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

Erickson, Tiffany (Class of 2006) 15 hours ago

Tiffany (Torbeck) Erickson (MSLIS '06) is publishing her first picture book, The Snack Thief, with Lawley Publishing on July 22, 2025. The book is described as "a delicious whodunit for ages 3-5."
Sheets, Laura (Class of 2012) 15 hours ago

Laura Sheets (MSLIS '12) was promoted to associate professor with tenure in the University Libraries at Bowling Green State University.
Janicke Hinchliffe, Lisa (Class of 1995) 1 day 15 hours ago

Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe (MSLIS '95) was elected to the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Governing Board.
Haricombe, Lorraine (Class of 1988) 4 days 15 hours ago

Lorraine J. Haricombe (MSLIS '88, PhD '92) will retire from her position as vice provost and director of the University of Texas Libraries at the end of August after leading the libraries for almost 11 years.
Smith, Jessica (Class of 2024) 6 days 15 hours ago

Jessica Smith (MSLIS '24) has authored a new Choose Your Own Adventure book, Curse of Great Winter Academy, under her pen name Jessika Fleck. It will be coming out on June 17, 2025.
Lear, Kristi (Class of 2018) 8 days 15 hours ago

In February 2025, Kristi Lear (MSLIS '18) was promoted to Archival Program Administrator, overseeing the Operations Division, at the Illinois State Archives. In September 2024, Lear was awarded the Ancestry Leadership Award at the Council of State Archivists Annual Meeting.