University News

Western New England University 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.

• Freshman Engineering Students Take to the Annual Bot-Battlefield -- December 18, 2017 - 2:02 PM
• Forensic Science Students Excel in Competition -- December 15, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• Creativity and Ingenuity on Display at Product Innovation Showcase -- December 13, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Golden Voice Talent Competition Thrills Audience -- December 12, 2017 - 4:04 PM
• Bob Stein ’79 Mentors Cohen Scholars -- December 11, 2017 - 4:39 PM
• Alumnus Bob Stein '79 Mentors Cohen Scholars -- December 11, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Annual World Fest Celebration Unites Community with Music and Food -- December 6, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• Student Negotiation Team Ties for First Place and Moves on to National Competition -- December 5, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Alumni Association Grants: Investing in Education and Campus Life -- December 4, 2017 - 12:56 PM
• Student Entrepreneurs Attend Grinspoon Conference -- December 4, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Alumni in Monday Mentors Program Provide Golden Opportunity for Networking -- November 30, 2017 - 10:32 AM
• The Hon. Mary E. Hurley L'76 Establishes Scholarship at School of Law -- November 30, 2017 - 9:48 AM
• Judge Mary Hurley Establishes Scholarship at University School of Law -- November 30, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Mass Mentoring Partnership Honors University President Anthony S. Caprio and Alumnae -- November 28, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• Open House at Western New England University December 3 -- November 27, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Endows Scholarship at University -- November 24, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• President Caprio and Two Alumnae Honored by Mass Mentoring Partnership -- November 17, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• School Counselors Visit University Campus -- November 17, 2017 - 1:01 AM
• Stay Connected with Your Alma Mater by Volunteering -- November 15, 2017 - 12:18 PM
• Outstanding Family and Friends Weekend 2017 -- November 15, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• Family Fun at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park on January 27 -- November 15, 2017 - 9:35 AM
• Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Holds Fall Speaker Program -- November 15, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• Survey Finds Strong Support for Springfield-Boston High-Speed Rail Service -- November 13, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• Western New England University Honors Veterans -- November 11, 2017 - 11:11 PM
• University Polling Institute Finds MA Residents Believe State is on Right Track -- November 9, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Students Named to Who's Who -- November 9, 2017 - 12:18 PM
• Arts and Sciences Students Named to Who’s Who -- November 9, 2017 - 12:18 PM
• Business Students Named to Who’s Who -- November 9, 2017 - 12:18 PM
• Engineering Students Named to Who’s Who -- November 9, 2017 - 12:18 PM
• 3-Day-Startup Entrepreneurship Program Expands to More Colleges -- November 8, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• Claudia Quintero L'17 Honored for Exceptional Service as Law Student -- November 7, 2017 - 4:04 PM
• Western New England University Presents Symposium On Racial Justice -- November 5, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• Western New England University New Dining Commons Update -- November 3, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Alumni Association Sponsors Talk by Boston-based National Sports Journalist Mike Reiss on Nov. 2 -- November 2, 2017 - 10:47 AM
• Undergraduate Open House at Western New England University Sunday November 12 -- November 2, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• Western New England University's Jennifer Levi Recognized as Transgender Rights Pioneer -- November 1, 2017 - 2:02 PM
• Kaylyn Smith ’10 Receives Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award -- October 31, 2017 - 1:55 PM
• 56th Annual Tax Institute Set for November 15 at Western New England University -- October 31, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• 2017 Skookum Awards Honor the Best and Brightest of the Senior Class -- October 30, 2017 - 10:13 AM
• University School of Law Celebrates Pilot Mediation Program -- October 26, 2017 - 2:02 PM
• In Memoriam: Dr. John M. Coulter -- October 26, 2017 - 10:41 AM
• Annual Hindu Diwali Festival Transforms Rivers Memorial Hall -- October 25, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• University Employees Celebrate Arts and Humanities Month with Special Exhibit -- October 23, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• University Community Shows Appreciation on First-Ever Tag (Thank-A-Giver) Day -- October 23, 2017 - 10:00 AM
• Maggie Babyak ’01: Providing Relief for Disaster Victims -- October 21, 2017 - 12:02 PM
• College of Engineering Students Debut Campus Baja Race Track -- October 21, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• Join Us in Albany for the Blue & Gold Alumni Reception on Thursday, November 16 -- October 19, 2017 - 4:09 PM
• Alumni Come from Near and Far for Homecoming 2017 -- October 19, 2017 - 1:41 PM
• Attorneys Honored at School of Law Alumni Recognition Reception -- October 19, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• Western New England University to Host Boston-Based National Sports Journalist Mike Reiss -- October 18, 2017 - 1:01 AM
