Luis Vega always loved working with computers when he was growing up, so he gravitated to computer science when he came to UWM. However, he found the courses he was taking were more focused on theory while he was more …
Lauren Rodriguez knew she wanted a major related to technology, so she started her studies at UWM in computer science. “I’ve always been interested in computers and technology, so my major was going to be something related to that,” she …
Sarah Beth Nelson remembers being enchanted by Pete Seeger’s performance of “The Foolish Frog,” when she was a youngster. The story of a frog who got the whole countryside singing his song featured repetitive choruses and multiple voices, guaranteed to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
UWM student Giovanni Claudio says that his internship through the Nonprof-IT program has been invaluable, giving him a look at what working life will be like and giving him the chance to develop leadership skills. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox) Giovanni Claudio’s …
