Mindfulness in Bloom: WNE Honors Project Gains National Attention
January 26, 2026
WNE Honors Students Publish in National Honors Journal Highlighting Campus Meditation Garden
The College of Arts & Sciences at Western New England University plays an integral role in supporting the entire University through foundational coursework, academic support, and international travel programming. The largest of all the Colleges, WNE College of Arts & Sciences is among just 13.4% of the 388 U.S. schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the National Universities category with undergraduate enrollments of less than 3,000 students.Resilient and adaptive, WNE graduates connect theory to practice in an environment that cultivates professionalism and service.
WNE Honors Students Publish in National Honors Journal Highlighting Campus Meditation Garden
WNE's XR Lab is bringing immersive technology to the Spirit of Springfield’s Bright Nights at Forest Park in what marks the XR Lab’s first large-scale community partnership. Visitors to Santa’s Magical Forest will be able to step into an interactive augmented-reality (AR) experience designed and developed by WNE students.
WNE and Duggan Academy have been collaborating for nine years to provide high school students with valuable college-level experiences and unique opportunities to explore college life, engage in hands-on learning, and consider careers in education.
WNE first-year student Joi-Lee Key-Washington has been recognized with the Outstanding Springfield Youth Award, which honors young individuals who make a meaningful difference in promoting safety, integrity, and positive influence in their neighborhoods.
Professor of Psychology Dr. Jessica Carlson has been recognized for more than a decade of service as faculty advisor to the University’s chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.
English Professor and Writing Center Director Christy Crutchfield publishes her latest story, “A Faith Again,” in Electric Literature
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.
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's Dr. John Baick, professor of history, was recently quoted in the Associated Press, exploring how Americans relate to the newly elected pope.
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 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.
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 with NASA astronaut Lieutenant Commander Jonny Kim who will be part of Expedition 73.
In an article for the publication University Business, Dr. Jason Seacat shares his insights on reducing mental health stigma among college students.
WNE alumna and children’s author Cynthia DiFilippo Elomaa ‘94, shared her journey to becoming a published author and her experiences in the literary world with students in Linda Oleksak’s Children’s and Young Adult Literature course.
First-year student Ben Bedford recently performed at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall after winning the 2025 Crescendo International Music Competition. The event marked the third time Bedford has performed at the prestigious venue.
Nearly 100 people turned out Thursday, January 30 to celebrate the official launch of WNE’s 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.
Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, and her husband, John Sjoberg, were celebrated at the Rotary Club of West Springfield’s Service Above Self 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.
Traveling with children can be stressful for everyone involved, but is the chaos really the kids’ fault—or the parents’? Dr. Jason Seacat, a psychology professor at Western New England University, offers insights into why some parents may struggle to manage their children’s behavior during flights.
Professor of English and Director of the Creative Writing Program Dan Bevacqua discusses publication of his story “Daughters,” inThe Paris Review, his creative process and his joy working with WNE students.
WNE staff and alumni connect with current students to provide real-world perspectives and professional guidance directly to aspiring educators.
WNE Criminal Justice Professor Chidike Okeem Discusses Safety and Crime Reduction in WalletHub Interview
WNE's Department of English and Cultural Studies welcomes poet Sara Nicholson to New Writers Reading Series.
Western New England University’s forensic biology program has been named one of the top 15 in the U.S.
Western New England University announces the launch of its Cybersecurity Program, a significant new initiative designed to address the critical global shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
Academic excellence shines as Western New England University celebrates 16 graduating students’ achievements at the College of Arts & Sciences Senior Award Ceremony.