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
- Alumni Feature: Meet Jordan Acevedo
September 14, 2017 - Dr. Michael Zimmer and Partner Institutions Receives NSF Grant for Groundbreaking Study on Big Data Ethics
September 6, 2017 - In the News: Dr. Michael Zimmer appears on NPR “This Wisconsin ‘Chip Party’ Doesn’t Come With Cheese Dip”
July 30, 2017 - In the News: Dr. Michael Zimmer discusses the ethics of microchipping emplyees on Wisconsin Public Radio
July 27, 2017
Events
- Banned Books Week Talk & Workshop
September 25 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm - People, Information, and Knowledges
October 5 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Panther Prowl 2017 – 5K run/walk
October 7 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am - School of Information Studies: Fall 2017 nonprof-IT Showcase
December 12 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Celebrate SOIS’s 50th Anniversary!
Join the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, School of Information Studies, as we embark on our 50th Anniversary Celebration. sois.uwm.edu/50years
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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.