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SAA 2026 Networking Meet Up
The iSchool is excited to host their annual networking reception
for current students, prospective students, alumni, and faculty
during the SAA Annual Meeting 2026 on Thursday, July 30th at
Walk On’s in New Orleans, LA.
SAA – Society of American Archivists Conference 2026
The iSchool will be exhibiting at the SAA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026 in New Orleans, LA.
Conference Dates:
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
Exhibit Hours (Central Time):
(Schedule is subject to change)
July 30, 2026 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
July 31, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans – 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
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
