A US News Top 100 Engineering Program, a WNE Engineering education is grounded in the liberal arts and humanities to equip graduates to responsibly navigate the rapid pace of technology. With an emphasis on mentorship, a WNE engineering education supports student success through a powerful sense of community. Graduates are in-demand with a 100% job placement rate spanning 35 years.
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.
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.
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.
The College of Engineering will host its annual Emerging Engineers Expo on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center. The event showcases more than 100+ projects from engineering and business students.
WNE hosted the New England District Western NE Event of the 2025 FIRST® Robotics Competition from March 14 to 16. This event brought together 35 high school teams from across the region, showcasing their engineering prowess and teamwork.
The WNE IEEE Reliability Society Student Branch Chapter actively fosters collaboration between academia and industry recently holding a series of impactful events including workshops and webinars. The chapter provides students and professionals with opportunities to expand their understanding of reliability engineering, technological advancements, and industry best practices.
WNE's College of Engineering will celebrate Engineers Week (E-Week) from February 17–21 with a diverse lineup of events designed to recognize the contributions of engineers and inspire the next generation of innovators.
The College of Engineering's annual Bot Bash is a dynamic event that marks the culmination of the semester for students in the Intro to Engineering course. Bot Bash is a celebration of innovation and creativity and is one of Engineering’s hallmark events.
WNE 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.
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
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.
WNE College of Engineering has earned a Top 100 spot in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering Program rankings.
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.
New interdisciplinary Master’s in Pharmaceutical Engineering degree supports advanced education and training for careers in biopharmaceutical fields.
Western New England University’s College of Engineering concluded a week-long STEM program, offering hands-on, project-based experiences to inspire middle and high school students in engineering.
Exceptional achievements highlighted as Western New England University honors 11 graduating seniors for academic excellence at the College of Engineering Senior Awards Ceremony.
Western New England University's ASCE-WNE Steel Team excels at Northeast Steel Bridge Competition, showcasing expertise in engineering and aesthetics, earning first place for design.
Western New England University's Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society induction marked a milestone with 58 student-athletes from 17 sports recognized for their outstanding contributions on and off the field, boasting the largest class in the university's history.
Dr. Mike Rust, Director of Experiential & Entrepreneurial Learning at Western New England University, joins the KEEN Leadership Council, furthering the University's mission of fostering entrepreneurial spirit in engineering students.
At the 50th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, Western New England University's College of Engineering stands out with student-led presentations and honors in the poster competition, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in bioengineering.
Experience automotive excellence at Western New England University's ASME Car Show, uniting enthusiasts, showcasing diverse vehicles, and highlighting the university's dedication to engineering collaboration.
Western New England University's College of Engineering introduces "Jarvis" The Lawn Bot, an innovative automated lawn care system driven by sustainability and propelled by student ingenuity.
Join Western New England University for the 2024 Emerging Engineers Expo, featuring diverse projects from first-year students and seniors, fostering innovation and networking opportunities on Tuesday, April 30th.
