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.

“To look like that and be a cop reporter, it really takes something,” said Smith’s first boss at Charleston’s The Post and Courier. (UConn Magazine photo)

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.

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.

Former Husky Caron Butler celebrates his induction into Huskies of Honor along with his former coach, Jim Calhoun, and his daughter. (UConn Athletic Communications Photo)

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.

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 […]

Singer-songwriters from left, Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins, and Anais Mitchell will perform as part of 'The Use Your Voice Tour 2016' at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 5.

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.

Sue Bird '02 (CLAS).

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.

Detail from “Pittsburgh left,” oil on canvas (2014), Deborah Zlotsky

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.

‘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.

Jonathan the husky walks along the Brooklyn Bridge on Jan. 15, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.