iSchool Professor John Jordan Comments on AI Fears That Echo the Past
“It’s the same thing all over again,” Jordan said. “We’re going to write bots that can write better code than us… eventually they’re going to write us out of existence.”
Shayla Ismael ’27: Blending Fashion, PR, and Tech to Build Something New
Shayla Ismael blends fashion, PR, and tech to launch a reversible dress line on campus.
Raylene Lopez ’25: Finding Purpose at the Intersection of Tech and Justice
Raylene Lopez ’25 found purpose in tech, law, and justice through the iSchool’s support and community.
Emily Figueroa ’25 Transforms a NYC High School Library with $50K VITAL Libraries Grant
Emily Figueroa ’25 is revitalizing her school’s library into a dynamic, inclusive learning space.
Remembering the Legacy of Elizabeth (Liz) DuRoss Liddy
Elizabeth (Liz) DuRoss Liddy, dean emerita of the School of Information Studies (iSchool) and former interim vice chancellor and provost, passed away on Aug. 21. A pioneering scholar and researcher in natural language processing, she was 81.
Drew Keane G’24 Finds a Future in Libraries by Blending History, Tech, and Advocacy
Drew Keane blends tech and tradition in a career focused on digital preservation and records.
Shannon Crooks Tackles the Overlooked Intersection of Libraries and Social Work
Shannon Crooks G’18 explores how libraries have become a frontline for social services.
Undergrad Internship Paves Way for Role at Oracle
Seth Singer ’17, looks back on foundational classes at the iSchool.
Justin Bruening ’14 Credits iSchool On-Campus Recruiting with Launching Tech Career
Justin Bruening ’14 credits on-campus recruiting for his first job as a consultant in New York City.
iSchool Spring 2025 Dean’s List
The following undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Information Studies were among those named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. To qualify, students completed a minimum of 12 graded credit hours and earned at least a 3.4 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester.