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The Power of Information | Educating leaders in the information sciences who impact their communities

Consistently named one of the top library and information science programs in the nation, the School of Information Sciences, founded in 1893 at the Armour Institute in Chicago, maintains a reputation of excellence and innovation. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was founded in 1867, and is regularly cited among leading universities in the United States. General information:

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08/26/2026

Join the nation's #1-ranked MSLIS program at the !

The deadline to apply for Spring 2027 admission is coming up on September 1.

There's still time to submit your application and take the next step toward your future ▶️ bit.ly/3SuhAk6

08/24/2026

Before the semester started, our Informatics and Information Sciences PhD students got a head start exploring campus, capturing the iconic landmarks and hidden gems at the U. of I. 📸

08/21/2026

The newest members of the community have arrived! 👏

Please join us in welcoming our new undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students. We’re so excited to see where your iSchool journey takes you! 🧡💙

08/19/2026

Fall 2027 could be the start of your next chapter at the .

Applications are now open for our:
🔸 Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS)
🔹 Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM)

Ready to take the next step? Explore our programs and start your application ▶️ bit.ly/4xO1kJw

08/18/2026

Applications are open for an associate/assistant director of external corporate relations at the !

This position will serve as the primary liaison for corporate partners and stakeholders, building relationships that advance experiential learning, workforce development, corporate research partnerships, and revenue-generating opportunities for the School.

Submit your application by August 21 ▶️ bit.ly/4glMtiD

08/18/2026

A research team, including Associate Professor Rachel Adler, has received a three-year, $696,796 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve accessibility education in undergraduate computing while building a community of practice to support instructors.

The project, “Collaborative Research: Innovative Materials for Promoting Accessibility Curriculum and Teaching (IMPACT)," will expand, improve, and rigorously evaluate accessibility resources, including accessibility games, lecture notes, and interactive assignments.

"We are excited to expand accessibility education across multiple institutions," Adler said. "Digital accessibility is an essential skill for students, and we look forward to helping them learn how to design accessible software."

Congratulations, Rachel!

▶️ bit.ly/4gE6Qsr

08/18/2026

Leep is turning 30!

Whether you’re joining us in person for our 30th anniversary celebration next Friday or celebrating from afar, we want to hear from you!

Do you have a favorite Leep memory, an impactful instructor, or a memorable class?

Share it with us through our Leep alumni memories form!

Your memories will help us celebrate 30 years of the Leep community and the people who made it special. 🧡💙

👉 Share your memory: bit.ly/4qmqwVf

08/18/2026

We are proud to announce faculty promotions: Masooda Bashir has been promoted to professor, Madelyn Sanfilippo to associate professor, John Weible to principal lecturer, and Elizabeth Wickes (MSLIS ’16) to senior lecturer. Congratulations to all! 👏

Read more ▶️ bit.ly/4x8Mn54

08/13/2026

Professor Jingrui He is one of 5 professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to be recognized as a 2026 University Scholar. The program honors faculty excellence and provides $15,000 to each scholar for 3 years to enhance their academic careers.

Congratulations, Jingrui!

Read more ▶️ bit.ly/3RNPOPh

08/10/2026

📚 Pediatrician and librarian Dr. Dipesh Navsaria has a holistic vision for children’s healthcare.

Navsaria, MSLIS ’04, UIC MD ’05, has built a career around the idea that children’s health extends beyond the clinic. Shared reading, education, family, community and public policy can all play a role in helping children thrive.

His interdisciplinary path took shape at Illinois, where he combined his medical training with a master’s degree in library and information science and deepened his understanding of children’s literature. 🧡💙

Today, he continues to bring books and healthcare together while helping make complex research more accessible to families and communities.

Read how Navsaria is helping turn the page toward healthier futures: https://uiaa.org/2026/08/04/book-doctor/

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Champaign, IL
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http://ischool.illinois.edu/

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