About Information Studies
As Wisconsin’s premier School of Information Studies, we maximize the potential of humans through the power of information and technology.
News
- SOIS Alumna Paula Kiely (MLIS 1992) Named Milwaukee Community Journal’s 2018 Year of the Child Honoree
August 16, 2018 - SOIS announces the appointment of Dr. Abigail Leigh Phillips
August 13, 2018 - SOIS announces the appointment of Dr. Wonchan Choi
August 13, 2018 - Inaugural IST Advisory Council Meeting
July 25, 2018
Events
- PhD Student Orientation Fall 2018
August 21 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Professional Immersion Day – Fall 2018
August 24 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Graduate Orientation – Fall 2018
August 25 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm - Fall 2018 Welcome Back Celebration
September 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
SOIS Students Compete and Win in Regional Hackathons
Earlier this month, SOIS students put their problem-solving skills to the test at a pair of Milwaukee-area hackathons. The events were hosted by The Commons and Northwestern Mutual. They brought...
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Faculty Publications and Research
The School of Information Studies ranks 4th Internationally and 2nd in the U.S./Canada in contributions to LIS Literature. Check out our most recent faculty publications and learn more about the...
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Career Resources
Whether you are a recent graduate just starting your career or an alumni 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 & 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 US 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.