iSchool Students Among Winners at Inaugural A4DS Summit & Pitch Competition
iSchool student founders were among the winners recognized at Syracuse University Libraries’ inaugural Athletes for Data Sovereignty Summit & Pitch Competition.
Leah T. Dudak, PhD ’26 Named Library Journal Mover & Shaker for Advocacy in Library Worker Wellness
Leah T. Dudak, Syracuse University PhD candidate, has been named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker for her advocacy in library worker wellness and trauma-informed support systems.
iSchool Student Wins $10K at NYBPC for Real Estate–Focused Startup
Celes Buffard ’27, founder of SecondWave, won $10,000 for first place in the Learn, Work & Live category of the New York Business Plan Competition, powered by Upstate Capital Association of NY.
Taylor Murphy ’16: Turning AI Strategy into Real-World Impact
Taylor Murphy ’16 on scaling AI, driving transformation, and building human-centered systems.
iSchool Students Earn Funding at Revamped RvD iPrize and Hunter Brooks Watson Pitchfest
Syracuse University students took center stage at this year’s Raymond von Dran iPrize and Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship events, long-running programs reimagined to better support student ventures.
Gloria Gyakari ’17: Connecting People Through Music and Tech
Gloria Gyakari ’17 uses her iSchool foundation to innovate in tech, UX research, and the creative economy.
Fatumata Sow ‘26: Building Community Through Creativity
An iSchool senior blends creativity, technology, and community—from building connections in her makeup chair to shaping her professional future.
School of Information Studies Announces Jeffrey Rubin as 2026 Convocation Speaker
The School of Information Studies is proud to announce that Jeffrey Rubin, Syracuse University’s inaugural Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, will address the iSchool Class of 2026 at this year’s Convocation Ceremony.
iSchool students win Orange Innovation Fund grants to scale startup ventures
Two iSchool students have been named Spring 2026 Orange Innovation Fund recipients, earning support to take their ventures to the next stage.
iSchool Announces 2026 Teaching Award Recipients
Four faculty honored for excellence in teaching, mentorship, and student impact.