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
- New Publication: “Quietly Incomplete”: Academic Historians, Digital Archival Collections, and Historical Research in the Web Era
December 3, 2021 - UWM offers full-ride Diversity in Tech Education scholarships for Milwaukee high school graduates
December 1, 2021 - SOIS Alum – Thomas J. Hennen, Jr., 2021 WI Library Hall of Fame Inductee
November 18, 2021 - Training the Next Generation of Data Leaders: The Data Intelligence Project
August 19, 2021
Events
Publications and Research
SOIS 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 diverse research initiatives at...
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SOIS Update: coronavirus
The UW-Milwaukee campus is closely monitoring the rapidly changing environment surrounding COVID-19. For the latest updates on UWM’s Fall Semester Reopening, visit the UWM website. Additional information and FAQ's related...
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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.