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.
Law Professor Stacey Lantagne selected as the recipient of the 2024 Sponsored Scholarship Grant for the Legal Academy for Intellectual Property & Information Law
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.
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.
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 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.
Dr. Devina Jaiswal of WNE honored with the 2024 KEEN Rising Star Award for pioneering entrepreneurially minded learning initiatives and enhancing engineering education.
Western New England University welcomes 16 new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. This exceptional cohort includes leading experts in pharmacy and health sciences, engineering, computer science, and psychology, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and novel research to campus.
New interdisciplinary Master’s in Pharmaceutical Engineering degree supports advanced education and training for careers in biopharmaceutical fields.
Alison Castellano earns WNE's 2024 Teaching Excellence Award for her inspiring dedication, impactful teaching, and profound influence on students.
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.
Dr. Deana Vitrano and undergraduate students from Western New England University present research at the Eastern Psychological Association annual meeting, exploring the intricate links between ADHD, creativity, and cognitive processing, affirming the university's dedication to scholarly inquiry and collaborative learning.
Join Western New England University's Lunch and Learn event on March 27 for insights into Entrepreneurial Minded Learning and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) in higher education. Facilitators Dr. Devina Jaiswal and Dr. Lisa Murray will explore the connection, fostering an environment where DEI is integral to academic excellence.
Western New England University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences expands its global impact with a successful APPE rotation in Ghana, fostering intercultural learning and healthcare outreach.
Western New England University's cross-disciplinary research team explores Generative AI's potential in academic assessment, aiming to improve teaching, streamline grading, and address potential biases.
Western New England University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences secures a $423,743 grant from the National Cancer Institute for a three-year research project on pediatric Neuroblastoma. Led by Dr. Dana-Lynn Koʻomoa-Lange, the study focuses on targeting relapsed high-risk Neuroblastoma by manipulating aberrant calcium signaling, showcasing WNE's dedication to innovative cancer research.
The 2024 Teaching Excellence Award nominations are open at Western New England University. Faculty in Arts and Sciences, Business, or Engineering can be nominated for their outstanding teaching, innovative methods, and campus leadership. Recognizing distinguished educators, the award celebrates those who have positively shaped the university's teaching environment.
Dr. Raymond J. Ostendorf, Associate Professor of Education at Western New England University, is selected for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's MCAS Bias and Sensitivity Committee. His expertise will enhance the committee's role in addressing biases and sensitivity issues in MCAS test questions, promoting equity in education.
Dr. Lisa Murray's commitment to innovation in engineering education leads to her selection as one of only thirty 2023 Engineering Unleashed Fellows.
Dr. Parsons' innovative diabetes research, focusing on diabetes distress and pharmacist-led interventions, earns her the prestigious 2023 ADCES Research Award, showcasing Western New England University's commitment to impactful and empathetic research.
Western New England University honors Professor Bridgette Baldwin's remarkable achievement as she is recognized in the Social Impact category at the 2023 New England Legal Awards. Baldwin's impactful work in the legal field, her commitment to diversity and inclusion, and her dedication to community betterment stand as a testament to her exceptional contributions.
Dr. Daniel Kennedy's outstanding contributions to pharmacy education take center stage as he completes his term on the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's Academic Affairs Committee. Dr. Kennedy played a key role in overhauling and consolidating the pharmacy COEPA (Curricular Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities) document, a foundational professional standard. His work underscores Western New England University's commitment to innovative teaching and its impact on shaping the pharmacy landscape.
Drs. Lisa Murray and Andrea Kwaczala of Western New England University organized a transformative workshop at the Connecticut Science Center, empowering young girls in engineering. The event highlighted design thinking, additive manufacturing, and diverse career prospects in the field.
