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title: UMD Elevates Associate Provost to Dean of College of Information
date: 2026-03-25T12:15:00-04:00
author: University of Maryland
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# UMD Elevates Associate Provost to Dean of College of Information

*March 25, 2026* — by [Maryland Today Staff](/author/maryland-today-staff)


> John Bertot, a Longtime INFO Professor and Researcher, Has Led Significant Faculty-Focused Initiatives Across UMD

*INFO taras shypka i F Svn82 Xf Go unsplash 1920x1080 — New College of Information Dean John Bertot (below) will lead thousands of faculty, staff and students while building on the college’s leadership in helping people access, use and benefit from information. (Photo by Unsplash)*

The University of Maryland has named John Bertot dean of its College of Information (INFO), effective July 1, 2026. As dean, he will advance a forward-looking vision for the impact of information, data and technology on society.

Bertot will lead a vibrant and talented community of more than 3,000 faculty, staff and students while building on the college’s leadership in developing solutions that help people access, use and benefit from information. He will promote impactful scholarship, expand interdisciplinary collaboration, advance innovative academic programs, and further strengthen the college’s position as a nationally ranked leader in information science, education and research.

“It has been both a privilege and an honor to work alongside Dr. Bertot,” said Jennifer King Rice, UMD’s senior vice president and provost. “His deep respect for his INFO colleagues has shaped every aspect of his leadership in faculty affairs. I’m confident that Dr. Bertot’s vision for a college grounded in collaboration, inclusion and societal impact will mark yet another important chapter for INFO’s impressive rise.”


*John Bertot headshot*




**Topics:** [Campus & Community](https://today.umd.edu/tags/campus-community)



**Units:** [College of Information](https://today.umd.edu/topic/college-information-studies), [Office of the Provost](https://today.umd.edu/topic/office-provost)