Alumni
Robert H. Hart Fellowship: Notable Educator’s Legacy to Impact Aspiring Teachers
UConn alum Robert H. Hart ’40 (CLAS) lived a life dedicated to his hometown of Meriden, Conn., including a 30-year career spent there as an educator. Hart, who passed away in April 2015 at the age of 96, will now be remembered at the Neag School through a student scholarship newly established in his name.
April 14, 2016 | Shawn Kornegay
The First Draft of History
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Smith ’87 (CLAS) has had a front seat to turmoil and tragedy. But he has used good journalism to force political change.
April 14, 2016 | Christine Buckley
Neag School Celebrates 2016 Alumni Awardees
Members of the Neag School of Education Alumni Society, as well as faculty, staff, and administrators of the Neag School of Education gathered this past Saturday on the UConn Storrs campus with the 2016 Alumni Awards honorees and their guests for the 18th Annual Alumni Awards Celebration. Seven outstanding Neag School graduates were recognized at the event.
March 22, 2016 | Shawn Kornegay
Former Husky Caron Butler Makes Gift to Basketball Champions Center
Butler and his wife Andrea hope to inspire others to donate to UConn's student-athletes.
March 18, 2016 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
Future Teachers Unite With Education Professionals in New Neag School Mentoring Program
For students of color interested in pursuing a career as a schoolteacher, the Neag School, in partnership with student-led organization Leadership in Diversity (L.I.D.), now offers a new source of inspiration: professional educators and administrators who have volunteered to offer their support and knowledge through a recently launched mentoring program. Current Neag School student Sarah Hodge […]
March 8, 2016 |
Singer-songwriter Trio Use Voices to Get the Vote Out
A concert at Jorgensen this Saturday is designed to encourage people to get involved in their community and participate in the election.
March 3, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Highs, Lows, and Weird Moments for Sue Bird ’02
Former Husky standout Sue Bird is back on campus this weekend for the Olympic training camp. She spoke recently with UConn Magazine.
February 19, 2016 | Lisa Stiepock
Making a Career in Art
An exhibition of juried alumni art at Contemporary Art Galleries illustrates the successful careers of four graduates of the MFA program.
February 19, 2016 | Kenneth Best
‘Playing it Out’: LGBT Issues in Sport
Whether it’s the MLB, NFL, or NHL, the world of sports has been cast as a hypermasculine, hypercompetitive environment. While this atmosphere may build toughness and encourage physical fitness, its acceptance toward athletes who identify with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community is still in need of practice.
February 16, 2016 |
Jonathan Goes to New York
From alumni to athletics, UConn's ties to NYC are so strong it is truly the city's 6th borough.
January 21, 2016 | Sean Flynn