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

Dinnocenzo, Carla (Class of 2015) 5 hours ago

Carla Dinnocenzo (MSLIS '15) began working as the Youth Services Manager of the Lemont Public Library District on August 10, 2026.
Emerson, Maria (Class of 2014) 5 days 5 hours ago

María Emerson (MSLIS ’14) is the recipient of the 2026 David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award. She was recognized for her insightful and timely article, "'But where are you really from?': Multiracial Students, Sense of Belonging, and Academic Libraries."
McNeil, Beth (Class of 1989) 5 days 5 hours ago

Beth McNeil (MSLIS '89) recently published the fourth edition of "Fundamentals of Library Supervision" through ALA Editions.
Bromann, Katrina (Class of 2007) 8 days 5 hours ago

After 13 years of part-time library work plus staying home with her children, Katrina Bromann (MSLIS '07, CAS '08) returned to full-time school librarianship last fall. Bromann started in August 2025 as the school librarian at Marseilles Elementary School in Marseilles, IL, and was surprised and honored to be voted Rookie of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year by her coworkers.
Eberle, Holly (Class of 2015) 20 days 5 hours ago

Holly Eberle (MSLIS '15) was featured in the Illinois Library Association Member Spotlight on June 15, 2026.
Freding, Katharine (Class of 2004) 23 days 5 hours ago

Katharine Freding (MSLIS '04) is now the director of information governance at Crowell & Moring LLP.