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Miriam Tuliao to run 18 miles for the Spectrum Scholarship Program
Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will run 18 miles on June 4th, 2025 for Global Running Day to raise funds for ALA’s Spectrum Scholarship Program. This is Tuliao's 18th consecutive year organizing an annual fundraiser for Spectrum.
Spectrum Scholarship Program announces Sponsorships for the 2024-2025 Scholarship Cohort
The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services awarded Spectrum Scholarships to 70 exceptional MLIS in 2024, thanks to generous donations from sponsors, ALA groups, and community members.
ALA announces 2024-2025 Spectrum Scholars
The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2023 Spectrum Scholarships to 70 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies.
Tuliao Swims Again to Support Spectrum
Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will swim Grimaldo's Mile, a one mile open water event in New York City, on July 9th to raise funds for ALA’s Spectrum Scholarship Program. This is Tuliao's 15th consecutive year organizing an annual fundraiser for...
New ALA endowment honoring Satia Marshall Orange to benefit Spectrum Scholarship Program
From 1997 to 2009, Satia Marshall Orange guided what is now the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), working on behalf of underserved populations and promoting diversity within the field of librarianship. Now, on the occasion of her 80th birthday, her work is being honored with the establishment of the Satia Marshall Orange Spectrum Scholarship Endowment Fund.
ALA announces Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship Program and informational session
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the return of the Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship Program. Building off the success of the Spectrum Scholarship Program which provides one-year academic funding for LIS students who...
ALA Awards Spectrum Scholarships for 2021
CHICAGO — Today, the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded the 2021 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, the...
Tuliao swims again to raise funds for Spectrum and honor BCALA President Burns-Simpson
CHICAGO — Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will swim Grimaldo's Mile, a one mile open water event in New York City, on July 31 to raise funds for the Spectrum Scholarship Program. This is Tuliao's 14th consecutive year organizing an annual fundraiser...
Twenty additional 2020-2021 Spectrum Scholarships funded by anonymous donor
CHICAGO — Upon assuming the role of executive director of the American Library Association (ALA) last year, Tracie D. Hall prioritized the association's strategic focus on digital and information access; equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries and...
ALA partners with Humble Bundle to support ALA and the Freedom to Read Foundation
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) and Humble Bundle are teaming up to offer library supporters and advocates an opportunity to fund ALA initiatives supporting social justice and intellectual freedom, including the Spectrum Scholarship...
ALA Awards Spectrum Scholarships for 2020
CHICAGO — Today, the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2020 Spectrum Scholarships to 61 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, the ALA...
Tuliao to run 125 miles in support of Spectrum and in honor of NYPL anniversary
CHICAGO — As The New York Public Library (NYPL) celebrates 125 years, Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will run 125 miles during the month of June to raise funds for the Spectrum Scholarship Program. Her run will honor 125 current and former NYPLers...
Spectrum Scholarship Program launches apparel fundraiser
CHICAGO -- The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) launched a merchandise fundraiser today for the Spectrum Scholarship Program. All proceeds raised from the sale of merchandise will go to...
ACRL funds 2018-19 Spectrum Scholar Stephanie Akau
CHICAGO – As part of its ongoing commitment to furthering equity, diversity and inclusion in librarianship, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is supporting Stephanie Akau as its 2018-19 Spectrum Scholar. Akau currently works as a...
Harris named 2018-2019 YALSA Spectrum Scholar
CHICAGO —The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has named Cearra Harris as its 2018-2019 Spectrum Scholar. Harris’ career began at Richland Library in Columbia, SC. While working at Richland Library, Harris fell in love with programming, and...
