Welcome to the iSchool Alumni Association! All alumni of the iSchool are automatic members of the ISAA, and we are glad you are here. The mission of our association is to support the School, promote alumni participation in both iSchool and ISAA programs, and encourage students to become active, lifelong supporters. Read a message from the ISAA president.
There are several ways to support the work of the iSchool, and we encourage you to get involved in a way that is meaningful to you:
The ISAA awards honor the great work being done by the alumni of the iSchool. Consider nominating a fellow graduate for one of the following awards:
Congratulations to this year's ISAA Alumni Award recipients!
Pictured left to right: Christine Hopper (Distinguished Service Award), ISAA President Sarah Shreeves, Michéle Cloonan (Distinguished Alumna Award), and Assistant Dean for Advancement Eileen Prillaman. Not pictured: Ted Quiballo (Leadership Award) and Kaitlyn Weger (Student Award)
President: Sarah Shreeves (MSLIS '02)
Vice President/President-Elect: Laura Walesby (MSLIS '04)
Secretary: Anne Miskewitch (MSLIS '05)
Treasurer: Vacant
Past President: Vacant
Director: Harriett Green (MSLIS '09)
Director: Gretchen Zaitzeff (MSLIS '15)
Director: Nirvik Pravin (MSIM '18)
Director: Erin Sackett-Hermann (MSLIS '12)
Director: Jenny Benevento (MSLIS '05)
As the ISAA Board President, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all our University of Illinois School of Information Sciences alumni. Our alumni network is a powerful resource, and we're committed to fostering meaningful connections and opportunities for each of you.
It is no secret that the iSchool has its roots in Library and Information Science. A program that has proudly maintained a #1 ranking since 1996. With the addition of the Masters in Information Management, the Masters in Bioinformatics, an expanding PhD program, and now a Bachelors of Information Sciences, our alumni base has grown and expanded. The board recognizes the need to expand and include the totality of our alumni network.
I encourage you to actively engage with our LinkedIn groups (Undergraduate, MSLIS, MSIM)—these are spaces where you can network, share insights, and stay connected with fellow alumni. Be sure to keep an eye out for increased alumni networking events and participation opportunities that we'll be rolling out in the coming months. Your involvement is key to the growth and vibrancy of our community.
We will also be looking at how best we can support the iSchool through philanthropic endeavors and we look forward to also sharing that information with you soon. The expansion of our academic offerings is incredibly exciting for the future of the iSchool, and ensuring student and programmatic success through funding is a vital part of our alumni community.
Together, we can continue to support each other and make a lasting impact in the world of information science. I look forward to seeing you in our groups and at our upcoming events!
—Sarah Shreeves (MSLIS '02), Fall 2024
The ISAA partners with the University of Illinois Alumni Association, which offers Illinois alumni several valuable benefits and services. To learn more, including information about membership upgrades, please visit the University of Illinois Alumni Association.