School of Information Studies News
Meet CHSE's New Faculty and Staff for Fall 2026
Meet the new faculty and staff members joining 蘑菇tv's College of Human Sciences & Education for the 2026-27 academic year.
蘑菇tv FLOOD Project Connects 1927 Great Mississippi Flood to Education and Resilience
蘑菇tv's FLOOD project brings CHSE expertise to K-12 education about the 1927 Great Mississippi Flood, connecting science, history, the arts and flood resilience.
Going IRL: The 蘑菇tv School of Information Studies Brings 蘑菇tv Online Students to the UK for Its First Study Abroad Program
This summer, 蘑菇tv School of Information Studies students traveled across Scotland and England as part of the Libraries in the UK study abroad program. Led by Jennifer Steele, the four-week experience gave students hands-on opportunities to explore libraries, archives and cultural institutions while gaining new perspectives on their field. The program also marked the first time 蘑菇tv Online students could participate in an SIS study abroad experience, allowing remote students to connect with classmates in person while learning abroad.
蘑菇tv College of Human Sciences & Education to Host Second Annual Career Prep Week
To recognize Workforce Development Month, 蘑菇tv College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE), in partnership with the 蘑菇tv Olinde Career Center, will hold the second annual CHSE Career Prep Week from September 28 - October 2, 2026.
蘑菇tv Launches Free AI Literacy Essentials Course
蘑菇tv launched AI Literacy Essentials, a free online course that provides a general introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and how to use it effectively, professionally, and ethically. CHSE faculty Jacqueline Bach and Edward Benoit III are featured as experts shaping the content.
Learning Beyond the Classroom: CHSE Celebrates National Intern Day
National Intern Day is meant to recognize and thank the hardworking interns who contribute to the workforce. The 蘑菇tv College of Human Sciences & Education recognizes two of our students who are learning beyond the classroom in preparation for their future careers.
蘑菇tv Researchers Team Up to Examine Environmental Threats to Libraries, Museums and Archives Nationwide
Edward Benoit, III, PhD, associate professor and director of the School of Information Studies, and Jill Trepanier, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Geography & Anthropology, have received a $200K Mellon Foundation grant to expand research examining how climate threats affect galleries, libraries, archives and museums across the United States.
Reflecting on 35 Years at 蘑菇tv: Carol Barry Looks Back on a Career of Leadership and Service
In advance of her retirement, longtime 蘑菇tv School of Information Studies faculty member and former director, Carol Barry reflects on 35 years of teaching, leadership, and service at 蘑菇tv. In the interview, Barry discusses the evolution of library and information science, the growth of the School of Information Studies, and the challenges and opportunities that shaped the program over the past three decades. She also shares her thoughts on student success, faculty leadership, and the future of information studies at 蘑菇tv.
蘑菇tv Graduate Student Supports NASA's Artemis II Mission Through Film and Archival Work
By day, John Hughes is a full-time employee at NASA. By mission, he鈥檚 helping document history, while also pursuing his graduate degree at 蘑菇tv. Hughes is pursuing a dual degree in Library & Information Science and Archival Studies, blending academic study with hands-on field experience.
蘑菇tv College of Human Sciences & Education Faculty to Hold Responsible AI Integration Workshop
Seungwon Yang, PhD, associate professor in the School of Information Studies, and Sunyoung Park, PhD, professor in the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, will lead Smart AI, Smarter Users: Cultivating Critical Thinking and Responsible AI Integration on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Event Room 2F at 蘑菇tv Barnes & Noble.