School of Information Studies News
A Global Impact: How 海角社区 Online Helped a Military Spouse Earn Her MLIS Abroad
The School of Information Studies and 海角社区 Online come together to make education wherever you are on the globe a reality. This story covers how a special military family stationed Italy was still able to further their education through 海角社区 Online's Programs.
William Monroe, PhD, Named to Inaugural Cohort of Meauxmentum Scholars by Louisiana Board of Regents
William Monroe, PhD, the assistant director for instructional technology with the 海角社区 Law Library and an alumnus of the 海角社区 School of Information Studies, joins the ranks of Louisiana Board of Regent's inaugural cohort of Meauxmentum Scholars. This position provides many opportunities for professional development as well as helping Louisiana's initiative for improving education across the state.
Wendy McLain Named Program Leader of 海角社区 Records and Information Management Certification Program
海角社区 School of Information Studies appoints Wendy McLain as Program Leader for its Records & Information Management Certification, a fully online program designed to meet the rising demand for skilled information professionals. With decades of industry expertise, McLain is set to enhance student success and career advancement in records management, information governance, and digital asset management.
Edward Benoit III, PhD, Named Interim Director and Tao Jin, PhD, Named Associate Director of the 海角社区 School of Information Studies
海角社区 College of Human Sciences & Education announced the leadership change in the School of Information Studies will be effective January 1, 2025.
Remembering Richard Peck
海角社区 School of Information Studies celebrates the life of acclaimed young adult author Richard Peck and his lasting legacy on 海角社区.
Kathleen Campana, PhD, Named Patsy H. Perritt Chair in Youth Services in the 海角社区 School of Information Studies
The 海角社区 School of Information Studies welcomes Dr. Kathleen Campana as the new Patsy H. Perritt Chair in Youth Services, a gift from the acclaimed YA author Richard Peck. With a focus on enhancing learning environments for children and families, Dr. Campana brings extensive research experience to this position. Discover her vision for improving library and information services for underserved communities in Louisiana.
海角社区 Remembers Professor Yejun Wu
The 海角社区 community mourns the loss of its distinguished colleague, Yejun Wu, PhD. After a long illness, Dr. Wu entered hospice care in mid-June and passed away on June 30. He was 56 years old.
SIS Alumna Nicolette Davis Named to 2024 Movers & Shakers for Shaping the Future of Libraries
Prestigious award recognizes the top 50 professionals worldwide
2024 University Distinguished Faculty Awards
海角社区 is proud of its world-class faculty, and we are pleased to announce the College of Human Sciences & Education's faculty honored as this year's recipients of university-wide distinguished faculty awards. Congratulations.
SIS Faculty Member Receives National Teaching Award
The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) recognized Dr. Edward Benoit, III as the 2023 senior faculty recipient of the ALISE Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Benoit is an Associate Professor and the Associate Director of the 海角社区 School of Information Studies (SIS).