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

Yoon, Aren (Class of 2024) 4 days 3 hours ago

Aren Yoon (BSIS '24) has joined Apple’s Learning & Development team as a project manager.
Benson, Sara (Class of 2017) 4 days 3 hours ago

Sara Benson (MSLIS '17) has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Grant. This summer, she will spend time in Bulgaria studying text and data mining exceptions.
Rinkel, Gene (Class of 1967) 4 days 3 hours ago

Gene Rinkel (MSLIS '67) passed on December 12, 2025.
Wong, C.J. (Class of 2000) 10 days 3 hours ago

C.J. Wong (MSLIS '00) is now an assistant professor and engineering & physical sciences librarian at the University of New Hampshire.
Chambers, Lauren (Class of 2012) 14 days 3 hours ago

Lauren Chambers (MSLIS '12) was featured in the Illinois Library Association Member Spotlight on November 24, 2025.
Gregory, Leah (Class of 2004) 15 days 3 hours ago

Leah Gregory (MSLIS '04) is the new director of membership and outreach at Illinois Heartland Library System.