Hagler to oversee recruitment and admissions

Katrina Hagler
Katrina Hagler, Director of Recruitment and Admissions

Katrina Hagler joined the iSchool on August 8 as director of recruitment and admissions. In this position, she will oversee recruiting and admissions for the School's degree programs.

Hagler previously served as associate director of recruiting and data management for the Gies College of Business. Her experience includes more than twelve years in recruitment and admissions at the U of I, and her knowledge and skills include best practices in recruitment and admissions, the use of data for strategic planning, and the ability to innovate and implement new recruitment and yield approaches. She holds a bachelor's degree in music (piano) from Eastern Illinois University and an MBA from the University of Illinois.

"The iSchool has a great reputation, and I'm excited to be on board at such an unprecedented time of growth," said Hagler. "I'm also excited to get involved in undergraduate recruitment, since my prior roles have focused on MS and PhD programs."

In her free time, Hagler enjoys spending time with her husband and son, sewing, and crafting.

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