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Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. The campus will remain closed through Monday, and we expect to resume normal operations on Tuesday morning. If conditions change, we will share updates promptly. 

Campus Services During the Closure 

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available. Public Safety and Facilities will be on campus throughout the storm, and the following services are expected to remain open or staffed: 

  • Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty) 
  • Dining 
  • Computer Labs 
  • Facilities/Housekeeping 
  • University Operator 
  • Health Services (TBD by Director) 

Students living on campus should expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety. 

Classes and Work During the Closure 

Students 
Scheduled face-to-face classes will not take place on campus. At the discretion of faculty, some in-person classes may be held remotely. Faculty will communicate directly, so please check your email and course site for updates. 

Classes that are already scheduled to be fully remote will continue as usual unless otherwise communicated by your instructor.  

Staff 
Staff who are able to work remotely should coordinate with their supervisors as appropriate. 

Staying Informed 

The University’s Inclement Weather Policy is available on the WNE website via the homepage banner. We will communicate any changes or reopening details through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

 

University News

PRESIDENT ANTHONY S. CAPRIO TO RETIRE IN JUNE 2020

Published: November 05, 2019 | Categories: Alumni
President Caprio headshot outdoors

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

PRESIDENT ANTHONY S. CAPRIO TO RETIRE IN JUNE 2020


Western New England University has benefited greatly from Dr. Anthony Caprio’s leadership and stewardship over these many years. His upcoming retirement after 24 years of service is well-deserved, and he has worked tirelessly to advance our institution.

There have been many major achievements under Dr. Caprio's term as President. We made significant advancements in every area of campus life. We expanded our programs and curriculum, completed numerous changes and additions to the physical plant, enhanced our athletics programs, increased our student programs, and made significant advances in our technology. Dr. Caprio's crowning achievement was completion of the plan to gain recognition as a university. On July 1, 2011 we officially became Western New England University.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to express our thanks and gratitude to Dr. Caprio for all that he has accomplished during his tenure as President. He has fully and faithfully carried out his duties and has always done what is best for our institution. We are proud of him and he can be proud of the way he represented us. He leaves a legacy that will endure forever in the history of Western New England University. We will miss him and wish him a long and happy retirement.


Kenneth M. Rickson '75  
Chair, Board of Trustees