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WNE Criminal Justice Professor Chidike Okeem Discusses Safety and Crime Reduction in WalletHub Interview

October 22, 2024

WNE Criminal Justice Professor Chidike Okeem Discusses Safety and Crime Reduction in WalletHub Interview

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Western New England University Welcomes Poet Sara Nicholson for New Writers Reading Series

September 12, 2024

WNE's Department of English and Cultural Studies welcomes poet Sara Nicholson to New Writers Reading Series.

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Forensic Biology Program Ranked Among Nation's Top 15

September 12, 2024

Western New England University’s forensic biology program has been named one of the top 15 in the U.S.

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College of Business Showcases Big E Attendance Insights Through Student-Led Research

November 18, 2024

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.

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Wallethub Turns to WNE Finance Professor Ethan Jiang for Expert Tips on Using Credit Cards to Improve Credit Scores

November 12, 2024

Finance Professor Yixiao “Ethan” Jiang shared valuable insights for individuals looking to boost their credit scores using credit cards tailored for bad credit.

Members of the WNE military community stand at attention during the Veteran's Day ceremony.

Western New England to Host Veteran’s Day Ceremony November 11, 2024, at Noon

November 07, 2024

WNE will hold its annual Veteran’s Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 12:00 p.m. at the Gazebo on Deliso Lawn. This event honors our nation’s veterans and recognizes the strong ties between the Western New England University community and military service.

Engineering News

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WNE College of Engineering Receives $850,000 Earmark to Establish Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems 

October 23, 2024

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

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IEEE-HKN Nu Lambda Chapter Induction Ceremony Celebrates Engineering Excellence  

October 04, 2024

Eight engineering students were inducted into the Nu Lambda Chapter of the electrical engineering honor society.

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Dr. Devina Jaiswal of Western New England University Honored with 2024 KEEN Rising Star Award

October 01, 2024

Dr. Devina Jaiswal of WNE honored with the 2024 KEEN Rising Star Award for pioneering entrepreneurially minded learning initiatives and enhancing engineering education.

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School of Law Dean Zelda Harris to Receive AAFPA “Inspirations Award” 

October 24, 2024

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).

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WNE School of Law's Participatory Democracy Campaign Aims to Boost Voter Engagement

October 22, 2024

WNE School of Law Participatory Democracy campaign focused on educating and empowering locals to exercise their voting rights.

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Business Leader Dennis Donovan Shares Insights with WNE College of Business Students 

October 07, 2024

In an inspiring session designed to connect academic learning with real-world expertise, Dennis Donovan, L’79, President and CEO of Beacon Advisors International, LLC, visited Western New England University's College of Business to engage with student leaders and faculty.

Pharmacy and Health Sciences News

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OTD Innovates with New Distance Learning Program

November 14, 2024

OTD Distance Learning Pathway allows students who cannot be here in person full-time to receive an excellent WNE education and gain the skills necessary to become occupational therapists.

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WNE Celebrates Dr. Debra Latour and Dr. Alexis Morin for Prestigious Occupational Therapy Awards

November 12, 2024

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.

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WNE College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Hosts 12th Annual Pharmacy Preceptor Development Conference

November 05, 2024

Pharmacy preceptors convene to engage in professional development to create impactful training and experiences for pharmacy students

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College of Business Business Analytics faculty and staff present to Big E administration

College of Business Showcases Big E Attendance Insights Through Student-Led Research

November 18, 2024

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.

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WNE Student Ambassadors Shine at Spirit of Springfield’s Bright Nights Ball 

November 15, 2024

Twenty-five WNE students proudly represented the university as Student Ambassadors at the Spirit of Springfield’s 30th Annual City of Bright Nights Ball making their presence shine at the prestigious event.

Occupational therapy students sitting around conference table doing exercises.

OTD Innovates with New Distance Learning Program

November 14, 2024

OTD Distance Learning Pathway allows students who cannot be here in person full-time to receive an excellent WNE education and gain the skills necessary to become occupational therapists.

Headshots of Dr. Debra A. Latour, OTD, MEd, OTR/L, and Dr. Alexis Morin, OT, OTD, MOT, OTR

WNE Celebrates Dr. Debra Latour and Dr. Alexis Morin for Prestigious Occupational Therapy Awards

November 12, 2024

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.

Headshot of Professor of Finance Ethan Jiang

Wallethub Turns to WNE Finance Professor Ethan Jiang for Expert Tips on Using Credit Cards to Improve Credit Scores

November 12, 2024

Finance Professor Yixiao “Ethan” Jiang shared valuable insights for individuals looking to boost their credit scores using credit cards tailored for bad credit.

Members of the WNE military community stand at attention during the Veteran's Day ceremony.

Western New England to Host Veteran’s Day Ceremony November 11, 2024, at Noon

November 07, 2024

WNE will hold its annual Veteran’s Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 12:00 p.m. at the Gazebo on Deliso Lawn. This event honors our nation’s veterans and recognizes the strong ties between the Western New England University community and military service.

Pharmacist and WNE student study drug labels in front of shelf.

WNE College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Hosts 12th Annual Pharmacy Preceptor Development Conference

November 05, 2024

Pharmacy preceptors convene to engage in professional development to create impactful training and experiences for pharmacy students

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Women’s Wrestling Team Achieves First-Ever Top 25 National Ranking

October 30, 2024

For the first time in program history, the WNE women’s wrestling team has been ranked among the top 25 across in the National Wrestling Coaches Association's (NWCA) preseason poll.

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School of Law Dean Zelda Harris to Receive AAFPA “Inspirations Award” 

October 24, 2024

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).

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Golden Bear Weekend 2024 Brings Record High Numbers and Spirit to Western New England University 

October 23, 2024

WNE combined three signature events—Undergraduate Open House, Family & Friends Weekend, and Homecoming—to create Golden Bear Weekend, a dynamic experience for the WNE community.