• Engineering Mentoring Program’s Kick-off Dinner a Success -- October 17, 2017 - 9:22 AM
• Western New England University Named a College of Distinction -- October 13, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• Western New England University Dean Selected for National Leadership Program -- October 12, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• Western New England University to Present Symposium on Racial Justice -- October 5, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• University School of Law Hosts Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Program -- October 3, 2017 - 12:12 AM
• Springfield City Council Candidates Forum to be Held on Campus -- September 29, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Western New England University Named to Top Tier in its Class and Best in Value -- September 28, 2017 - 4:04 PM
• Charles Rucks L’07: Community Activist and Volunteer Extraordinaire -- September 28, 2017 - 1:00 PM
• Western New England University to Host Youth Advocacy Training Program -- September 28, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• Q & A with Brandon O’Brien '15/G'16, #WNEGIVES Ambassador -- September 27, 2017 - 8:04 PM
• Senator Eric Lesser Addresses Students and Faculty at School of Law -- September 26, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Western New England University Hosts Unity Fest -- September 22, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Golden Bear Kids Club is Looking for Young Fans -- September 21, 2017 - 3:44 PM
• Join Us for Blue & Gold Alumni Receptions in Rhode Island, San Diego, and Albany -- September 21, 2017 - 2:25 PM
• Western New England University Students and Faculty Assume National Leadership Positions -- September 21, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• University Welcomes Six Chinese Clinical Pharmacists in Educational Exchange Program -- September 18, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• Western New England University Welcomes Record Number of New Students -- September 15, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• Hajj Dinner Celebrates Faith and Culture -- September 14, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Student Activity Expo Draws Hundreds -- September 13, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• Western New England University Announces Lecture Series on Chemicals and Your Health -- September 12, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• University Welcomes Inaugural Class of Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students -- September 8, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• John J. Duggan Academy Announces Strategic Partnership with Western New England University -- September 8, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• Art Gallery to Host Artist George Shaw -- September 7, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Bear Olympics and WNE Palooza a Solid Hit -- September 6, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• Q & A with Gennah Borg ’16: Alumni-in-Admissions Volunteer -- September 5, 2017 - 2:51 PM
• The Shannon Family Makes Being a Golden Bear a Tradition -- September 5, 2017 - 10:22 AM
• Judge Michael A. Ponsor to Read From His New Novel "The One-Eyed Judge" -- September 5, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Western New England University Athletics Staff Joins Houston Relief Effort -- September 1, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• The Class of 2021 by the Numbers -- August 29, 2017 - 2:57 PM
• Phonathon Students Look Forward to Talking with You -- August 29, 2017 - 12:03 PM
• Students in the Class of 2021 Begin Their Journey -- August 29, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• School of Law to Host Presentation - Shihana Alazzaz: A Saudi Woman in the Corner Office -- August 24, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• University Announces Partnership with Startup Institute to Deliver Data Science Boot Camp -- August 22, 2017 - 8:08 PM
• University Announces Partnership with All States Materials Group -- August 22, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• University To Host Annual Northeast Regional College Fair -- August 21, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• High School Students Explore Science at College of Pharmacy Summer Camp -- August 17, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Western New England Debut Earns Second Place in IEEE Micromouse Competition -- August 15, 2017 - 6:06 PM
• Western New England University Engineering Society to Host Car, Truck, and Bike Show -- August 15, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• Register Online for Homecoming 2017 -- August 14, 2017 - 10:08 AM
• Volunteers Wanted: Alumni-in-Admissions -- August 8, 2017 - 3:01 PM
• Matthew Charity Selected as Co-President of the Society of American Law Teachers -- August 7, 2017 - 2:02 PM
• Read the Summer 2017 Issue of The Communicator Magazine Online -- July 31, 2017 - 11:27 AM
• Six University Students Complete Intensive Study at Paris Business College -- July 28, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• Summer Savings are Heating Up on Amazon.com! Shop Online and Help Students -- July 27, 2017 - 3:17 PM
• Engineering Students Serve as Mentors at FIRST Global Robotics Competition -- July 17, 2017 - 10:49 AM
• 49th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament Raises More Than $20,000 for Scholarship -- July 13, 2017 - 2:05 PM
• Batter Up! Only a Few Tickets Left for the Hartford Yard Goats Game on Friday, Aug. 11 -- July 13, 2017 - 1:51 PM
