Shawn Kornegay


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A family gathers in Rome Ballroom at UConn.

25 Years as Neag: Neag School Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Naming of the School

The School and the UConn Foundation gathered friends, donors, faculty, staff, students, and Neag family members on May 15 to celebrate the legacy and impact of Ray and Carole Neag's transformative gift.

Professional African American women speaks on the phone while holding basketball.

To Celebrate the Women’s Sports Moment, Look to the Movement

Recent research provides insights into the experiences of the workers who’ve dedicated themselves to growing women’s sport and the steps leaders can take to continue the progress of the movement

George Schott

Alumnus George Schott: A Journey from Corporate Success to Classroom Impact

George Schott ’21 MA, a successful financial services executive, found himself nearing the end of a long career and decided to follow his passion of nurturing young minds by becoming a teacher

Tamashi Hettiarachchi and her class.

Neag School Alumna Recognized as a Knowles Teaching Fellow

Tamashi Hettiarachchi joins a national network of math and science teachers who are collaborative, innovative leaders improving education for all students  

Charles B. Gentry Building

Neag School Honors Faculty, Staff, and Students With 2024 Annual Awards

The Dean’s Office solicited nominations earlier in the spring for the Neag School’s annual awards recognizing research, teaching, and service.

Morgaen Donaldson, Saran Stewart, and Dean Jason Irizarry.

Neag School Associate Professor Saran Stewart Wins Teaching Award

Stewart has been named the 2024 Dr. Perry A. Zirkel Distinguished Teaching Award recipient

Soribel Torres-Jimenez

Neag School Class of 2024 Student Profile: Soribel Torres-Jimenez ’23 (ED)

“After talking to UConn alumni, I was confident that the connections I would make within the Neag School would open many doors for me to continue learning beyond the classroom.”

Camille Terrell

Neag School Class of 2024 Student Profile: Camille Terrell

“Deep down, I always knew I would end up at UConn. ... As decision day approached, many of my high school teachers said graduating from the Neag School would set me above many other candidates and that districts look highly upon UConn grads.”

Mikaya Robinson

Neag School Class of 2024 Student Profile: Mikaya Robinson

“I chose UConn because of the Neag School! I wanted to choose a university that would support me in my career journey while preparing me to be an educator.” 

Elizabeth Nonamaker

Neag School Class of 2024 Student Profile: Elizabeth Nonamaker

“UConn is a staple feature of growing up in Connecticut. When considering colleges, I knew UConn would have the most opportunities for me.”