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

Kmetz, Tom (Class of 1997) 8 days 2 hours ago

Tom Kmetz (MSLIS '97) retired in September 2025 as coordinator of instructional and research services at Camden-Carroll Library at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky.
Bolthouse, Jon Mark (Class of 1999) 16 days 2 hours ago

Jon Mark Bolthouse (MSLIS '99) recently started his new job as director of the North Suburban Library District near Rockford, Illinois.
Spencer, Joel (Class of 2010) 1 month 7 days ago

Joel Spencer (MSLIS '10) has served as an adult services librarian at The Urbana Free Library since 2011.
DeLand, Rob (Class of 2008) 1 month 8 days ago

Rob DeLand (MSLIS '08) retired from his position as head librarian and archivist at Ruppel Library at the VanderCook College of Music in July 2025. In his message to the iSchool, Deland noted having many fond memories of Linda Smith, Leigh Estabrook, Scott Schwartz, John Wagstaff (Music Library), and many others in the School who helped prepare him for his career.
Godha, Manas (Class of 2024) 1 month 27 days ago

Manas Godha (BSIS '24), growth and strategy consultant for Advaiya, writes, "My time at the iSchool was amazing, especially being part of the first batch of BSIS. I was part of the Academic Support Center as the head tutor and had so many opportunities to learn and grow!"
Helmick, Sam (Class of 2012) 2 months 1 day ago

Sam Helmick (MSLIS '12), community and access services coordinator at Iowa City (IA) Public Library, was inaugurated ALA President for 2025-2026.