Alumni

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Law School Alumni Association Honors Seven Graduates

The awards, which recognize contributions to the law school, legal profession and greater community, will be presented at a virtual ceremony on Oct. 26, 2021.

Mike Fenn in a science classroom holding a beaker.

10 Questions: Following a Family Legacy of Teaching

Michael Fenn ’19 (CLAS), ’21 MA, a native of East Lyme, Connecticut, grew up around many family members who served as teachers, including his father, grandmother, mother, and two of his sisters. After completing his undergraduate degree in general science at UConn in 2019, Forsyth went on to earn his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction through the 11-month Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG) at the Neag School of Education. He is now a middle school science teacher for Manchester (Connecticut) Public Schools.

Alumni Couple Funds New Entrepreneurship Course to Help Hartford Start-Ups

'One of the things we want to do is give to something that builds'

A historic poster depicts a nurse reaching toward the viewer.

Alumna Donates World War I-Era Nursing Posters, Invalid Feeders to the School of Nursing

The artifacts, donated by Diane Sanchez ’95 MS, will be incorporated into the School’s Archives of Nursing History and displayed in the Widmer Wing of Storrs Hall at a future date

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Annual Scholarship Celebration Spotlights Students and Donors

This past week, UConn’s Neag School of Education held its annual Scholarship Celebration to commemorate the students who have benefitted, financially and personally, from the generosity of numerous donors. Students highlighted their personal experiences and gave thanks to the individuals who helped them turn their educational dreams into reality. The virtual ceremony was hosted by Jason G. Irizarry, the Neag School of Education dean, who began the celebration by shedding light on how impactful these scholarships are to students and the entire Neag School community.

Startup Offering Lifeline to Families Trying to Access Special Education Services

Engagement Solutions is one of five startups selected to compete in the School of Business’ pinnacle entrepreneurship challenge, the Wolff New Venture Competition

Sustainability, Community, and Food – Theory Meets Action for UConn Undergrads

Where 'learning by doing' means baking bread, growing vegetables, and working for justice

A new website created by UConn faculty and students aims to help Connecticut history teachers prepare lessons on Black and Latinx history that has often been neglected in the past, like the 1921 Tulsa Massacre commemorated by this statue.

New Website Developed By Neag School Will Assist High School History Teachers

Connecticut is the first state to mandate that all of its high schools offer an elective class on Black and Latinx history and this website will provide resources

Elizabeth Devitto speaks at a Neag School podium.

Meet the Neag School 2021-22 Alumni Board and Board of Advocates

Meet the members of the Neag School’s current Alumni Board and Dean’s Board of Advocates, who all volunteer to work toward engaging and connecting with alumni and friends of the School throughout the year.

Curtis Darragh with middle school student at Westside Middle School

10 Questions: State Recognizes Two Counselor Education Grads

This latest installment of 10 Questions features Neag School alumni Curtis R. Darragh IV ’15 MA and Kurt Daigle ’19 (CLAS), ’21 MA, who recently won the Connecticut School Counselor Association’s top awards for 2021 for their dedication to school counseling.