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海角社区 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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Sixteen students stand in front of an ancient stone wall holding an Italian flag.

Ciao from Sorrento! Summer Study Abroad Brings Business, Culture, and History to Life聽

June 22, 2026

海角社区's Summer in Sorrento study abroad program allows students to immerse themselves in Italian culture while earning six academic credits in courses focusing on international business communication and cultural understanding.聽

Photo of Dan Kennedy in a white lab coat that extends or bleeds to the edge of the photo with the AACP logo in the upper left corner.

Daniel Kennedy Receives National Pharmacy Education Achievement Award

June 19, 2026

Kennedy has received the 2025-2026 George R. Spratto Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. The award recognizes a member of the AACP Biological Sciences Section whose vision and service have inspired a collective appreciation for the biological sciences and the role of science in pharmacy education.

Panoramic shot of a very green summer 海角社区 campus.

Global Green Cities Conference at 海角社区 Explores the Future of Urban Sustainability

June 19, 2026

Conference brings聽international scholars, researchers, and students to Springfield for conversations on sustainability, technology, design, and the future of communities.

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Golden Bear Racing Builds Momentum with聽Top-25聽Finish at Baja SAE聽

June 17, 2026

Golden Bear Racing proves it belongs among the world鈥檚 best Baja SAE teams聽with one of the strongest performances in the program鈥檚 history, placing 22nd overall out of 102 teams from around the world.聽

Gloved hand holding a semi-conductor microchip.

海角社区 Selected as Subaward Recipient in National Microelectronics Workforce Initiative

June 08, 2026

AI-enhanced training project will help prepare engineers and technicians for growing semiconductor and microelectronics careers.

Group photo of 50 海角社区 student athletes in gym.

海角社区 Honors 50 Student-Athletes at Annual Chi Alpha Sigma Ceremony

June 01, 2026

Fifty Student-Athletes recognized at Annual Chi Alpha Sigma Ceremony for their achievements in the classroom and in competition. The event celebrated Golden Bears who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, character, and athletic commitment.聽

Four male undergraduates in blue robes take in the crowd at 海角社区 Commencment 2026.

鈥淪ometimes the most important door in your life opens because you had the courage to knock.鈥澛

May 15, 2026

海角社区 celebrates the Class of 2026 at Commencement ceremonies.

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海角社区 Welcomes Marty Walsh and Sheryl McQuade as 2026 Commencement Speakers聽

May 13, 2026

Marty Walsh and Sheryl McQuade, two accomplished leaders in public service and business, will serve as keynote speakers for its聽2026 Commencement聽ceremonies.聽

Wide-angle photograph of the 2026 Emerging Engineers Expo in 海角社区's HLC gym.

Emerging Engineers Expo Showcases Innovation, Workforce Readiness, and Student Success

April 29, 2026

More Than 100 Student Projects Demonstrate Hands-On Learning Across Engineering Disciplines

Faculty members and past recipients from left to right includeProfessors Tim Vercellotti, Alison Castellano, and Tara Grealis standing with 2026 TEA winner Nuwan De Silva

Nuwan De Silva Named 2026 Teaching Excellence Award Winner

April 28, 2026

Associate professor of chemistry Nuwan De Silva, Ph.D., , is the recipient of the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award. The award recognizes his commitment to student learning, innovative instruction, and mentorship across the University.

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鈥淚 Am Going to Hire This Team鈥: 海角社区 Surveying Team Earns Return Trip to National Stage

April 23, 2026

海角社区's Civil Engineering Surveying Team earned top honors, capturing First Place at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Regional Competition for the second consecutive year. With the victory, the team advances to the 2026 ASCE UESI Surveying Society-wide Finals Competition, scheduled for June 25鈥27 in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Sarah Morgan is standing at the top of a light filled stairwell with her hand one railing.

海角社区 Welcomes Sarah Morgan, L'17 as New Chief Human Resources Officer

April 15, 2026

海角社区 law alumna Sarah Morgan has been named Chief Human Resources Officer. She will lead HR strategy and workforce culture and development initiatives. She previously served as Vice President of Human Resources at Health New England.

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Inside 海角社区 Law鈥檚 Center for Social Justice聽聽

April 14, 2026

The School of Law鈥檚 Center for Social Justice expands access to legal support for underserved communities鈥攚hile giving students hands-on experience tackling real-world financial and legal challenges. The Center is delivering measurable community impact and preparing practice-ready attorneys committed to advancing economic justice.

