DIS recognizes Cindy Scheu and Anna Rose Iverson for the 2025-2026 Student of the Year Award!

Scheu imageCindy Scheu

Cindy Scheu is recognized for her excellence in academic performance, professional work and leadership and mentorship contributions. Chindy has demonstrate active contribution in LIS profession with three independent presentations and a publication in progress. She is already giving back to the communiccate and mentoring the next generation of professaionals.

"I am truly honored to receive the Student of the Year award from the Catholic University Library and Information Science program. This recognition means a great deal to me, and I am deeply grateful to the faculty, staff, and my fellow students who made this journey so meaningful.

The LIS program at Catholic University has been a transformative experience. Through thoughtful coursework and rich discussions, I had the privilege of exploring the many dimensions of the library profession — from its foundational principles to its evolving role in an ever-changing information landscape.

What has inspired me most, however, has been the people. The professors who challenged and mentored me, and the classmates who brought diverse perspectives and shared a genuine passion for this field - you have given me both hope for the future of librarianship and a deeper commitment to growing as a professional. The ideas and insights I have gained here will continue to shape the way I serve my current library and any institution I am fortunate enough to be part of in the years ahead.

Thank you again for this incredible honor. I will carry it with me as both a reminder of how far I have come and an inspiration for all that is still to come."

Iverson imageAnna Rose Iverson

Anna Rose Iverson is recognized for her excellence in academic performance and her service to the Department and fellow students. She joined AGLISS, Association of Graduate Library and Information Science Student, on her first year of the program and served as AGLISS president on her second year. She was part of the team to revive AGLISS which now is serving students stably. Her effort is recognized as a great contribution to DIS community. 

"I am incredibly honored to be recognized by the department as Student of the Year. My time at Catholic University has been one of the highlights of my academic career. The support and guidance of the faculty, along with the encouragement of my fellow students, have helped me grow both as a student and as a GLAM professional. Through the program, I discovered my passion for archival work, particularly through courses in preservation, cultural heritage, and rare books. I also had the privilege of serving as AGLISS President, an experience that was truly rewarding. In that role, I was able to collaborate with fellow board members, students, and the Alumni Board to strengthen and foster a sense of community among CUA Information Science students. Finally, I want to thank all the professors, alumni and most importantly my fellow students for making this program what it is."

 

 Prior Students of the Year:

  • 2025 -- Ari DeNardo
  • 2024 -- Suzanne E. Joseph
  • 2023 -- Julie Pramis
  • 2022 -- Emily Swain and Katherine DeFonzo
  • 2021 -- Hana Beckerle
  • 2020 -- Hannah Jones
  • 2019 -- Babak Zarin and Mary Cate Matta
  • 2018 -- Lauren Hester
  • 2017 -- Nicholas Brown and Emily Wagner
  • 2016 -- J. Jasmine Chmiel
  • 2015 -- Joseph Koivisto
  • 2014 -- Angela Aranas Kent
  • 2013 -- Yemane Halefom Gebre and Ana Elisa de Campos Salles
  • 2012 -- Nicole Clery and Rebecca Renard
  • 2011 -- Michelle Polchow
  • 2010 -- Abbey Gerken
  • 2009 -- Eileen Boswell
  • 2008 -- Nora Rose Daly
  • 2007 -- Mark Brzozowski and Tiffany Smith
  • 2006 -- Lauren Chase
  • 2005 -- Stephanie Salmon
  • 2004 -- Mara McGarry
  • 2003 -- Mari-Jana Phelps
  • 2002 -- Beverly Lammay
  • 2001 -- Brooke Dine
  • 2000 -- Sandra Provenzano
  • 1999 -- Michael Smith
  • 1998 -- Computer Lab: Scott Davidson, Ruth Owopetu & Joan Weeks
  • 1997 -- Mary Kelly and Adam Button
  • 1996 -- Jean Sudlow
  • 1995 -- Vicki Emery
  • 1994 -- Susan Little
  • 1993 -- Connie Stevenson
  • 1992 -- Myrtle Joseph
  • 1991 -- Maureen Bearden
  • 1990 -- Lynn Hale Riggs
  • 1989 -- Lucille Menschel
  • 1988 -- Shari Weaver
  • 1987 -- Janet Rose Zipser
  • 1986 -- Janet Decring Kinzer
  • 1985 -- Mark Weil Paster