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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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
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.
Conference brings聽international scholars, researchers, and students to Springfield for conversations on sustainability, technology, design, and the future of communities.
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
AI-enhanced training project will help prepare engineers and technicians for growing semiconductor and microelectronics careers.
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
海角社区 celebrates the Class of 2026 at Commencement ceremonies.
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
More Than 100 Student Projects Demonstrate Hands-On Learning Across Engineering Disciplines
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