• Homecoming 2017: Save the Date! Saturday, Sept. 23 -- July 11, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• First Place Win for Engineering Student at ASME Competition -- July 10, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Civil Engineering Poster Earns First Place at New England Water Works Association Event -- July 6, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Mike Theulen Retires as Director of Athletics at Western New England University -- June 30, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Golden Bear Racing Takes Third Place in Baja Competition -- June 29, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• Free Small Business Clinic Now Accepting Applications -- June 26, 2017 - 12:00 AM
• University to Host Educational Leadership Ed.D Info Session -- June 19, 2017 - 11:28 AM
• 35th Annual Social Work Conference Held -- June 16, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• University Congratulates and Welcomes Accepted Students to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program -- June 15, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• University Awards Dean's Prizes for Creative Writing and Literary and Cultural Studies -- June 14, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• New Master of Science in Law Program Offered by University School of Law -- June 8, 2017 - 12:12 PM
• Six Chinese Pharmacists Complete International Training Program -- June 7, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• School of Law to Host Public Hearing on Clean Energy and Climate Change -- June 6, 2017 - 6:06 PM
• Join Alumni and Families at a Hartford Yard Goats Game on Friday, Aug. 11 -- June 2, 2017 - 1:44 PM
• School of Law Offers Unique Four-Week Mini-Law Program to Community -- June 2, 2017 - 12:12 AM
• Alumni Golf Tournament Rescheduled for June 30; Register Now: a Few Openings are Still Available! -- June 1, 2017 - 10:31 AM
• Eight Students Inducted into the International Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society -- May 31, 2017 - 12:00 AM
• 2017 Commencement Photographs Capture Friends, Family, and Joy -- May 25, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• Homecoming 2017: Save the Dates! September 22-24 -- May 24, 2017 - 10:11 AM
• Western New England University Receives Presidential Award for Exports -- May 23, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• Undergraduate Commencement Celebrates Achievements -- May 20, 2017 - 8:08 PM
• Students CLARIF-EYE Their Programming Skills -- May 19, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• ROTC Minuteman Battalion Awards Ceremony -- May 17, 2017 - 8:08 PM
• Planting Day Volunteers Enjoy Good Weather -- May 16, 2017 - 5:05 PM
• University Chapter of Forensic Science Honor Society Inducts Students -- May 14, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi '95 Speaks to Students and Faculty -- May 12, 2017 - 3:26 PM
• High School Guidance Counselors from Pakistan Visit Western New England University -- May 11, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• 15TH Annual Media Festival Delights Record Audience -- May 10, 2017 - 2:02 PM
• Career Webinar on May 10: Create a Career Plan for Your Job of a Lifetime -- May 10, 2017 - 9:06 AM
• Accounting and Finance Students Inducted into Beta Alpha Psi National Honor Society -- May 10, 2017 - 12:12 AM
• Do Your Mother's Day Shopping Online Using the Alumni Association Amazon Associates Program -- May 9, 2017 - 3:51 PM
• University Offers New Master of Science in Sport Leadership and Coaching Program -- May 9, 2017 - 9:05 AM
• Students and Faculty Inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon National Honor Society -- May 7, 2017 - 5:07 PM
• Medication Safety Conference to be Held by College of Pharmacy -- May 5, 2017 - 5:05 AM
• Dr. Steven G. Northrup Honored for Teaching Excellence -- May 4, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• University Art Gallery to Hold Study Abroad Photo Contest -- May 3, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Neuro Club Educates Attendees at Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Event -- May 2, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• University Students are Inducted into Psi Chi National Honor Society -- April 30, 2017 - 5:05 PM
• Annual Spring Kite Festival Brings International Students Together -- April 29, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• Hampden County Sheriff and Alum Nick Cocchi Speaks to Students and Faculty -- April 27, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• University Engineering Student Receives Fulbright Scholarship to Conduct Research -- April 27, 2017 - 4:04 AM
• Regional Social Work Conference to be Held -- April 26, 2017 - 12:00 AM
• School of Law Associate Dean Sudha Setty Honored By Bar Association -- April 25, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• College of Business Announces Cohen Scholar Selections -- April 23, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• Professors Stoney Jackson and Heidi Ellis Named as Top Open Source Instructors Nationwide -- April 21, 2017 - 5:05 AM
• University School of Law Student Receives Judges Award -- April 19, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• University Law Students Observe Arguments Before Massachusetts Appeals Court -- April 19, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• Anxiety, Vegetables, and Black Lives Mattered Most in Public Speaking Contest -- April 18, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• Career Webinar on April 19: Six Essential Soft Skills of Indispensable Professionals -- April 17, 2017 - 10:34 AM
• Western New England University Start-Up Company Honored by Peers -- April 13, 2017 - 2:02 PM
