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Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England serves 3,830 students, including 2,580 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, and the School of Law.

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Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England serves 3,830 students, including 2,580 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, and the School of Law.

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WNE Men's Hockey Joins the Fight Against Alzheimer's

On Sunday, September 25th, the Western New England University (WNE) Men's Ice Hockey team came together to volunteer in the Walk to End Alzheimer's event at Holyoke Community College.
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Sports - 2022 Oct 17

Western New England University Women's Wrestling Team Makes History with Qualifiers for National Championships

Western New England University's Women's Wrestling team has achieved a historic milestone, securing qualifications for the 2024 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships (NCWWC). For the first time in program history, the Golden Bears will be represented at this prestigious event, set to take place in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The qualifiers emerged victorious from the recent NCWWC Region I qualifying event, hosted at Lock Haven University. Linda Holeman in the 130-pound weight class, Sabrina Sedor in the 136-pound category, and Dakota-Marie Dinielli in the 143-pound division have earned their spots in the upcoming national championship.
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Sports - 2024 Mar 15

Schneider Commits to Western New England University

Everest Schneider, a forward for the New Jersey 87s, has committed to Western New England University (WNE) for Fall 2022. The '01 native of San Antonio, TX spent two season with the 87s, and over the course of 65 total games in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), Schneider tallied 16 goals and 21 assists to his credit.
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Sports - 2022 Sep 22

Women's Soccer Sets Their Sights Abroad This Summer for Friendly Competition

The Western New England University women's soccer team traveled to Italy on August 7 for a friendly competition, followed by guided tours and training sessions. The team was accompanied by Head Coach Kristin Hensinger, and Assistant Coaches Eric Lusignan, Briana Kubik, and Michael Stewart.
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Sports - 2022 Sep 20

Wrestling Places Three on NEWA Season Awards

The New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) announced today their 2022 end-of-season awards, recognizing three from the Western New England University men's wrestling team.
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Sports - 2022 Sep 12

Five Golden Bears Receive All-American Status

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 26, 2022) - The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association delivered their list of All-Americans from the 2022 season, landing five from the Western New England men's lacrosse team on the list.
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Sports - 2022 Sep 6

Two Golden Bears Pick Up NFCA All-Region Team Awards

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 16, 2022) - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced the 384 student-athletes from 197 schools who comprise the 2022 NFCA Division III All-Region teams, seeing two from the Western New England softball team.
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Sports - 2022 Sep 6

DiBlasio Named NFCA All-American

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 24, 2022) - The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has named 54 athletes to the 2022 NFCA Division III All-American Teams, seeing Western New England second baseman Dina DiBlasio collect her first All-American status, being selected to the third team.
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Sports - 2022 Sep 6

Six Laxers Named to NEILA All-New England Teams

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 31, 2022) - Following the conclusion of the season, the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association named their All-New England teams, placing six Golden Bears on the list of honors.
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Sports - 2022 Sep 6

Three Golden Bears Named to Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Academic Honor Roll

Three Golden Bear athletes were recently named to the 2022 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division III Academic Honor Roll. Emily Lake (Naples, ME), Liz Mazza (East Longmeadow, MA), and Reilly Miller (Goshen, NY) selected the group of 1,099 athletes. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be either a junior, senior, or graduate student in the classroom, and have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater.
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Sports - 2022 Aug 25

WNE's Jake Harrison Earns CCC Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week for Second Time

The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) office awarded Western New England University's men's basketball player Jake Harrison his second weekly award nomination of the season.
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Sports - 2022 Feb 17

2018 CCC Spring Academic All Conference

66 Western New England University student athletes honored on Monday, June 11, 2018 at CCC Spring Academic All Conference.
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Sports - 2018 Jun 13
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