Tavia Szostek joined the College of Information Science as our new manager of graduate enrollment and retention in 2024. In that role, she stewards students through the enrollment process, ensuring they find the best graduate program fit for their needs. Learn more about Tavia's work with prospective and current InfoSci graduate students as well as her family, culinary and artistic passions.

Profile of then-first-year student Anastasia Rastelli, who studies applied computing with an emphasis on applied artificial intelligence, and creative intelligence and innovation from the W.A. Franke Honors College. Since joining the U of A, Anastasia has become a key member of AI Core.

Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes are a growing problem for elected officials and citizens alike. A new Arizona law hopes to tackle AI deepfakes, and College of Information Science Professor Bryan Heidorn provides insight in a recent KOLD News 13 story.

By fostering an environment where curiosity drives research and collaboration bridges disciplines, the Extended Reality and Games Lab not only advances academic knowledge but also provides valuable insights and innovations to industry.

Sixty U of A students tapped the latest in artificial intelligence over the summer to solve real-world problems for real clients—creating specialized chatbots, virtual reality experiences and new potential for transforming the shopping experience, tourism, language learning, healthcare and more.

Sophia Kingsley, who won the college's Spring 2024 Outstanding Master’s Student Award, graduated from the Master's in Library and Information Science program before joining the global law firm Sidley Austin in Los Angeles as a full-time research analyst. Read her fascinating alumni profile to learn about her passions for research, rock climbing and more.

Dr. Tyler Millhouse, who joined the college in 2023, specializes in the philosophy of science, with an emphasis on the philosophy of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Learn more about his interests in AI, ethics and astronomy in this faculty profile.

Jonathon Reinhardt, a professor of English and second language acquisition who holds an affiliation with the College of Information Science, was quoted in The Washington Post about how the use of video games such as The Sims can help players learn a new language.

We are delighted to share a transformative milestone in our institution’s history: the University of Arizona School of Information is now the College of Information Science, reflecting our growing commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of information and library science while expanding programs in data science, game design and development, and more.

Profile of the Arizona Cybersecurity Clinic at the program's launch, including key quote from then-President Robbins, as well as Nicol Rae and Paul Wagner. The program provides community and nonprofit organizations across Southern Arizona access to free cybersecurity services and support.