Community Impact
Connecticut Student Wins Library of Congress’ National “Letters About Literature” Contest
The Neag School of Education is proud to announce that a Connecticut student, Aleema Kelly from CREC Montessori Magnet School in Hartford, Conn., is the national winner of the Library of Congress’ “Letters About Literature” contest for Level I, grades 4-6. The Neag School was the 2016 Connecticut sponsor for the Letters About Literature (LAL) writing contest for students in grades 4-12.
BioBlitz Species Count Sets New U.S. Record
Scientists and members of the public joined in the one-day event, which was led by UConn biologists.
UConn Professor Calls for Limiting Antibiotic Use in Farm Animals
A UConn professor discusses efforts by a national pharmacists group to curtail the use of antibiotics in healthy farm animals in light of growing antibiotic resistance.
Expert Warns of New Tick-borne Disease
A new tick-borne disease is popping up in Connecticut and May is a perfect time to start taking precautions, a UConn veterinary expert says.
Preparing to Face a Hurricane
An engineering graduate student has developed a model that can help Connecticut use its storm shelters more efficiently – and also save money.
Tackling Depression, Delirium, and Dementia at Home
UConn Health has received a $6 million federal grant to study the effectiveness of teams offering care for older adults at home.
Neag School Hosts German Educators as Part of Fulbright Program
The Neag School of Education hosted 15 German Fulbright educators as part of a short course focused on the theme of “Diversity in U.S. Education” held on the Storrs campus earlier this spring.
Neag School Announces State of Connecticut’s Letters About Literature Contest Winners
The Neag School of Education is proud to announce Connecticut’s winners of the 23rd annual Letters About Literature contest, a nationwide writing contest for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Pilot Reading Initiative Shows Dramatic Results
The CT K-3 Reading Model, led by UConn professors, more than doubled the number of students meeting grade-level literacy goals over four years.
Distracted Driving a Crash Test in Behavior Modification
A UConn behavioral analyst says the majority of vehicle crashes are caused by human error. She hopes her research will ultimately help modify drivers' risk-taking behavior.