Western New England University

As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability, Western New England University's College of Engineering is thrilled to announce the launch of "Jarvis" the lawn bot, a groundbreaking initiative in automated lawn care. Spearheaded by Mechanical Engineering student Jason Breton and overseen by Faculty Advisor Dr. Charles Roche, the lawn bot project aims to transform campus landscaping while promoting eco-conscious practices.

Western New England University's College of Arts and Sciences continues to demonstrate its commitment to fostering impactful faculty-student research collaborations. Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Deana Vitrano led a delegation of undergraduate students, Jason Beaulieu, Colleen Malley, Daniela Martinez, and Fabiana Mesia, to the prestigious Eastern Psychological Association annual meeting held in Philadelphia on March 1. The team presented two projects that underscored the intersection of psychology and creativity. The first project, titled "The Association between ADHD and Creative Achievements," delved into the intriguing relationship between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and creative accomplishments. The second project, titled "The Effect of ADHD Symptoms on Divergent and Convergent Thinking," explored the nuanced impact of ADHD symptoms on various facets of cognitive processing.

Western New England University (WNE) is pleased to announce the outstanding achievement of senior Political Science major, Maria Butrimas, who presented her latest research at the Pi Sigma Alpha 2024 National Political Science Honor Society Conference on February 17 in Washington, DC. The conference offers a dynamic platform for students to exchange ideas, receive constructive feedback on their research, engage in professional development opportunities, and establish connections with fellow students, industry professionals, and faculty members. The conference showcases presentations covering a wide array of topics within the field of political science by undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty. Butrimas was one of over 100 honors Political Science students from around the world invited to present at the Pi Sigma Alpha conference.

The Western New England University Stageless Players make a triumphant return with four eagerly awaited performances of its spring musical, The Rocky Horror Show, on April 12-14.

Western New England University (WNE) celebrates the publication of two mathematical solutions in the fall 2023 and spring 2024 issues of Pi Mu Epsilon (PME) Society Journal. Senior Daniel Podzunas (Mechanical Engineering, Math) collaborated with Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics Cheng-Han Pan, Ph.D., to outline solutions to the challenging mathematical puzzles released with each issue. The PME Journal is an esteemed publication of Pi Mu Epsilon, a society dedicated to the promotion of mathematical scholarship and advancement among undergraduate students. As members of the problem-solving group that has developed out of an informal affiliation of University Math Center tutors and Math Department faculty members, Podzunas and Pan have sought to pursue solving the PME Journal puzzles.

Western New England University (WNE) proudly announces that its School of Law's Black Law Student Association (BLSA) has been honored with the prestigious NEBLSA Medium Chapter of the Year 2023-2024 award by the Northeastern Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA). NEBLSA, a regional affiliate of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), is committed to advocating for diversity in legal education and the legal profession. The organization is comprised of 34 local chapters in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NEBLSA's membership consists of over 1000 law students.

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.

On February 24, 70 students from institutions across Massachusetts and Rhode Island gathered at Stonehill College for the Mass FinTech Hub Bootcamp, a pioneering event aimed at delving into the evolving landscape of financial technology. Among them, seven bright minds from Western New England University's College of Business stood out for their engagement and enthusiasm. The participating students from WNE, representing various disciplines within the College of Business, included Elizabeth Heiney(Management & Leadership), Logan Palmer (Sport Management), Everest Schneider (Finance), Andersen Burrows (Finance), Aditya Shah (Business Analytics & Information Management & Finance), Kavya Parikh (Business Analytics & Information Management), and Matt Debler-Seidel (General Business). Accompanying them were two esteemed professors, Professor Charles Mutigwe from the Business Analytics & Information Management faculty and Professor Ethan Jiang from the Finance faculty.

Western New England University's College of Business students have emerged as the 1st Place winners of the 2023 Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts Stock Market Challenge - College/Corporate Competition. This prestigious event, now in its 18th year, witnessed a spirited competition where college students and corporate professionals, including accounting firms, investment management firms, and banks, engaged in a high-stakes contest to build the highest net-worth portfolio. Using fictional company shares, the WNE team demonstrated exceptional skill and strategy, outperforming competitors and surpassing the runner-up by 13% with an impressive 30% portfolio return.

