U of A College of Information Science

08/28/2026

Yulin Yu joined the College of Information Science as an assistant professor in 2026 after completing her PhD at the University of Michigan's School of Information and research appointments at Microsoft Research and Northwestern University. A computational social scientist, Yu studies how big data and artificial intelligence are reshaping the ways people explore, create and innovate across science, technology and other creative domains.

In this article, Yulin shares more about her current research and how it is supported by the interdisciplinary culture of information science.

Yulin Yu joined the College of Information Science in 2026 after completing her PhD at the University of Michigan and research appointments at Microsoft Research and Northwestern University. A computational social scientist, Yu studies how big data and artificial intelligence are reshaping the ways....

08/26/2026

🌍 6 DAYS LEFT! ✈️

Ready to take your education abroad? Applications for InfoSci study abroad programs in Athens 🇬🇷 and Madrid 🇪🇸 are due in just 6 days!

Explore a new city, experience a new culture and earn credits toward your degree—all while staying on track academically.

Start your application today: https://international.arizona.edu/study-abroad/global-tracks

08/25/2026

As online scams become more sophisticated—and artificial intelligence makes fraudulent messages, images and information increasingly difficult to recognize—the Arizona Cybersecurity Clinic at the College of Information Science’s Arizona Cybersecurity Academy is taking cybersecurity education directly into the community.

Beginning September 9, the Arizona Cybersecurity Clinic will offer 11 free public sessions at Pima County Public Library branches across the greater Tucson region. The series, Online Safety & Recognizing Scams: Staying Safe in Today’s Digital World, continues through November 19 and is designed to give community members practical tools for navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Learn more about the series, including upcoming dates and locations: https://bit.ly/4wHucCt

08/21/2026

🎉 Just 3 days until classes begin! ❤️💙

We’re getting ready to welcome our InfoSci students back for the Fall 2026 semester!

On Monday, August 24, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., look for our tent outside Harvill, stop by to say hello and grab a free snack on your way to class. 🍿🍪

We’ll see you Monday, Wildcats! 🐻⬇️

08/20/2026

InfoSci emeritus senior lecturer Rich Thompson discovered the Sonorasaurus thompsoni. 🦕

Throwback to Rich Thompson, discoverer of Sonorasaurus thompsoni in the Desert Museum's paleontology lab in the early 1990s. 🦴

In 1994, Rich, then a University of Arizona geoscience student, discovered fossilized wood, bone fragments, and a large fossilized limb bone while searching for dinosaur fossils. He contacted Desert Museum paleontologist Ron Ratkevich, and together they returned to excavate the site, leading to the discovery of Sonorasaurus.🦕

Hear from Rich this Saturday at our Dino Night themed Cool Summer Nights event and learn about life 100 million years ago, when Sonorasaurus roamed southern Arizona!

👉 Learn more about the evening's special lectures, hands on activities, and the Dino Costume Contest: http://www.desertmuseum.org/visit/events_saturday_csn.php

08/19/2026

Protecting critical infrastructure starts with preparing the next generation.

This week at the 21st EnergySec Security AND Compliance Summit in Anaheim, Rob Honomichl, Paul Wagner, Veronika Kyles, and Samantha Encinas represented the University of Arizona and shared how the Cyber Clinic is equipping students to meet real-world challenges.

Their presentation highlighted how hands-on, real-world experience is preparing students to strengthen cybersecurity across critical infrastructure.

08/19/2026

🌍✈️ Hey students! Time is flying—only 13 days left to apply for our study abroad programs in Athens and Madrid! Experience a new culture, make unforgettable memories, and take your learning to the next level.

Don’t miss your chance—apply today! 🌎🐻⬇️
https://infosci.arizona.edu/study-abroad

08/18/2026

Two College of Information Science students earned top honors in the latest Data Visualization Challenge hosted by University of Arizona Libraries, transforming complex datasets into compelling visual stories about political borders and Tucson’s changing climate.

Leo Saginala and Vanishree Venkatachalapathy, both Master of Science in Data Science students, placed first and third, respectively, in the Graduate/Professional Student category. Both developed their projects independently while taking INFO 526: Data Visualization and Analysis with InfoSci Lecturer Anna Leach.

See the winning visualizations and learn more about their projects: https://infosci.arizona.edu/news/data-science-students-turn-data-into-stories

08/17/2026

📚 7 days until the first day of classes! 🐻⬇️

We’re counting down to the start of the Fall 2026 semester—and we’ll be ready to welcome you back! 🎉

Stop by Harvill on Monday, August 24, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to say hello, grab a snack and kick off the new semester with the College of Information Science. 🍿🍪

See you in one week, Wildcats! ❤️💙

08/14/2026

📚 10 days until the first day of classes!

A new semester is almost here. Whether you’re returning to campus or starting your first semester with us, we’re looking forward to welcoming you back and seeing what you accomplish this year.

See you in 10 days, Wildcats! ❤️💙