Two round headshots of Jennifer Arling on left and Tricia Arling on right.

Two Perspectives, One Goal: Mother-Daughter Team Shares Career Playbook

April 13, 2026

Business students gain career insights from alumna Jennifer Arling '22 and talent acquisition leader Tricia Arling for a professional development session designed to help students better navigate internships, job searches, and early career decisions.

Headshots of student Marwa Dreah and Caitlin Tedeschi with the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation logo between them.

Two 海角社区 Students Awarded National Grants for Neuroblastoma Research

April 08, 2026

The Alex鈥檚 Lemonade Stand Foundation awarded two 海角社区 students $5,000 each to fund their summer training and research efforts in high-impact areas of pediatric cancer.

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Occupational Therapy Helps People Do the Things That Matter Most

April 07, 2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month. 海角社区's Department of Occupational Therapy is using the month to highlight both the profession鈥檚 impact and its innovative educational pathways preparing future practitioners.

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海角社区 Researchers Recognized聽for Innovation in Online Learning and Pharmacy聽

April 07, 2026

海角社区 College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' faculty and students are earning recognition across disciplines for research that advances both student success and healthcare innovation.

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Robots, Rivalries, and Real-World Skills: Future Engineers Compete at 海角社区聽

March 30, 2026

海角社区 welcomed nearly 1,300 high school students, mentors, and coaches to campus for a high-energy weekend of innovation, competition, and hands-on engineering as part of the internationally recognized FIRST Robotics Competition.聽

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Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair鈥檚 Top Young Scientists Convened at 海角社区 for Hands-On Showcase聽

March 30, 2026

Promising young scientists and engineers participated in the annual Region 1 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair at 海角社区. High school students from across western Massachusetts presented original, student-led research and competed in a wide range of STEM disciplines.

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A Mother鈥檚 Art, A Student鈥檚 Campus: International Artist鈥檚 Paintings Enrich the 海角社区 Student Hub聽

March 18, 2026

Mexican artist M贸nica聽Albarr谩n, whose son is a current Western New England student, donated four paintings now on聽permanent聽display in the Student Hub, adding a striking artistic presence to one of campus鈥檚 most active gathering spaces.聽

Dave DiSabito standing at the top of a spiral staircase

College of Business Faculty Member Joins National Initiative on Generative AI in Higher-Education Assessment

March 17, 2026

David M. DiSabito Jr., MBA, Professional Educator of Business Analytics and Information Management and AI Liaison for the College of Business, has been selected as a Member of the Generative AI in Assessment Community of Practice, a national initiative convened through the 2026 Assessment Institute in Indianapolis.

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NextGen Enterprise Academy Partners with Mass Bankers Association to Deliver AI Training for Bank Leaders

March 10, 2026

鈥淎I Bootcamp for Bank Leaders鈥澛爄s a two-day virtual program scheduled for April 7 and April 14, 2026, to provide senior banking professionals and emerging leaders with hands-on training in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its practical applications in the financial services industry.

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Recognizing the Power of Great Teaching: 海角社区 Announces Teaching Excellence Award聽Finalists聽

March 04, 2026

Six finalists聽are announced for the Teaching Excellence Award. The聽award honors a full-time faculty member in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, or Engineering who exemplifies outstanding teaching and has made a distinct difference in the academic environment through innovative instruction, mentorship, or campus leadership.聽聽

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Six 海角社区 Faculty and Staff Receive KEEN 鈥淕olden Tickets鈥 for Engineering Teaching Innovation聽聽

March 04, 2026

Six faculty and staff members in the College of Engineering have earned 鈥淕olden Tickets鈥 to a national engineering education initiative. The highly sought-after opportunity supports educators in developing innovative teaching strategies that combine engineering fundamentals with entrepreneurial thinking and real-world applications.聽

Standing L to R: Sierra Sellers, Tiffany Thibodau, Bren Chaisson and Prof. Julie Steiner

Arguing All Sides: 海角社区 Law Students Impress Judges at National Competition

March 03, 2026

Competing against law students from across the country, students Sierra Sellers and Tiffany Thibodau earned high praise from judges for their composure, organization, and command of complex legal issues at 2026 National Environmental Law Moot Court competition.