In a remarkable display of tax law expertise, Western New England University (WNE) School of Law students Joy Vincenzo and Brendan Morrison clinched the coveted Best Written Submission prize at the 2023-2024 ABA Tax Challenge Competition held in San Francisco, CA on January 18-20. Their outstanding written solution outperformed those of 64 participating teams in this national competition. The Law Student Tax Challenge (LSTC) is a rigorous competition focused on the tax consequences of complex business-planning problems. It provides law students with a platform to apply their acquired tax knowledge, showcasing their research, writing, and oratory skills.

Western New England University (WNE) takes immense pride in recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of 60 students who have been named to the Western New England University's School of Law Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester.

Western New England University (WNE) takes immense pride in recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of 26 students who have been named to the President's List for the Fall 2023 semester.

Western New England University (WNE) takes immense pride in recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of 15 students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester.

Western New England University (WNE) takes immense pride in recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of over 700 students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester.

Western New England University (WNE) takes immense pride in recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of over 500 students who have been named to the President's List for the Fall 2023 semester.

Epsilon Iota, the Western New England University chapter of Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, celebrated the induction of nine outstanding members from the PY3 Pharmacy Class at an event held on Thursday, November 16, at the Munich Haus in Chicopee, MA. The Rho Chi Society, established in 1922, is an international honor society dedicated to fostering high scholastic achievement, fellowship among students in pharmacy, and the promotion of pharmaceutical sciences.

In a remarkable gathering of academic excellence and achievement, Western New England University (WNE) marked the Annual Honors Program with a distinguished first-year presidential reception. The event, hosted on the University Commons' rooftop terrace, brought together esteemed administrators and exceptional students who have embarked on a journey of scholarly pursuit. The Honors Program is a prestigious platform open to students who have been invited by their respective colleges. This program is designed to offer academically qualified and highly motivated students the chance to engage with a community of like-minded peers and immerse themselves in challenging courses delivered by some of the university's most distinguished faculty members. It provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines alongside fellow Honors students, transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries and broadening their educational horizons. Furthermore, students actively participate in leadership activities that are closely tied to the Honors Program.

In a remarkable gathering of academic excellence and achievement, Western New England University (WNE) marked the Annual Honors Program with a distinguished first-year presidential reception. The event, hosted on the University Commons' rooftop terrace, brought together esteemed administrators and exceptional students who have embarked on a journey of scholarly pursuit. The Honors Program is a prestigious platform open to students who have been invited by their respective colleges. This program is designed to offer academically qualified and highly motivated students the chance to engage with a community of like-minded peers and immerse themselves in challenging courses delivered by some of the university's most distinguished faculty members. It provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines alongside fellow Honors students, transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries and broadening their educational horizons. Furthermore, students actively participate in leadership activities that are closely tied to the Honors Program.

The following students have been named Resident Advisors for the 2023-2024 academic year at Western New England Univeristy.

The following students have been named Peer Advisors for the 2023-2024 academic year at Western New England Univeristy.

Meet Alex Gerrish '23 who traversed through an intricate academic pathway on the American Studies track that translated into his role as the museum programs and marketing manager at the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society.

Eighteen Western New England University students traveled to Sorrento, Italy for three weeks this summer to immerse themselves in the study of Italian culture.

Western New England University Stageless Players return to the stage performing Little Women on November 19-20.

Western New England University held its graduate commencement ceremony on May 21 in the Anthony S. Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center, celebrating the Class of 2023. The keynote speaker Thomas Lines, an entrepreneur, scientist, inventor, founder, and CEO of Quercis Pharma AG. He encouraged the students to "take risks, overcome obstacles, and keep moving forward despite setbacks or failures. Congratulations and best wishes to the newest Golden Bear Alumni. WNE is proud of you!

Western New England University held its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 20 in the Anthony S. Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center, celebrating the Class of 2023. The keynote speaker Jon Clifton, CEO of Gallup the global analytics and advice firm, talked about the power of being unique. "You owe it to the world to discover what makes you uniquely great-and never stop developing those strengths." Congratulations and best wishes to the newest Golden Bear Alumni. WNE is proud of you!

Western New England University congratulates 15 students working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy degree who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 Semester.

Western New England University congratulates 14 students working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy degree who were named to the President's List for the Spring 2023 Semester.

During their senior award ceremonies, each College announced the recipient of the prestigious Dean Award.

Western New England University recently named over 540 students to the Spring 2023 President's List.

Western New England University recently named over 570 students to the Spring Semester 2023 Dean's List.