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Army Officer Earns Doctorate, Studies Haitian Americans’ Financial Literacy

Dr. Rebecca Williams G’20, G’24 is a deputy director and data systems engineering officer in the U.S. Army. While earning her doctorate, she studied the effects of sociocultural barriers on Haitian Americans’ financial literacy.

Army Officer Earns Doctorate, Studies Haitian Americans’ Financial Literacy2024-09-04T09:36:03-04:00

iSchool Alum Amanda Quick Shares How Her Journey of Opportunity and Connection Led to a Dynamic Career

Quick's passion for entrepreneurship and technology led her to earn a master's in information management (now information systems) from the iSchool as a Kauffman Fellow. She researched the intersection of journalism and data science, valuing the diverse and international community at the iSchool.

iSchool Alum Amanda Quick Shares How Her Journey of Opportunity and Connection Led to a Dynamic Career2024-11-07T12:58:11-05:00

Ph.D. Student Focused on Social Aspects of Science and Technology

Yigang Qin G’28 is a first-year Ph.D. student studying Information Science and Technology. He is studying the implications of contemporary information technologies on social interactions and organizational dynamics.

Ph.D. Student Focused on Social Aspects of Science and Technology2024-06-20T13:07:23-04:00

Doctoral Student Studying Trauma in Public Library Workers

Leah Dudak G’26 is researching trauma in public libraries and using her skills in quilting, crocheting and embroidering to tell the stories of librarians’ struggles.

Doctoral Student Studying Trauma in Public Library Workers2024-10-16T10:28:56-04:00

Jennifer Stromer-Galley on Challenges of a Fragmented Information Environment Before Election

Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley appeared on Al Jazeera to discuss how a fragmented information environment influences public perception of candidates. She explained that the inconsistency in media messages contribute significantly to how voters feel about the candidates.

Jennifer Stromer-Galley on Challenges of a Fragmented Information Environment Before Election2024-11-01T09:24:51-04:00

Jeff Hemsley Named Interim Dean of the School of Information Studies

Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Lois Agnew announced today that Jeff Hemsley, associate professor in the iSchool will become the iSchool’s interim dean effective July 1.

Jeff Hemsley Named Interim Dean of the School of Information Studies2024-06-28T12:39:20-04:00

Digital Divide Remains a Pressing Issue for Award-Winning iSchool Grad

Dr. Jane Asantewaa Appiah-Okyere, G’13, ‘24, was recently honored for bringing internet connectivity to rural communities in Ghana, Africa. She graduated in May from the iSchool’s Doctor of Professional Studies program.

Digital Divide Remains a Pressing Issue for Award-Winning iSchool Grad2024-06-20T14:19:20-04:00
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