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UW Flexible Option’s First Applicant Reflects on IST Program and How His Degree Helped Him Land a Leadership Role

As part of UW Flexible Option's 10-year anniversary, we’re celebrating adult learners like Aaron Apel who have completed their degree online.

Cybersecurity Expert Returns to School, Completes IST Program

By finishing the online IST program, Torry opened new doors for his education and hopes to one day earn a master’s degree.

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Director at Microsoft and IST Faculty Member Uses Dual Careers to Help Others Cultivate Their Potential

Dee Piziak shares her decades of industry experience with students in UW-Milwaukee’s online IST program offered through UW Flexible Option.

Partner at Accounting and IT Firm Earns IST Degree

The online IST bachelor's degree program offered through UW Flexible Option fit perfectly into Michael Senkbeil's busy schedule.

Determined UW Flexible Option Grad Furthers Education with UW Data Science Degree

It took Tim Drexler only 13 months to graduate from the UW Flexible Option IST program. Now, he is working toward his UW Data Science master's degree.

First Applicant to Diploma: UW Flexible Option Boosts Grad's Career

Every week, Aaron Apel used to squeeze in hours of coursework and readings at his daughters' volleyball practices. This spring, it all paid off.

What Can You Do with an Information Science and Technology Degree?

An information science and technology degree focuses on how information is retrieved, organized, repackaged, and applied to nearly every aspect of our culture and economy.