The Information School celebrates excellent student achievements through its annual Student Awards program, recognizing students who have shown impressive dedication and creativity in academics, leadership, and community engagement. Below, you will meet the 2025 iSchool …
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Campus libraries play integral role in research at UW–Madison, collaborative study by iSchool and UW Libraries reveals
The libraries at UW–Madison serve as critical support systems for the vast amount of scholarly research conducted across campus. But how well do their collections truly align with the research needs of the campus community? …
Morgridge Hall Progress Update: March 2025
MS Information student Jinghao Zhou leads pioneering research at interdisciplinary School of Nursing lab
Ever since moving across the world from Chongqing, China, to attend UW–Madison for his bachelor’s degree, Jinghao Zhou MSx’26 has been impressed by the university and its home city. “I quickly learned that Madison is …
PhD student Yinka Ajibola explores the African information technology landscape
After coming to the United States from Nigeria on a soccer scholarship and completing his undergraduate education, Yinka Ajibola PhDx’25 had a choice to make: “Do I want to pursue academics further, or do I …
Chaowei Xiao named AI2050 Early Career Fellow by Schmidt Sciences
Chaowei Xiao, an assistant professor in the Information School, has been named an AI2050 Early Career Fellow by Schmidt Sciences, a philanthropy dedicated to fostering the advancement of science and technology. The selection cements Xiao’s …
Information Science students share their perspectives on the major in new video
Launched in 2022, the Information Science (iSci) undergraduate major enables UW–Madison students to explore the dynamic intersections between people, data and technology. In a world increasingly transformed by technology, the lessons students learn in the …
Alumna spotlight: Multitalented Cat Richmond makes music possible as ensemble librarian at UW–Madison
By Thomas Jilk “People from many different journeys come to the Information School,” Cat Richmond MA’23 observed, noting that she represents a case in point: “My background is largely as a musician.” A trained singer with …
Information School celebrates winter 2024 graduates
As the fall 2024 semester winds to a close, the Information School is excited to celebrate its newest class of graduates. The diverse, talented group includes undergraduates obtaining bachelor’s degrees in Information Science as well …
iSchool Library enters a new era with Morgridge Hall set to open in 2025
As the Information School prepares to relocate to its new home in Morgridge Hall next year, a monumental project is underway to assess, catalog and preserve materials in the iSchool Library for the future. Long …