Schools & Colleges
Special Education Program Receives $1.3M Leadership Grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $1.3 million in funding through its Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to the Neag School’s special education program for a project that will fully fund five doctoral students in the areas of literacy, positive behavioral supports, and transition, with four-year competitive fellowships for each student.
Top 10 Hartford Marathon Health and Safety Tips
Preparing to run the Eversource Hartford Marathon on Oct. 14? Here are the top 10 health and safety tips for you to prepare now and for race day from UConn Health's experts in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and the Calhoun Cardiology Center.
10 Questions With Kevin Liner, Lifelong Learner
Current Ph.D. student and two-time Neag School alumnus Kevin Liner ’10 (CLAS), (ED), ’11 MA is knee-deep in his doctoral studies, focusing his research interests on mathematics education.
Three New Faculty Join the Neag School
The Neag School of Education welcomes three new faculty members this fall.
Professors McCoach, Brown on Team Awarded $3M NSF Grant
Two Neag School researchers are members of an interdisciplinary UConn-based team recently awarded a $3 million grant through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship program to prepare the next generation of Ph.D. students.
4-H then and now: Tradition and innovation combine to help children grow in skills, interests and experience
The 4-H program was established more than a century ago as a way to reach rural children with educational programs, opportunities to expand their horizons and develop self-confidence and competence. Although many things have changed over the years, the program continues to help children grow in skills, interests and experience. 4-H is a global network […]
Suzanne M. Wilson Named Curriculum and Instruction Department Head
Neag Endowed Professor of Teacher Education Suzanne M. Wilson has been named head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) at the Neag School. She takes over for Mary Anne Doyle, who served as department head for 17 years and returned to a faculty role to focus on literacy research.
Taking a Step Forward: The Impact of Privilege in the Classroom
Neag School alumna Jennifer Lanese ’94 (ED), ’95 MA authors this original piece, reflecting on the meaning of privilege, its impact in the classroom, and how educators can work toward fostering a culturally competent learning environment for their students.
Beckman Scholars Program Prepares Research Leaders
The national scholarship program provides immersive research experiences to outstanding undergraduates majoring in the biological sciences or chemistry.
Rx for Success: New Pharmacy at UConn Health is Dream Come True for UConn Alum
This PharmD graduate with a desire to run her own pharmacy teams up with UConn Foundation member to realize her dream.