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In 2018, Dr. Karen W. Gavigan was awarded the Jacqueline M. Albers Guest Scholar in Children's Literature Fellowship by the Reinberger's Children's Library Center. Now, she is collaborating with Dr. Kasey Garrison to share that research. The pair have just launched a website and...
Currently working as UX Lab Coordinator for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, alumna Mackenzie Husmann, BS ‘18, MS ‘19, demonstrates how widespread user experience design (UXD) work is and how universal the need is.
Many think "librarian" when they hear someone has a master's of library and information science, but an information science degree opens so many more doors. Here are two MLIS grads who pursued paths outside of the library's confines.
Alison Haynes graduated with a master's degree in User Experience Design and stepped right into a job as the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Compliance Coordinator on the Systems Development and Innovation team at Kent State.
A team of Kent State faculty along with a pediatrician from Akron Children's Hospital have created a language identification tool to help in improving healthcare outcomes.
The School of Information at Kent State University announces Meghan Harper, Ph.D., has been named Interim Director as of July 1.
The School of Information (iSchool) at Kent State University announced the appointment of Kendra Albright, Ph.D., to the Goodyear Endowed Professor in Knowledge Management.
The information professions have publicly stated values of diversity and equity, which we must continue to strengthen. We must acknowledge that there is more to do.
While we may not all have the same life experiences, I believe we share a deep commitment to each other and to equity and justice. The ongoing local and national peaceful protests give me hope.

This year's graduating iSchool students completed their courses successfully and with grace under pressure in a year like no other.