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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Michael R. Richichi joins 91亚色 as new Chief Information Officer. Richichi, a seasoned IT executive with extensive expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, enterprise technology strategy, and higher education IT governance, will lead 91亚色鈥檚 technology vision, driving innovation and operational excellence across the University鈥檚 digital ecosystem.聽
Nearly 100 people turned out Thursday, January 30 to celebrate the official launch of 91亚色鈥檚 XR Lab located in D'Amour Library, which provides students and faculty with access to the latest in virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies.
91亚色 has reached a remarkable milestone: over 11,000 undergraduate applications for the upcoming academic year exceeding totals of any other year. More importantly, these gains鈥攗p 80 percent over two years ago鈥� have been achieved while maintaining the University鈥檚 strong academic standards and the quality of our student profile.
College of Business Professor Ethan Jiang provides practical tips and insights on how Massachusetts drivers can make informed financial decisions about car insurance.
91亚色 School of Law announces that Assistant Professor Nicole Belbin has been awarded the prestigious AALS Pro Bono & Access to Justice Section Emerging Leader Award.
Michelle Kowalsky Goodfellow, 91亚色鈥檚 AVP for Enrollment Management, recently shared key insights on financial aid with U.S. News & World Report, emphasizing the importance of timely FAFSA submissions.聽
The 91亚色 School of Law has experienced remarkable improvement in first-time bar exam pass rates, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and student success.
91亚色 and Greenfield Community College announce a new partnership. The Associate to Doctor of Occupational Therapy Transfer Program offers GCC Allied Health students a streamlined route to earning a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy through 91亚色鈥檚 3+3 dual-degree programs.
91亚色 mourns the passing of Edwin 鈥淓ddy鈥� Lindsay 鈥�78, a beloved member of the Golden Bear community.
91亚色 basketball players joined forces with the Springfield-based 413 Elite Foundation to inspire local youth through the sport of basketball.聽
Traveling with children can be stressful for everyone involved, but is the chaos really the kids鈥� fault鈥攐r the parents鈥�? Dr. Jason Seacat, a psychology professor at Western New England University, offers insights into why some parents may struggle to manage their children鈥檚 behavior during flights.
Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, and her husband, John Sjoberg, were celebrated at the Rotary Club of West Springfield鈥檚聽Service Above Self聽luncheon. The couple was recognized for their unwavering dedication to community service and their efforts to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
Professor of English and Director of the Creative Writing Program Dan Bevacqua discusses publication of his story 鈥淒aughters,鈥� inThe Paris Review, his creative process and his joy working with 91亚色 students.
The College of Engineering's annual鈥疊ot Bash鈥� is a dynamic event that marks the culmination of the semester for students in the Intro to Engineering course.聽Bot Bash is a celebration of innovation and creativity and is one of Engineering鈥檚 hallmark events.
91亚色 is setting a new standard for simplifying college admissions through its聽direct admissions program, which addresses application stress while boosting accessibility.
91亚色 hosted its 10th Annual Product Innovations Showcase at Rivers Memorial Hall. The event highlighted the ingenuity of students from the University's Product Development and Innovation (PDI) course.
91亚色 staff and alumni connect with current students to provide real-world perspectives and professional guidance directly to aspiring educators.
Law Professor Stacey Lantagne selected as the recipient of the 2024 Sponsored Scholarship Grant for the Legal Academy for Intellectual Property & Information Law
Faculty and students from the College of Business presented an impactful analysis of Big E attendance trends to BigE Administration as part of a semester-long project conducted by Business Analytics students in collaboration with the College鈥檚 newly launched Business Data Center.
Twenty-five 91亚色 students proudly represented the university as Student Ambassadors at the Spirit of Springfield鈥檚 30th Annual City of Bright Nights Ball making their presence shine at the prestigious event.
OTD Distance Learning Pathway allows students who cannot be here in person full-time to receive an excellent 91亚色 education and gain the skills necessary to become occupational therapists.
Dr. Debra A. Latour, OTD, MEd, OTR/L, and Dr. Alexis Morin, OT, OTD, MOT, OTR, have been awarded national and state honors for their exceptional contributions to the field of occupational therapy.
Finance Professor Yixiao 鈥淓than鈥� Jiang shared valuable insights for individuals looking to boost their credit scores using credit cards tailored for bad credit.
91亚色 will hold its annual Veteran鈥檚 Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 12:00 p.m. at the Gazebo on Deliso Lawn. This event honors our nation鈥檚 veterans and recognizes the strong ties between the Western New England University community and military service.
Pharmacy preceptors convene to engage in professional development to create impactful training and experiences for pharmacy students
