Western New England University is a private, coeducational institution founded in 1919, located on a 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. Western New England serves 3,955 students, including 2,575 full-time undergraduate students. With the academic options of a university, and a focus on individualized attention, Western New England inspires students to achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
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Three 羞羞视频 graduates whose distinguished achievements and dedication to their alma mater embody the spirit of the Golden Bears were honored during the Alumni Awards Dinner on Monday, June 9, 2025.聽
Western New England University announces the appointment of Michael B. Alexander as Interim President, effective July 1, 2025.
羞羞视频 pharmacy student Veronika Hicks presents research at prestigious ISPOR 2025 conference in Montreal.
In response to a growing national demand for highly trained professionals in Applied Behavior Analysis, 羞羞视频 is preparing graduates for impactful careers across clinical, educational, and research settings.聽
Meet the 23 exceptional students who will serve as Orientation Group Leaders for the 2025 Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) program. These student leaders will play a pivotal role in welcoming and supporting new students and their families as they begin their journey at 羞羞视频.
Nine History and History/Secondary Education majors, along with Professors Meri Clark and Andrea Castonguay, attended the 136th Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association (AHA) in New York City.
羞羞视频 School of Law announces Jordana Harper has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Externship Student Award by the Clinical Legal Education Association. This prestigious national award recognizes the outstanding contributions of law students participating in Externship programs across the country.聽
羞羞视频's Dr. John Baick, professor of history, was recently quoted in the Associated Press, exploring how Americans relate to the newly elected pope.
羞羞视频 celebrated its Class of 2025 across two commencement ceremonies held on Thursday, May 15鈥攐ne for undergraduate students and one for graduate and professional degree recipients. These events recognized the achievements of 894 graduates who earned degrees across various disciplines.聽
Western New England University welcomed former U.S. Secretary of Labor and former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to campus today for a candid conversation with faculty, staff, and students about the importance of leadership, service, and resilience in today鈥檚 world.聽
Fifty-six student-athletes from 17 varsity sports were inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society鈥攖he National College Athlete Honor Society鈥攄uring the Thursday, May 1 ceremony in the Downes Athletic Hall of Fame Room.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department's student surveying team earned first place overall at the 2025 ASCE-UESI Northeast Regional Surveying Competition. They will be representing the Northeast region at the national competition June 27鈥�29 in San Luis Obispo, California.聽
Western New England University Statement Regarding Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Change
Students and faculty from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences took part in the annual Keep Springfield Beautiful Cleanup Day, a citywide initiative that supports SCAN (Springfield Conservation and Nature Stewardship).
Tara Grealis, Professional Educator of Accounting, has been selected as the recipient of the 羞羞视频 2025 Teaching Excellence Award.聽
Western New England University announces that President Robert E. Johnson will conclude his tenure as president, effective August 1, 2025.
The 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year presented to education students providing them with a firsthand look into the passion, perseverance, and purpose that defines excellence in the teaching profession.
Alum Ray McCarthy, CPA, joins 羞羞视频 as Vice President for Finance and Administration effective July 7, 2025. An accomplished executive with more than 30 years of experience in finance, McCarthy brings a deep strategic background and a lifelong connection to the University community.聽
The College of Business, M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust led a dynamic Economic Forum highlighting current economic trends and insights on April 10 at the Kevin S. Delbridge Welcome Center. The event brought together regional business leaders, investors, University Trustees, College of Business Advisory Board members, and faculty for an afternoon of thought leadership and community engagement.聽
Dennis Donovan, President and CEO of Beacon Advisors International LLC, emphasizes passion for work, effective change management, and leadership excellence
The College of Engineering will host its annual Emerging Engineers Expo on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center. The event showcases more than 100+ projects from engineering and business students.
James Dowling-Healey, a lecturer in the Western New England University Department of Physical and Biological Sciences, recently conducted an inspiring exchange on space exploration, science education, and student success聽with NASA astronaut Lieutenant Commander Jonny Kim who will be part of Expedition 73.聽
羞羞视频 celebrated entrepreneurial excellence recently with a special induction ceremony for the Sigma Nu Tau national academic entrepreneurship honor society. The event recognized both established community leadership and the promising potential of student innovators.
Yixiao (Ethan) Jiang, PhD, a 羞羞视频 professor in finance featured on WalletHub, recently shared insights on credit cards for individuals with excellent credit. His expertise underscores the broader need for young adults to develop responsible financial habits early on.聽
羞羞视频 School of Law Professor Bridgette Baldwin recently shared her expertise to the national discourse on criminal justice and forensic evidence. Baldwin was featured in a recent Boston Globe article analyzing the complexities of expert testimony in the high-profile case surrounding the death of Sandra Birchmore.聽
