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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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Western New England University Launches Cybersecurity Program to Address Global Skills Gap

September 05, 2024

Western New England University announces the launch of its Cybersecurity Program, a significant new initiative designed to address the critical global shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

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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.

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Professor Georgianna Melendez named to Amplify LatinX 100 2024

September 17, 2024

Professor Georgianna Melendez named to ALX100 2024.

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FinTech + AI 413 Startup Launch Series Receives MassMutual Support

July 10, 2024

With a donation of $75,000 over three years, MassMutual is WNE’s first sponsor of the FinTech + AI 413 Startup Launch Series, comprised of a series of events designed to connect college students and local entrepreneurs who have innovative startup ideas with the training and resources needed to bring those ideas to life.

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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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WNE College of Engineering Earns Top 100 Spot in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Rankings

September 25, 2024

WNE College of Engineering has earned a Top 100 spot in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering Program rankings.

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WNE Co-Sponsors Summer Program to Inspire High School Students Towards Careers in Biotech

September 12, 2024

WNE's Biomechanical Engineering Department sponsored a dynamic summer program designed to spark interest in biotechnology careers among high school students from Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke.

Law News

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Dennis Donovan stands in the middle of a group of professionally dressed WNE students.

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.

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Western New England School of Law Launches Initiative to Promote Participatory Democracy

September 18, 2024

WNE School of Law launches Participatory Democracy campaign to provide education around citizenship, voting rights, and civic engagement.

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Mass AGO Awards Grant to Western New England University School of Law's Center for Social Justice

August 14, 2024

$163,000 grant helps consumers defend against credit card collection lawsuits.

Pharmacy and Health Sciences News

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A Vow to Excellence: Championing the Success of Our Newest Pharmacy and Occupational Therapy Classes

September 09, 2024

Western New England University is moving forward with a pledge to academically support pharmacy and occupational therapy graduates beyond graduation as they prepare for the national board certifications at no additional cost to the students.

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WNE College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and College of Engineering Awarded $500,000 Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s Workforce Development Grant

August 08, 2024

New interdisciplinary Master’s in Pharmaceutical Engineering degree supports advanced education and training for careers in biopharmaceutical fields.

Duggan Academy interns learning the art and science of Occupational Therapy from WNE OTD students

Department of Occupational Therapy Expands Partnership with John J. Duggan Academy

April 16, 2024

Western New England University's Occupational Therapy Department deepens collaboration with John J. Duggan Academy, offering internships for experiential learning, academic growth, and mentorship in healthcare.

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Leaders of Tomorrow Honored at Annual Skookum Awards Ceremony

October 09, 2024

WNE celebrated its annual Skookum Awards Ceremony on Sunday, October 6, recognizing 16 remarkable seniors for their academic achievements, leadership, and contributions to the university community.

Dennis Donovan stands in the middle of a group of professionally dressed WNE students.

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.

2024 KEEN Rising Star Award winner Dr. Devina Jaiswal working with students in the lab.

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.

President Johnson, Kevin and Sandra Delbridge, Nick LaPier and Patty Goff hold gold scissors before the ribbon cutting while standing around a podium.

Delbridge Career Center Officially Opens

September 27, 2024

During a standing room only event, WNE officially opened the Delbridge Career Center, with new offices and space dedicated to preparing students for the evolving job market.

Engineering professor and female student reviewing circuits with US News & World Report 2025 Badge to right of picture.

WNE College of Engineering Earns Top 100 Spot in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Rankings

September 25, 2024

WNE College of Engineering has earned a Top 100 spot in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering Program rankings.

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$400,000 NSF EPIIC Grant to enhance WNE research and innovation

September 23, 2024

This grant will help WNE develop capacity and institutional knowledge to forge new partnerships, secure future external funding, and engage with the regional innovation ecosystem.

Broad photograph of the School of Law Moot Court with a federal judge presiding to deliver the Oath of Allegiance to 48 citizens.

Western New England School of Law Launches Initiative to Promote Participatory Democracy

September 18, 2024

WNE School of Law launches Participatory Democracy campaign to provide education around citizenship, voting rights, and civic engagement.

Portrait of Georgianna Melendez outside wearing a purple dress with red flowers

Professor Georgianna Melendez named to Amplify LatinX 100 2024

September 17, 2024

Professor Georgianna Melendez named to ALX100 2024.

L to R: Mike Theulen (Head Coach/Athletic Director), Bryan Brunk ‘98 (Men’s Wrestling), Jacquelyn Bailey ‘03 (Women’s Soccer), Marissa Bonitatibus ‘11 (Women’s Lacrosse)

Western New England Athletics Announces 2024 Downes Hall of Fame Class

September 15, 2024

Western New England University announces the Downes Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Prof. Rob Gettens and biomedical engineering summer camp students

WNE Co-Sponsors Summer Program to Inspire High School Students Towards Careers in Biotech

September 12, 2024

WNE's Biomechanical Engineering Department sponsored a dynamic summer program designed to spark interest in biotechnology careers among high school students from Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke.