In her insightful, humorous thought leadership piece, InfoSci assistant professor of practice, paleontologist and science writer Meaghan Wetherell asks us to give a little more love to oreodonts, and asks other scientists to more actively promote the importance of their research given the misinformation crisis of our modern world.

U of A's Master's in Information Science continues to rank among the nation’s top machine learning graduate programs, earning a place in the top 15 of TechGuide’s 2025 rankings of best master’s degrees in machine learning. This recognition as the #14 program in the country reflects the program’s ongoing commitment to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary training in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of machine learning and information science.

Shawna Matteson, a senior academic advisor, has been awarded the 2025 University of Arizona Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising – Primary Advisor Award, recognized for her outstanding work and commitment to students.

The U of A has once again secured its place among the nation’s top programs for augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), according to the 2025 rankings from Animation Career Review. Climbing one spot from last year, Arizona now ranks #20 nationally, with continued recognition as #12 among public universities and #4 in the Southwest.

In her insightful thought leadership piece, Associate Professor Xiao Hu discusses how AI is reshaping what—and how—educators assess and grade student work, from product to process. In her analysis, she finds that "AI is not the end of originality. It is our invitation to reimagine it."

Susan Kaleita has helped shape the college’s connections to the world beyond campus. As the first to hold the role of director of strategic partnerships and external relations, she works closely with alumni, industry and community organizations that are, in her words, “vital for driving student career outcomes and enhancing the college’s reputation as a leader in information education and research.” Learn more about Susan’s work and passions in this staff profile.

Jialu Li joined the College of Information Science in Fall 2025 as an assistant professor after spending time at Carnegie Mellon University’s Language Technologies Institute. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In this profile, she discusses her interdisciplinary research, passions outside of academia, advice for current InfoSci students and more.

Renée DeVivo, a Game Design and Development major from Anthem, Arizona, has found both community and creativity in the College of Information Science. From leading Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to composing music for games, Renée is passionate about building connections and telling stories through interactive experiences.

The University of Arizona ranks among the nation’s top institutions in awarding bachelor’s degrees across several high-impact disciplines, including applied sciences like Cyber Operations, according to new data published by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

AI Core, based in the College of Information Science, has been recognized by Forbes as a leading model for how higher education can prepare students for an artificial intelligence-driven workforce. Launched to serve as both a hub of innovation and a training ground for the next generation of AI leaders, AI Core offers undergraduate students immersive, project-based experiences with campus and community partners.