Western New England University

Dr. Mary Schoonmaker, Director of Western New England University's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, announced the recipients of The Harold Grinspoon Foundation Spirit Awards. Each spring, faculty from the greater Springfield area universities and colleges nominate students who have demonstrated entrepreneurship through their endeavors at school. These awards are traditionally presented at the Grinspoon Spring banquet, which was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Western New England University held its 46th Annual Cocurricular Award Ceremony virtually on May 1 recognizing those students who have distinguished themselves within the area of cocurricular involvement.

Western New England University has inducted 39 student-athletes into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society in a virtual ceremony on May 8.

Dr. Sharianne Walker, Dean of Western New England University's College of Business, announced that the Western New England University chapter of Sigma Nu Tau has inducted five students and one Honorary Entrepreneur into this prestigious organization. Sigma Nu Tau is a national, academic honor society for entrepreneurship majors who perform well academically, and possess the traits of honor, integrity, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Sigma Nu Tau's mission is to promote, recognize, and reward academic excellence in entrepreneurship and to encourage and recognize the practice of principled entrepreneurship.

Class of 2021 Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) learner Brooke Ellis, of Enfield, CT, has been selected by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) for the Summer Institute for Future Scientists in Occupational Therapy.

Dr. Sharianne Walker, Dean of the College of Business, announced that the Western New England University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the honor society of AACSB-accredited business schools worldwide, inducted 35 students this spring into this prestigious organization.

College of Business Dean Sharianne Walker is pleased to announce the selection of three business students as the newest Cohen Scholars. Cohen Scholars serve as student ambassadors representing the College of Business at various events throughout the year, and receive an annual merit scholarship. In extending her congratulations, Dean Walker said "I am pleased to see these business students recognized for their high academic achievement and all-around excellence," and in expressing her gratitude to the program benefactors, Walker added that "Frances and Norman Cohen would be so proud to know that their generous gift has enabled a growing legion of students to be involved in a really special program that has become a proud tradition in the College of Business at Western New England."

Western New England University congratulates close to 500 students named to the Fall 2019 President's List.

Mitch Renfrew of Barkhamsted, CT and Ryan Hartnett of Whitesboro, NY, won "Best Written Submission" at the 19th Annual American Bar Association Law Student Tax Challenge. The competition was held during the Section of Taxation 2020 Midyear Tax Meeting on January 30-February 1, in Boca Raton, FL. The Western New England team was one of six finalists selected from more than 80 law schools nationwide to participate in the final J.D. Division rounds, where they presented oral arguments before a panel of distinguished tax lawyers and tax court judges. Each two-person team was challenged to solve a complex business problem that might arise in everyday tax practice. Teams are initially evaluated on two criteria: a memorandum to a senior partner and a letter to a client explaining the result.

Western New England University congratulates more than 730 students named to the Fall 2019 Dean's List.

Stageless Players presented their fall production of "Months on End" by Craig Pospisil.

Western New England University is please to welcome October graduates as alumni on October 15, 2019. Congratulations, graduates!

Western New England University is please to welcome August graduates as alumni on August 15, 2019. Congratulations, graduates!

Western New England University Professional Educator Adrian Garcia-Sega and a cohort of seven University students recently attended the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS) where they competed and won the undergraduate competition and were awarded the Chin Cup for academic excellence.

The Western New England University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society welcomed 32 College of Engineering students at the University's annual induction ceremony which took place on November 1 in Rivers Memorial Hall on the University campus.

The Western New England University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society welcomed 45 Business students at the University's annual induction ceremony which took place on November 1 in Rivers Memorial Hall on the University campus.

The Western New England University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society welcomed 62 Arts and Science students at the University's annual induction ceremony which took place on November 1 in Rivers Memorial Hall on the University campus.

The Western New England University Alumni Association announces the 2019 Skookum Awards.

Western New England University congratulates over 300 students named to the Spring 2019 President's List.

Western New England University congratulates more than 500 students named to the Spring 2019 Dean's List.

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

The Stadium Managers Association (SMA) Foundation recently announced that Western New England sport management and marketing major, Cameron Coe, was selected as a 2019-20 SMA Foundation scholarship recipient.

Four Western New England University students spent part of their summer at IESEG School of Management in Paris.

Western New England University congratulates over 600 students who received their academic degrees.

Linking course work to future career proves to be a beneficial experience for Western New England University student participating in Internship program.

Seventeen University students were selected to lead incoming students and families as they transition into the Western New England University community.

College of Engineering students honored at Senior Awards Ceremony on May 18, 2019.

The Western New England University BlinkTek team has been awarded the $500 Innovation Jam award at the Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs.

The team of Emily Fernschild and Brennen Zolnoski took first place honors in the Senior Design Competition at the 45th annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference

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