Endowed Faculty

Establishing endowed faculty positions is a key factor in the Neag School's strategic plan for advancement. Both endowed chairs and professorships help attract established researchers who are grateful to have more time to pursue their research rather than continuously pursing funding. Endowments also allow them more freedom to follow their own course of research rather than being bound by the parameters of a research grant.

The Neag School's three endowed chairs and one endowed professorships were made possible by significant contributions from Ray Neag, including a $1.6 million gift in 1996 and another $21 million in 1999.

1996
Raymond and Lynn Neag Chair of Gifted Education and Talent Development
Dr. Joseph Renzulli

2000
John and Maria Neag Chair in Literacy and Technology
Dr. Donald J. Leu, Jr.

2002
Neag Professor of Adult Learning
Dr. Barry Sheckley

2005
Carole J. Neag Chair in Special Education
Dr. George Sugai