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.
University News Archives can be found here.
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’s newly launched Business Data Center.
Twenty-five WNE students proudly represented the university as Student Ambassadors at the Spirit of Springfield’s 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 WNE 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 “Ethan” Jiang shared valuable insights for individuals looking to boost their credit scores using credit cards tailored for bad credit.
WNE will hold its annual Veteran’s Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 12:00 p.m. at the Gazebo on Deliso Lawn. This event honors our nation’s 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
For the first time in program history, the WNE women’s wrestling team has been ranked among the top 25 across in the National Wrestling Coaches Association's (NWCA) preseason poll.
Zelda B. Harris, Dean of Western New England University School of Law, awarded the "Inspirations Award" by the African American Female Professors Award Association (AAFPA).
WNE combined three signature events—Undergraduate Open House, Family & Friends Weekend, and Homecoming—to create Golden Bear Weekend, a dynamic experience for the WNE community.
The College of Engineering is poised to benefit from an $850,000 earmark secured by Congressman Richard E. Neal to establish the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems
WNE Criminal Justice Professor Chidike Okeem Discusses Safety and Crime Reduction in WalletHub Interview
WNE School of Law Participatory Democracy campaign focused on educating and empowering locals to exercise their voting rights.
WNE celebrated its annual Skookum Awards Ceremony on Sunday, October 6, recognizing 16 remarkable seniors for their academic achievements, leadership, and contributions to the university community.
In an inspiring session designed to connect academic learning with real-world expertise, Dennis Donovan, L’79, President and CEO of Beacon Advisors International, LLC, visited Western New England University's College of Business to engage with student leaders and faculty.
Eight engineering students were inducted into the Nu Lambda Chapter of the electrical engineering honor society.
Dr. Devina Jaiswal of WNE honored with the 2024 KEEN Rising Star Award for pioneering entrepreneurially minded learning initiatives and enhancing engineering education.
During a standing room only event, WNE officially opened the Delbridge Career Center, with new offices and space dedicated to preparing students for the evolving job market.
WNE College of Engineering has earned a Top 100 spot in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering Program rankings.
This grant will help WNE develop capacity and institutional knowledge to forge new partnerships, secure future external funding, and engage with the regional innovation ecosystem.
WNE School of Law launches Participatory Democracy campaign to provide education around citizenship, voting rights, and civic engagement.
Professor Georgianna Melendez named to ALX100 2024.
Western New England University announces the Downes Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
WNE's Biomechanical Engineering Department sponsored a dynamic summer program designed to spark interest in biotechnology careers among high school students from Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke.
WNE's Department of English and Cultural Studies welcomes poet Sara Nicholson to New Writers Reading Series.
