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A Milestone Issue of a Student-Led Journal Released
The Student Research Journal (SRJ), governed by graduate students at San José State University’s School of Information, published its 30th issue this week. The publication follows a 15th anniversary celebration held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, celebrating the journal’s longstanding commitment to empowering student scholarship in library and information science.
iSchool MLIS Students Honored with 2025 REFORMA Scholarships
Graduate students from the San José State University School of Information were recognized with 2025 REFORMA Scholarships for their dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in librarianship. Marina Luz Corrales, Emily Chen Taina, and Mirna Gutierrez-Saucedo were among this year’s recipients.
Gary Shaffer Advances Research on Public Library Leadership in Times of Conflict
Gary Shaffer, faculty member at the San José State University School of Information, received a $25,000 gift through the Tower Foundation to support his ongoing research on public library leadership in politically polarized climates.
Full story: Tower Foundation Gift Funds Research
ASIS&T Student Chapter Earns Prestigious Student Chapter of the Year Award
The San José State University ASIS&T Student Chapter earned the prestigious Student Chapter of the Year Award, an exceptional accomplishment for the student organization and a reaffirmation of its ongoing contributions to the information science community. The award recognized a year distinguished by innovative programming, strategic outreach, and meaningful community-building.
Dr. Souvick Ghosh Named SJSU’s Inaugural AI Faculty Fellow for 2025–2026
Dr. Souvick Ghosh, assistant professor at the San José State University School of Information, has been selected as the university’s inaugural AI Faculty Fellow for 2025–2026. The appointment marks a significant milestone in exploring how artificial intelligence impacts teaching, learning, and research across the Silicon Valley campus.
Full story: AI Faculty Fellow
