Neag School of Education
Analyzing Art
Students taking a class in 19th-century American art have the opportunity to view original works of art up close at the Benton Museum.
Atmospheric Scientist Studies Climate Change and Develops Future Researchers
Growing up on the shores of Lake Victoria, future climatologist Richard Anyah watched huge cloud banks build into thunderstorms.
UConn Researchers Develop Model to Assess Teachers’ Classroom Skills
In a study applying the model to Connecticut teachers, graduates of the Neag School's teacher preparation program performed well.
Neag Professor Leads European Embarkment on World War II Studies
This past May, Neag School of Education faculty member, Alan Marcus, paid tribute to the school’s mission of embracing worldwide diversity by leading a global leader study abroad program as part of a course titled: “Teaching World War II: Multiple Perspectives on the War in Europe.” The two-week program was designed to immerse students into rich historical […]
Dorothy’s Story: a Mother, a Student, a Friend and a Leader
Dorothy Pierson Hubeny, (Ph.D. ‘84) passed away in August after losing a courageous battle to cancer, but her legacy with the Neag School of Education lives on. Dorothy, more commonly known as “Dot” by her friends and loved ones, was the quiet heart and soul of the Neag Alumni Society from its inception. She was instrumental in […]
Neag Alums March to the Beat of Success in the 7th Regiment
Six Neag School of Education alumni have combined their shared passions for education and music outside the classroom on the instructional staff of New London’s 7th Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps. This year, the drum corps placed 7th overall at the Drum Corps International Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN and were Open Class Finalists […]
Dr. Del Siegle Promoted to Lead Neag’s Dept. of Educational Psychology
Del Siegle has been promoted to Department Head of the Department of Educational Psychology in the Neag School of Education at UConn. Dr. Siegle has been a member of the Dept. of Educational Psychology for the past 12 years and is taking over the role from Dr. Swaminathan, who is returning to a teaching and researching role. […]
Another Successful Year of Confratute Concludes
For the past 34 years, Storrs, Connecticut has attracted thousands of educators worldwide for a highly acclaimed, weeklong program sponsored by the Neag Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Attended by over 550 educators from 34 states and 13 countries, this year’s Confratute was a blending of educators interested in gifted education, differentiation of instruction […]
Dr. Michael Alfano has Been Promoted to Executive Director of Teacher Education Programs at the Neag School
Dr. Michael Alfano has been promoted to executive director of teacher preparation programs in the Neag School of Education at UConn to take over for Dr. Wendy Glenn who is returning to a teaching role within the Neag School. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the Office of Teacher Education, along with directing the […]
It’s Not the Time Spent in School, It’s How It’s Used
Quantity of time can’t be translated into quality of learning, says a UConn education professor.