Having endowed faculty members strengthens the Neag School of Education’s ability to contribute to the advancement of education, as well as provides students with access to leaders in the field. Creating endowed positions is also a key aspect of the Neag School’s strategic plan. Endowments allow faculty more freedom to follow their own course of research, rather than being bound by the parameters of a grant.

The Neag School’s endowed chairs and professorships were made possible by significant contributions from the late Ray Neag and his late wife, Carole — including a $1.6 million gift in 1996 and another $21 million in 1999. Visit our webpage about the Neags to learn more about their extraordinary support of the School.

In addition, the Neag School is thrilled that one of its faculty members currently holds a University-wide endowed position — the Philip E. Austin Endowed Chair — which multiple donors support.