John Igo is one of the literary treasures of San Antonio. A longtime professor in the English Department of San Antonio College, he has taught thousands of students how to read - and especially how to write. His own publications include 12 books on poetry, drama, literary criticism and essays.
 
Since retirement from SAC, he has continued teaching classes in literature at the University of the Incarnate Word's continuing education series. The San Antonio Public Library has named a new branch after him (John Igo Library), and he is collaborating on a projected history of San Antonio Theaters, to be published online.
              
  Recipient of:

Emmy Award Winner - 1985 regional Emmy in the linguistics category for his text editing of a documentary by Dan Medina called “Our Children: The Next Generation.” 

National Society of Arts and Letters National Literature Award

San Antonio Theater Coalition, Tribute

American Association of Community Theaters Spotlight Award

Archbishop's Medal for service to Catholic Youth

Named - Deputy Director General by the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England