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BSISDA and HCAI Certificate Online Open House
Join us for an online open house and learn more about the BS in Information Science and Data Analytics major and Human-Centered AI Certificate program at SJSU. Our faculty and staff members are excited to meet you online during our open house. RSVP Today!
MARA Online Open House
Are you looking to start or advance your career in archives, records, or information governance? The Master of Archives and Records Administration program may be just what you need! Join us for an online information session and get an overview of the curriculum, discover career opportunities for MARA graduates, and ask questions. Our faculty and staff members are excited to meet you online during our open house. RSVP Today!
From Pandemic Classrooms to the iSchool: A Conversation with Alum Jessie Durant
Published: October 19, 2025 by Rebecca Snyder
In March 2020, I had experienced just one full quarter of college at UC Santa Cruz before we were told to go home for “a couple of weeks” to take precautions against the Covid-19 virus. At the time, it didn’t seem like that big of a deal—maybe a little worrying, but definitely not the global event it turned into. Before that announcement, I was taking full advantage of being out of my hometown: determined to befriend everyone on my dorm floor, saying “yes” to every invitation and taking my literature studies very seriously. So, I was pretty devastated when we got word that we wouldn’t be returning to campus anytime soon and would instead be confined to our childhood bedrooms.
Bridging Knowledge Scholars Celebrated at Closing Ceremony
In spring 2025, the School of Information at San José State University hosted the Bridging Knowledge Scholars Closing Ceremony, celebrating Indigenous students pursuing careers in libraries, archives, and museums. The event brought together graduates, families, mentors, and leaders in library and information science to mark a milestone in Indigenous representation in the information profession.
Where can a Master’s Degree in Informatics take you?
Meet Lana Najera, a Senior Infrastructure Security TPM Manager for Google. Lana recently completed her Master of Science in Informatics degree in 2024 at San José State University’s School of Information—with a specialization in Cybersecurity and Privacy. In this interview, Lana shares how the master’s degree program helped her reframe her career, enhance her impact, and gain confidence as a woman in tech.
