Being an ISI alum is a mark of distinction and a testament to one’s commitment to the pursuit of intellectual excellence and the principles of a free society.
As an ISI alum, you are part of a prestigious network of scholars, leaders, and thinkers who share a dedication to classical education and conservative thought. Staying involved with ISI allows you to continue engaging with the rich intellectual tradition that has shaped your academic and personal growth.
Through participation in alumni events, contributing to ISI publications, and mentoring current students, you can play a vital role in perpetuating the mission and values of ISI.
ISI offers its alumni numerous opportunities for further development and connection.
Graduate fellowships provide financial support and resources for those pursuing advanced degrees, ensuring that the pursuit of knowledge continues beyond undergraduate studies. Alumni can contribute to the intellectual community by writing for ISI publications or speaking at events, sharing their insights and experiences with a broader audience. Networking opportunities, such as the annual ISI Homecoming, allow alumni to reconnect with old friends, meet new colleagues, and forge meaningful professional relationships.
These engagements not only enhance personal and professional growth but also strengthen the broader ISI community, ensuring that the principles of liberty and responsibility thrive across generations.
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Fellowships
Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellowship
Need money for grad school? We provide fellowships of up to $15,000 to outstanding graduate students who intend to teach.
Hundreds of alumni of ISI’s Richard M. Weaver Graduate Fellowship program now teach in colleges and universities across the country. Former ISI graduate fellows serve as professors, provosts, and even presidents.
The application deadline for the 2024–25 academic year is February 2, 2024.
Gratitude
Alumni Giving Club
Help equip promising young Americans to champion the virtues that make America great.
Community
Annual Homecoming
Join us every Fall for ISI’s annual Homecoming Weekend. Stay in the beautiful Brandywine Valley and enjoy a weekend of fun activities and thought conversations with fellow ISI alumns.
More opportunities for young professionals
Top 20 Under 30 Award
The award celebrates the achievements of ISI alumni from a variety of professions and disciplines in the early stages of their careers.
Conservative Book of the Year Award
What’s your choice for this year’s best conservative book?
Notable Alumni
Bradley J. Birzer
Bradley J. Birzer is the co-founder of, and Senior Contributor at The Imaginative Conservative. He is the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in History at Hillsdale College and Fellow of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Dr. Birzer is author of In Defense of Andrew Jackson, Russell Kirk: American Conservative, American Cicero: The Life of Charles Carroll, Sanctifying the World: The Augustinian Life and Mind of Christopher Dawson, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-Earth, co-editor of The American Democrat and Other Political Writings by James Fenimore Cooper, and co-author of The American West.
Susan Hanssen
Susan Hanssen received her graduate degree in history from Rice University in Houston, TX. She received her undergraduate degree in history from Boston University (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa). During the summer of 2008 she was adjunct professor for the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation at Georgetown University. She was the 2010-2011 Garwood Fellow at the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University.
R. J. Snell
R.J. Snell is Editor-in-Chief of Public Discourse and Director of Academic Programs at the Witherspoon Institute. Previously, he was for many years Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Philosophy Program at Eastern University and the Templeton Honors College, where he founded and directed the Agora Institute for Civic Virtue and the Common Good.
