Neag School of Education

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2023 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

Speakers from a broad range of fields and backgrounds will share their wisdom with UConn's Class of 2023

Photos from the Carole and Ray Neag Medal of Honor Ceremony

UConn Mourns the Loss of Carole Neag, the University’s Most Generous Benefactor

As UConn’s most generous benefactors, the Neags leave a legacy of impact

Speakers on stage for WISH Fest 23 at UConn Waterbury

UConn Waterbury Plays Host to First-Ever W.I.S.H. Fest

The event was created through a partnership of UConn Waterbury and the City of Waterbury to introduce students to the campus and encourage emotional and physical health

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In Sync Brainwaves Predict Learning, Study Shows

Students whose brainwaves are more in sync with their classmates and teacher are likely to learn better than those lacking this “brain-to-brain synchrony,” shows a new study by a team of psychology and education researchers.

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Connecticut’s 2023 Letters About Literature Contest Winners Named

The Neag School of Education, UConn’s Department of English, and the Connecticut Writing Project (CWP), co-sponsors of the 30th annual Letters About Literature contest, are proud to announce Connecticut’s winners for the 2022-23 academic year.

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In Memoriam: Elias “Eli” Abarbanel-Wolff

Eli Wolff, an instructor in Neag School of Education's Sport Management program, was a fierce and powerful disability sport advocate.

Sakeena Everett

10 Questions with Sakeena Everett

A new faculty member, Everett is an avid literacy advocate and expert in urban education, teacher education, and literacy education. Here we explore her recent publication for the National Council of Teachers of English.

Recent graduates from UConn's the BOLD Leadership Network posing for a photo

UConn’s Bold Program Turns Women Students into Leaders

'The confidence that these young women gain in two short years is remarkable'

Olusekun (center) and fellow Celtics employees built and installed garden beds at the Winthrop Street Community Garden in Medford, Massachusetts.

UConn Magazine: Bleeding Blue … and Green

Alum Wura Olusekun’s job is to make Boston Celtics fans happy — win or lose

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Neag School Receives $15K in 36 Hours During UConn Gives

The Neag School, including its Alumni Board, promoted four different education-affiliated projects, which were supported by 275 individuals.