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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English Professor and Writing Center Director Christy Crutchfield publishes her latest story, “A Faith Again,” in Electric Literature
Erin Murray, OTD-PP, is working with students and colleagues to challenge outdated narratives around disability and promote more accurate, empowering representations. Murray is urging Massachusetts to update its use of the International Symbol of Access and adopt the more modern, inclusive “Accessible Icon” in public signage.
Thanks to a $149,700 grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s EmPower Massachusetts program, the College of Engineering will lead an initiative to help West Springfield families reduce home energy costs through drone-based heat assessments and AI-powered retrofitting plans.
The 2025 FinTech Sponsor Showcase brought together students and corporate sponsors to highlight student-led innovation at the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence.
Dean Zelda B. Harris spoke to U.S. News about how law students should prepare themselves if they have an eye towards a judicial career.
Nicholas Rivet, a PhD Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University, earned third place in the graduate student oral and poster competition at the 188th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, held jointly with the 25th International Congress on Acoustics in New Orleans.
Three WNE 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.
Western New England University announces the appointment of Michael B. Alexander as Interim President, effective July 1, 2025.
WNE 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, WNE is preparing graduates for impactful careers across clinical, educational, and research settings.
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 WNE.
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.
WNE 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.
WNE's Dr. John Baick, professor of history, was recently quoted in the Associated Press, exploring how Americans relate to the newly elected pope.
WNE celebrated its Class of 2025 across two commencement ceremonies held on Thursday, May 15—one 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.
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’s world.
Fifty-six student-athletes from 17 varsity sports were inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society—the National College Athlete Honor Society—during 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 27–29 in San Luis Obispo, California.
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 WNE 2025 Teaching Excellence Award.
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 WNE 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.
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.
