In the midst of what Metacomet Elementary School Principal Desi Nesmith believed was an assembly to congratulate students on their reading and writing scores, Nesmith was surprised to learn that he was the reason school staff, community and state officials had gathered. Thursday afternoon, Nesmith was recognized as the 2014 recipient of the Milken Educator […]

  Please join Dean Richard L. Schwab at the Neag School of Education’s 15th Anniversary Celebration of the naming of the School by Ray and Carole Neag on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at UConn. Listen to a powerful keynote speaker, learn from a faculty member talk on an important education […]

A celebration marking the 15th anniversary of the naming of the Neag School of Education will take place during UConn’s “Huskies Forever Weekend” at the Storrs campus. Also known as “Alumni Weekend,” Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, will feature an honors ceremony, keynote speaker, panel presentations and a luncheon to commemorate the Neag School and its accomplishments.

Even best-selling fiction writer Wally Lamb ’72 (CLAS), ’77 MA admits he never could have envisioned it: The house in which he spent roughly 16 years penning several of his celebrated novels is now part of a movie set for a forthcoming feature-length film based on one of those books. Lamb’s fourth book, the comic […]

Do you know any outstanding Neag alumni? The Neag School of Education is seeking nominations for the annual Neag Alumni Society Awards. You are invited to nominate individuals for any of the six prestigious awards. Click here  for specific award categories, qualifications and the nomination form. See videos of last year’s winners. All nominations are […]

Accolades – below are news and notes from our alumni, faculty, staff, and students. We are proud of all the amazing accomplishments by our Neag family. If you have an accolade to share, we want to hear from you! Please send any news items (and story ideas) to shawn.kornegay@uconn.edu Students Regina Hopkins, an EDLR doctoral […]

The Neag School of Education is hosting open house sessions for the One-Year Teacher Certification Program Do you have the dream of applying your college degree to improving education for students? Do you know of anyone who would be a great teacher? If you’ve ever thought about becoming a teacher – or know of someone […]

Accolades – below are news and notes from our alumni, faculty, staff, and students. We are proud of all the amazing accomplishments by our Neag family. If you have an accolade to share, we want to hear from you! Please send any news items (and story ideas) to shawn.kornegay@uconn.edu. Students Mary Almeida, a graduate student […]

The UConn Poll recently shared survey findings about the Common Core initiative and public opinion suggests that people are skeptical. You’re invited to an exciting evening networking, discussion and debate.

Neag alumnus, Lisa Kivell, offers her opinion on the need to talk openly about mental illness, instead of keeping in the closet.