implementation of open educational resources (OER) in Arizona.

College of Information Science Assistant Professor of Practice Greg Chism and PhD in Information student Laura Dozal have been named to the first cohort of the Jetstream2 AI Fellows Program, a pioneering initiative powered by Jetstream2, a resource for adding cloud-based, on-demand computing and data analysis resources to the national cyberinfrastructure.

As part of the College of Information Science Colloquium series, University of Arizona Professor Jonathan S. Reinhardt presents Game Designs for Language Learning: Implications from Research and Practice. Learn more and watch the colloquium video.

Jessica Chung, an undergraduate academic advisor, has been recognized with the Outstanding First-Generation Professional Award, one of the U of A’s 2025 Student Success Awards. This honor celebrates faculty and staff who identify as first-generation professionals and actively support first-gen students in their academic journeys.

Associate Professor Brenton Stewart, who joined the college in 2025, studies information behaviors and practices, particularly information avoidance, needs, use and trust across disparate social-cultural contexts, institutions and artifacts. As a former academic librarian, he is especially interested in information behaviors of college students and the information ecology of academic libraries.

U of A game design and development students joined forces with local developers for an intense weekend of creativity, collaboration and community-building as part of the 2025 Global Game Jam, which brought together students and industry professionals to rapidly design, build and submit games as part of the worldwide competition.

We are proud to celebrate the induction of Carla J. Stoffle, professor emerita and former dean of U of A Libraries, into the Wisconsin Library Hall of Fame. A transformative figure in academic librarianship, Stoffle’s legacy is defined by her pioneering vision of the teaching library, her leadership in integrating libraries into the heart of university education and her lifelong commitment to mentoring the next generation of library professionals.

The Bear Down Building buzzed with energy as InfoSci students, faculty and staff came together for the Spring 2025 InfoSci Student Mixer. Against a backdrop of laughter, friendly competition and steaming cups of hot cocoa, the College of Information Science celebrated our students this semester with a perfect mix of fun and community.