• Western New England University to Host 15th Annual Student Media Festival -- April 13, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• Out of Darkness Walk Draws Record Participation -- April 11, 2017 - 2:02 PM
• Meet President Caprio at the Blue & Gold Alumni Reception in Boston on May 4 -- April 11, 2017 - 1:55 PM
• University Hosts Forum on Hate Crimes -- April 10, 2017 - 5:05 AM
• University Students Demonstrate Commitment and Leadership on Alternative Spring Break -- April 7, 2017 - 6:06 PM
• Western New England University to Host MFA Roundtable -- April 6, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• Art Gallery at Western New England University to Host Photographer James Gehrt -- April 5, 2017 - 2:02 AM
• College of Pharmacy to hold Summer Camp for High School Students -- March 31, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• Western New England University to Present "Beauty and the Beast" -- March 30, 2017 - 12:12 PM
• Online Master of Science in Accounting Degree Program Announced by College of Business -- March 28, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• University Offers Summer Reading Program -- March 27, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• University to Host Doctor of Occupational Therapy Information Session -- March 23, 2017 - 12:12 PM
• Spring Car and Bike Show to be Held April 1 -- March 21, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Western New England University to Host Business Policy Discussion -- March 21, 2017 - 12:12 PM
• College of Business Alumni Mentor and Coach Students at Annual RealTest Event -- March 16, 2017 - 3:24 PM
• School of Law to Host Forum on Hate Crimes, Extremist Activities, and Bias Incidents -- March 16, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• University Students Take the Fight Against Suicide to the Streets! -- March 15, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• University Hosts Olympic Truce Diplomat -- March 14, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• Western New England University School of Law and Smith College Present The Freedom to Marry -- March 13, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• University to Host Regional Career Fair -- March 8, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• Young Alumni Entrepreneurs: Nominate Yourselves for a Grinspoon Foundation Award -- March 3, 2017 - 9:05 AM
• College of Pharmacy to Host Patient Safety Expert Dr. Donna Horn -- March 3, 2017 - 8:08 AM
• Tee It High and Let It Fly at the 49th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament on Friday, May 26 -- March 1, 2017 - 3:22 PM
• Alumni Art Sought for Campus Exhibit -- March 1, 2017 - 1:48 PM
• Meet President Caprio at Blue & Gold Alumni Receptions in Hartford and Boston -- February 28, 2017 - 11:05 AM
• Education and Preceptor Development Conference to be Held by College of Pharmacy -- February 28, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• Read the President’s Report Online -- February 28, 2017 - 9:03 AM
• Art Gallery to Host Fiber/Quilt Artist Linda Rogers -- February 23, 2017 - 2:02 PM
• Bay Path University Signs Agreement with Western New England University School of Law -- February 22, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• School of Law to Host Debate on Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom -- February 20, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• Retired U.S. Diplomat Hugh Dugan to Talk on Campus About Olympic Truce on March 8 -- February 17, 2017 - 2:54 PM
• Hugh Dugan to Speak at CISB program series "For the Love of Games" -- February 17, 2017 - 5:05 AM
• Alumni Invited to Submit Nominations for Teaching Excellence Award -- February 15, 2017 - 3:52 PM
• Western New England University to Host Healthcare Policy Discussion -- February 14, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• Girls and Women in Sports Day Held on Campus -- February 10, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• College of Pharmacy Hosts Visitor from Chinese Hospital -- February 7, 2017 - 3:03 PM
• Immigration Experts Explore Challenges of Uncertain Future -- February 7, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• University Welcomes International Students -- January 31, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• University Students Participate in National VITA Income Tax Program -- January 30, 2017 - 7:07 AM
• University to Host Immigration Policy Forum -- January 26, 2017 - 5:05 AM
• Psychology Research Projects Enlighten Students -- January 25, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• First Year Study Abroad Students Begin Journey -- January 23, 2017 - 6:06 AM
• Do Your Valentine Shopping Online Using the Alumni Association Amazon Associates Program -- January 17, 2017 - 12:39 PM
• "First 100 Days" Program to Explore Trump Policies -- January 13, 2017 - 4:04 PM
• Read the Winter 2017 Issue of The Communicator magazine online -- January 13, 2017 - 2:57 PM
• Art Exhibit to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- January 13, 2017 - 10:10 AM
• College of Pharmacy Receives Fourth Educational Grant from BTG International, Inc. -- January 12, 2017 - 1:01 PM
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Offered at Western New England University -- January 11, 2017 - 9:09 AM
• Alumni: Check Out Our Application Fee Waiver Opportunity for Prospective University Students -- January 9, 2017 - 1:45 PM
• Business Impact Scholarship Announced -- January 9, 2017 - 11:11 AM
• Don’t Miss Our Career Webinar on January 11: "Discover Yourself" With Author Scott Schwefel -- January 8, 2017 - 9:38 AM
• Renowned prostate cancer expert Colin "Chip" Collins '82 is at the forefront of genomic oncology -- January 3, 2017 - 9:46 AM