The College of Information Science has reimagined its top-ranked undergraduate cybersecurity programs, introducing a new Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations and Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense—two complementary degrees designed to meet rapidly evolving workforce needs at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

In U.S. rural areas—80% of which currently experience healthcare shortages—residents face a life expectancy nearly two years shorter than those living in metropolitan areas. Digital health has the potential to narrow that gap, but access remains uneven. To address this gap, U of A researchers are moving beyond traditional telehealth to launch Convergent Digital Health for Remote Access, or CoDiRA.

A U of A research team advancing immersive simulation technology for healthcare training, led by College of Information Science Professor Win Burleson, has received national recognition through the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program, earning the Spirit of I-Corps award for their work in customer discovery and innovation development.

In a field that underpins how societies organize, preserve and access knowledge, the Master of Arts in Library and Information Science continues to demonstrate both durability and momentum. The latest rankings offer a nuanced picture: a program with a stable national reputation and a rapidly rising global research profile.

Jasmine Rivero-Yribe, a first-generation BA in Information Science and Arts student, started her academic journey at Pima Community College before transferring to the U of A. After working on campus with the Fostering Success program—first as a participant and then as staff—she has accepted a position with nonprofit Foster Success as a program database coordinator. In this profile, Jasmine shares her journey of transformation as an InfoSci student and offers insight and advice for new students.

The most recent InfoSci Faculty Research Blitz offers a concise look at the questions currently shaping the field of information science. Across a series of short presentations, faculty members share work on topics that range from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to data practices, remote work and human development. Learn more and watch the video.

Emma Baranowski, a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science student, has turned her undergraduate study abroad experience in England into a "lifelong journey of exploration and education abroad," including an upcoming MLIS library internship in Valletta, Malta. Join Emma as she shares her insights on libraries, study abroad, landing an international internship and more.

Three U of A faculty members have been elected to join the 2026 cohort of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors. The newly elected members include InfoSci Professor Winslow Burleson, Regents Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Marwan Krunz and Professor and Department Head of Biomedical Engineering Mario Romero-Ortega.

Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence Analyst Adrian Martinez has built a career at the intersection of technical expertise and communication, translating complex threats into actionable insight. Drawing on both his military background and University of Arizona education, he now helps shape enterprise-level threat intelligence at Tucson Electric Power.

A recent USA Today article highlights a growing trend in higher education: universities across the country are launching dedicated degrees in artificial intelligence, signaling the field’s rapid rise and long-term impact. But as universities race to build standalone AI degrees, another approach is taking shape, one that focuses not only on how to build AI systems, but how those systems shape society and how students gain experience applying them.