After earning her MFA, Caitlin Wheeler took a day job at Spokane County Library so she could pursue fiction writing at night. Eventually, though, she felt herself drawn to librarianship. 鈥淚t seemed to offer a unique opportunity to...
The University of Washington recognized five students from the Information School for the 2025 Husky 100, awarded to undergraduate and graduate students making the most out of their Husky experience. The Husky 100, now in its 10th...
Afomia Assefa found inspiration in Tricia Hairsey鈥檚 novel Rest is Resistance. She applied for the University of Washington鈥檚 Bonderman Fellowship envisioning a life beyond grind culture 鈥 a decision that will take her on an...
For senior Informatics student Jonathan Ortiz-Candelaria, "leave everything off the mat" is more than a saying. The words he hears every day at judo practice have become a mantra. As the president of the Judo Club at the University of...
The University of Washington Information School rose to a tie for the No. 1 spot in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 latest rankings of U.S. master鈥檚 degree programs in library and information science. The magazine鈥檚 鈥淎merica鈥檚...
Overwhelmed and underresourced, health-care providers in rural Washington are struggling to meet patient needs. Students in an Intensive Capstone class stepped in to help bridge this gap and explore potential solutions using AI and Large...
The 2025 Information School Alumni Impact Award recipients represent two different eras, but they share a common thread: working on the frontiers of the internet to make information accessible to more people.The iSchool Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have made significant and exceptional...
Library Journal has recognized iSchool Assistant Professor Sandy Littletree and Master of Library and Information Science alum Nicola Andrews as 2025 Movers and Shakers in the 鈥淐hange Agents鈥 category. The annual list celebrates 50 individuals shaping the future of libraries and uplifting...
As the school year winds down, many Ph.D. students seize the opportunity to put their expertise to work in industry settings, tackling research beyond the realm of academia. Several iSchool Ph.D. students have done just that, gaining valuable experience as research interns. These internships...
People from around the world gathered via Zoom to participate in the Native American Read-In, an event to celebrate Native American heritage and the work of Indigenous artists and authors. The iSchool, in partnership with the nonprofit Read-a-Rama, hosted the third annual read-in on Sunday, April 13....
Seventeen iSchool students are among the recipients of UW Libraries 2025 Student Employee Scholarships.Thanks to sponsors from UW Libraries donors, 50 student employees received a $1,000 scholarship award for their work and contributions to the libraries鈥 operations. Of the iSchool recipients, 14 are...
