High school students to learn about tech opportunities  

An estimated 125 high school students from Milwaukee Public Schools are set to arrive at UWM on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to learn more about career opportunities in technology.   UWM’s School of Information Studies is host for the Technology United Career …

Dietmar Wolfram honored with ALISE award 

The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) has awarded its 2023 Service Award to Dietmar Wolfram. Wolfram is Associate Dean and Head of School for UWM’s School of Information Studies, now part of the College of Community Engagement and Professions.   The Association for Library …

Library Journal honors SOIS alum for community contributions

The Library Journal recently named SOIS alum Jamar Rahming (MLIS ’08) one of its 2023 Movers & Shakers in the Community Builder category. Each year, the Journal honors “The People Shaping the Future of Libraries” in its Movers & Shakers …

In the News: Rex Academy partners with UW-Milwaukee

Milwaukee-based Rex Academy is leading the way in providing accessible STEM education. The company has created a partnership with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) that will allow Rex Academy students to transfer up to six credits of coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Information Science …

Recent Graduate Takes Learning Beyond the Classroom

A Fall 2022 graduate of the UWM School of Information Studies MLIS program with a concentration in Archives, Brendan Dooley would tell current and future students to get out in the field. “Get some experience in the area you think …

Maggie Flath Named Advisor of the Year

School of Information Studies academic advisor Maggie Flath has been named Advisor of the Year by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Advisors & Counselors Network (ACN). The ACN Advisor of the Year Award is presented annually to an advisor who exemplifies …

UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies (SOIS) Update: Fall 2022

The School of Information Studies (SOIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is pleased to share recent news.   A New Home and a Vist from the Vice PresidentIn August, SOIS moved to its new facilities in the Northwest Quadrant on the …

UWM students raise money for MPS school libraries

Elementary school libraries are vital. But keeping them stocked with books and other resources can be challenging, especially in times when budgets are tight.   Wesley Korpela, a master’s degree student in UWM’s School of Information Studies, is working to make …