About the Neag School of Education
The Neag School of Education stands out as a major contributor to instructional and research excellence at the University of Connecticut, one of the nation’s leading public higher education institutions.
With academic departments dedicated to educational leadership, educational psychology, and curriculum and instruction, the Neag School offers programs in such areas as school psychology; sport management; higher education and student affairs; counseling; and teacher and administrator preparation.
According to 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the Neag School ranks among the top public graduate schools of education in the nation. Check out the latest Neag School Fast Facts.
Dean’s Fund
The Neag School Dean’s Fund benefits faculty and students by advancing teaching, research, and policy development. This fund provides the Dean with flexibility in supporting cutting-edge research and supporting our best and brightest students locally and internationally. Watch a video about the Neag School’s impact.
Undergraduate Scholarship Fund
Scholarship gifts to the Neag School benefit meritorious students with financial need who have chosen to major in the Integrated Bachelor’s/ Master’s program.
Graduate Fellowship Fund
Fellowship gifts to graduate students in the Neag School support the School’s core missions of teaching and research. For students like Jesús Cortés-Sanchez, scholarship support in the form of a graduate assistantship has made his educational journey possible.
Department of Educational Psychology General Support
Donations to to the Neag School of Education Department of Educational Psychology General Support Fund support one of UConn’s most productive academic departments in equipping graduates to become leading researchers and policymakers, and advancing research endeavors that examine such critical issues as trauma prevention, school safety, child health, and students with learning disabilities.
Department of Curriculum & Instruction General Support
Gifts to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction provide support for academic programs, clinical placement, and other initiatives designed to make a positive impact on tomorrow’s public schools, teaching force, and education leaders.
Department of Educational Leadership General Support
Gifts to this fund provide support for the areas of greatest need within the Department of Educational Leadership.
Alumni Board Scholarship Fund
Gifts to the Neag School Alumni Board Endowed Scholarship provide financial support annually to students enrolled in a master’s doctoral, or sixth-year program and who have proven academic excellence or demonstrated financial need. Meet the most recent recipients of the Neag School Alumni Board Scholarship.
Dr. Sue Saunders Fund
The Dr. Sue Saunders Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA) Professional Development Award fund was established to honor the commitment and dedication of Dr. Saunders to the development of graduate students in the HESA program at UConn. Gifts to this fund will support students who participate in professional development activities (e.g. conferences, courses, webinars, publications, research activities).
Husky Nutrition & Sport
Gifts to the Husky Nutrition & Sport fund support the campus-community partnership that works alongside Connecticut children, adults, families, and educators to build meaningful relationships and deliver impactful educational programs focused on healthy eating and physically active lifestyles. The partnership program also develops UConn students as family, community, and industry leaders.
Meet Our Development Officer
Marcy Jarzabek
Senior Director for Development
Neag School of Education
MJarzabek@foundation.uconn.edu
