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 meet us at upcoming events and participate in discussions and lectures, 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
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Tipton, Kim (Class of 2018) 3 days 3 hours ago
Kim Tipton (MSLIS '18), reference librarian at the McHenry County College Library, was featured in the Illinois Library Association's Member Spotlight for the week of March 11, 2024.
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Mody, Nisha (Class of 2017) 6 days 3 hours ago
Nisha Mody (MSLIS '17) has created a course called Trauma-Informed and Relational Care for Libraries.
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Remington, Conrad (Class of 2017) 7 days 3 hours ago
Conrad Remington (MSLIS '17) married Greg Remington (nee Alvarez) on February 29, 2024.
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Halka, Pim (Class of 2020) 11 days 3 hours ago
Pim Halka (MSLIS '20) has a new role as the supervising reference librarian with Jefferson-Madison Regional Library in Charlottesville, Virginia. "I look forward to building the community engagement program at JMRL with skills I learned at the iSchool," Halka said.
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Leibiger, Carol (Class of 1985) 11 days 3 hours ago
Carol Leibiger (MSLIS '85) has been promoted to professor in the University Libraries at the University of South Dakota.
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Edwards, Eric (Class of 2006) 19 days 3 hours ago
Eric Edwards (MSLIS '06), interlibrary loan librarian at the Illinois State Library, was the Illinois Secretary of State Employee of the Month for March 2023. The Secretary of State’s Office has approximately 4,000 employees across 21 departments, one of which is the State Library.