San José State University renamed and reorganized an academic unit into the College of Information, Data and Society, consolidating its School of Information and Department of Applied Data Science to better align programs with Silicon Valley demand. The change frames the college as an interdisciplinary hub for data, information science, records and archives work. University materials describe the move as positioning graduates for roles that blend technical competence with human‑centered design in information ecosystems. The restructuring underscores universities’ efforts to market degree programs to tech employers while reshaping curricular offerings. Officials say the reorganized college will emphasize applied skills — from data protection and cybersecurity to information governance — and seek deeper partnerships with industry, which could affect enrollment patterns, internship pipelines and research collaborations.