Want to learn more about upcoming events on Millikin University's campus? Dining options or the latest Millikin news? This fall semester, Millikin University has launched its first mobile app called "MU2go," an app that provides quick access to content for students, faculty, families and friends who interact with the Big Blue community.
When teaching, Ed Weber likes to tell his students that a career in information systems is "a lot like a double-edged sword." One of the things he enjoys about the industry is that it changes every single day. Contrary to that, those changes can make it difficult to keep up, but there's always something new to learn.
"Big Data" has emerged into an important aspect for businesses when it comes to measuring analytics and success. It's changing the way that businesses can market their brands, helping drive more awareness to customers as well as helping companies understand what their customers want.
Millikin University hosted its annual Information Systems and Emerging Technology Summit Feb. 22-23 on Millikin's campus. High school students from the surrounding area attended two days of various activities gaining insight into the field of information systems from Millikin faculty, current students and alumni.