UWM’s School of Information Studies (SOIS) is committed to shaping the future of library science and information technology by improving the world through innovation and inquiry, connecting humans to the information they use every day.
Our mission is to educate the next generation of library science and information technology professionals by offering a rigorous curriculum that fosters professional knowledge, skills and experiential practice, ethics, critical inquiry and leadership to address the needs of our diverse and global information society. SOIS graduates are prepared not only for the current information and technology services landscape but also for future-ready careers and as-yet-undiscovered environments.
Maxim explored many IT focuses with the help of his teacher and mentor Jason Dietenberger and landed a technology internship at Eppstein Uhen Architects.
Learn more about Maxim’s experience at UWM!
Spotlight Stories
- J. Dietenberger Honored with 2024 UWM Accessibility Resource Center Excellence AwardJ. Dietenberger, an internationally known teaching faculty, has been recognized with the 2024 UWM Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) Excellence Award. This honor celebrates individuals who go above and beyond in creating an accessible and supportive environment for students with disabilities …
- “You need to be a constant, positive and sometimes loud advocate” for history, says NATO archivist: An interview with Nick RocheBy Al Dickenson Even at one of the most storied international institutions in the world, data management serves as a vital function of optimal efficiency. Nick Roche, a May 2012 graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee’s School of …
- Some challenge books; others challenge bansParents in a Milwaukee suburb have filed a discrimination complaint with their local school district claiming that removing a book from a traveling library of supplemental material for kindergarten students will have a negative impact on their child’s learning. Other …
News
- SOIS alumnus honoredUWM School of Information Studies alumnus Jamar Rahming was recently named Medium Nonprofit CEO of the Year by …
- SOIS Associate Dean Dietmar Wolfram planning to retireDietmar Wolfram, associate dean and head of school for the School of Information Studies (SOIS), is retiring this …
- Student entrepreneurs look to streamline construction projectsSidonie Dessoubret, a junior in information science, and Jeremi Lukos, a junior in architecture and urban planning, won …
- Bachelor of Science in Information Science & Technology Degree Celebrates 25 YearsLuis Vega always loved working with computers when he was growing up, so he gravitated to computer science …
Events
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- Dec8December 8, 2025, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Career Resources
Whether you are a recent graduate just starting your career or an alum looking for a change, the School of Information Studies is committed to supporting students and alumni throughout their careers.
Alumni & Giving
SOIS alums make a significant impact in the information profession locally, nationally and internationally. We invite alumni and friends to join us in supporting the next generation of information professionals.
ALA Accredited
Our MLIS program is accredited by the American Library Association and is ranked in the top 15 LIS programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report!
iSchools Member
As a proud member of the iSchools organization, we share an interest in the relationships between information, people and technology and are dedicated to advancing the information field.