Western New England University

Western New England University students win 2nd place in Best Exhibitors with start-up business venture AnyCafe, a travel mug that can brew K-Cups.

Western New England University students, Nicolette LaPierre, and Joseph Baurys, were one of three first place winners, taking home $600 for Hemoflux, their pre-natal genetic testing start up company at the Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Awards Banquet.

Engineering students Alyssa-Monet Miller and Gabrielle Fosdick win first place at the New England Water Works Association Spring Conference.

Western New England University's College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Communication hosted the 14th annual student Media Festival on May 5, 2016. The event is designed to showcase and celebrate the work students have produced throughout the academic year.

The Western New England University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society welcomed 24 students at the University's 12th annual induction ceremony which took place on April 21 at the Log Cabin Restaurant in Holyoke, MA.

The Western New England University chapter of Sigma Tau Delta National Honor Society welcomed 7 students at the University's annual induction ceremony which took place on April 27 in the University's D'Amour Library. Sigma Tau Delta is the international English honor Society. Its central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature who exhibit high standards of academic excellence. The society also strives to promote interest in literature and the Englis

Fifteen Western New England University students had the opportunity to attend the Northeast Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON) conference on February 28. The NEURON conference provides an open forum for neuroscience undergraduate and graduate students to discuss their work and to provide faculty an opportunity to discuss curricular and research issues in neuroscience, biopsychology and related areas.

The Western New England University chapter of Alpha Mu Alpha National Honor Society welcomed 7 students at the University's annual induction ceremony which took place on April 12 in the University's D'Amour Library. Alpha Mu Alpha is the national marketing honorary society for qualified undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral marketing students and marketing faculty. Under the auspices of the American Marketing Association (AMA), Alpha Mu Alpha acknowledges outstanding scholastic achievement on a highly competitive basis.

The Western New England University chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society welcomed 26 students at the University's annual induction ceremony which took place on March 1 in the St. Germain Campus Center.

The Western New England University chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society welcomed 17 students at the University's annual induction ceremony which took place on April 19 in the University's LaRiviere Living and Learning Center.

The Western New England University chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon welcomed 10 students at the University's annual induction ceremony which took place on April 8 in the University's Center for the Sciences and Pharmacy. Pi Mu Epsilon is the nation's most prestigious mathematics honor society. The purpose of the society is to promote scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions.

Western New England University College of Business has announced three new Cohen Scholars to serve a two-year appointment during their junior and senior years at the University.

Western New England University is pleased to announce that five College of Business students succeeded in earning their Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification during the Fall Semester of 2015.

The Western New England University chapter of Psi Chi welcomed 15 students at the University's annual Psi Chi National Honor Society induction ceremony which took place on March 22 in the University's Center for the Sciences and Pharmacy. Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association. The purpose of the honor society is to advance the science of psychology and to encourage, stimulate, and maintain scholarship.

More than 135 students received their diplomas and are welcomed as Western New England University Alumni on February 15, 2016. Congratulations, graduates!

The National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter) names Western New England University Students as University Innovation Fellows.

During the summer of 2016 Adrian Barber and a group of other young adults will travel to San Francisco, CA where their journey will begin, and run for 49 days across the country to New York City. Barber and his fellow runners hope to spark awareness across the country, and raise money for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.

Four Western New England University students were selected to participate in the Valley Venture Mentors' (VVM) Accelerator Program. The goal of VVM is to build, support, and maintain a community that nurtures start-up businesses creating an entrepreneurial renaissance according to their website. AnyCafe the student run start-up began operations in October 2015.

Western New England University seniors Samuel McLaren and Tianna Procon were chosen among the top Outstanding Presentation Winners at the Mathematical Association of America Student Poster Session in Seattle, Washington on January 8, 2016.

Western New England University congratulates 26 students working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy degree who have been named to the President's List for the fall semester of 2015. Students are named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Western New England University congratulates 56 students working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy degree who have been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of 2015. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Western New England University congratulates 749 students who were named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Western New England University congratulates over 450 students who were named to the Fall 2015 President's List. Students are named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Western New England University recently held Student Senate elections for the 2015-2016 academic year. The Student Senate is the official voice of full-time students and is comprised of representatives from each class, representatives from each of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Engineering, commuter and resident representatives. The Student Senate serves as a liaison between students, faculty, and the administration of the University and appoints representatives to sit on joint committees of the Faculty Senate in order to encourage cooperation and to foster joint decision making.

Seventeen students from Western New England University recently attended the 2015 Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS) Annual Meeting in Hyannis, MA. NEAFS is a professional organization for people employed within the forensic sciences and regionally covers all of New England, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Western New England University inducted seven students into its Maureen Keizer chapter of National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). The NRHH is the premiere honorary supported by the leading international organization advocating for the interests and welfare of residence hall students, while also providing opportunities for their personal growth and development. NRHH strives to provide recognition for individuals who have contributed to the advancement of college and university housing. It ensures the advancement of member chapters through resource sharing, programming, and leadership development opportunities to contribute and support the vision of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls, Incorporated.

The 5th annual Golden Voice competition was held recently on the Western New England University campus. The University's ten best singers gave it their all in front of an audience of hundreds of students, faculty, and family.

Four Western New England University students were recognized for their outstanding efforts and honored with the Big E "Host of the Day" award.

Western New England University's Stageless Players presented their Fall production of The Wizard of Oz by Claude Townley, the non-musical adaptation of the original story by L. Frank Baum. The production was directed by Western New England seniors Alexandria Escribano and Jared Duval. Members of the cast include Adam Deshefy (The Wizard of Oz), Elizabeth Grosse (Dorothy), Ryan Glynn (Scarecrow), James Kolesar (Tin Woodman), Dan Hernandez (Cowardly Lion), Steve O'Brien (Witch of the West), Kristen Dansereau (Good Witch of the North/South), Austin Baacke (Uncle Henry), Gennah Borg (Aunt Em), Jesse Walters and Kenya Jenkins (Munchkins), Jeffrey Massicott (Guardian of the Gates), Tink Moretti and Grant Felenstein (Ozites), Jimmy Sullivan (King of the Wicked Monkeys), and Aoife O'Connell and Chris Jurkiewicz (Winged Monkeys).

The following Western New England University students have been selected for inclusion in the 2015-2016 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. A total of 36 students from Western New England University have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders. The University's nominating committee and editors of the annual directory have included the following students based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activity and potential for continued success.