Alumni

As an iSchool graduate, you have reason to celebrate. Not only are you prepared for an exciting and fulfilling future, you have lifelong connections to a dynamic community. Through these connections, you'll have opportunities to maintain relationships with faculty and classmates, broaden your professional network, mentor current students, and remain engaged with the iSchool long after graduation day.

Keep in touch

We are interested in learning about how you have used your degree. Please take the time to share your latest news, both professional and personal.

Stay connected!

The iSchool offers many ways to stay connected with former classmates as well as to keep up with School news and trends in the field, including:

Events: Check our calendar to discover upcoming events and seminars, many of which are offered online
Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and the iSchool Alumni Connections Facebook group
Intersections magazine, which is mailed twice each year
News & Notes monthly alumni e-newsletter

iSchool Alumni Association

All alumni of the iSchool are also members of the ISAA. The ISAA recognizes alumni and student achievement through annual awards.

Catch up with your classmates

Towers, Alex (Class of 2021) 3 days 2 hours ago

Alex Towers (MSLIS '21) was featured in the Illinois Library Association's Member Spotlight for the week of October 27, 2025.
Wittenberg, Jamie (Class of 2015) 10 days 2 hours ago

Jamie Wittenberg (MSLIS '15) has been appointed dean of libraries at Loyola University Chicago, effective January 1, 2026.
Miller, Chloe (Class of 2025) 15 days 2 hours ago

Chloe Miller (MSLIS '25) accepted the role of research and instruction librarian at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois. She began her new position in October 2025.
Bradshaw, Emily (Class of 2017) 23 days 2 hours ago

Emily Bradshaw (MSLIS '17) was featured in the Illinois Library Association (ILA) Member Spotlight on August 25, 2025.
Mills, Jennie (Class of 2000) 23 days 2 hours ago

Jennie Mills (MSLIS '00) was featured in the Illinois Library Association (ILA) Member Spotlight on September 15, 2025.
Ross, Ryan (Class of 2010) 23 days 2 hours ago

Ryan A. Ross (MSLIS '10) won a 2025 Folio: Eddie Award for "Best Profile," for his Illinois Alumni magazine story about the U. of I.'s wheelchair racing coach, Adam Bleakney. The Folio: Eddie Award is one of the most prestigious honors in the magazine publishing industry, recognizing excellence in editorial content.