Western New England University - Shorelight

Western New England University (WNE) is a private, nationally ranked, comprehensive institution with a focus on preparing work-ready and world-ready graduates. Founded in 1919 in Springfield, Massachusetts as a division Northeastern College, WNE’s 215-acre suburban campus serves more than 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-time undergraduates. More than 47,000 alumni have earned degrees through its more than 90 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and School of Law.

The University is much more than its educational offerings; its strength is found in the individuals who educate and support students to thrive in their learning community. It attracts students who are hardworking, ambitious, curious, and caring with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. They excel in their close-knit campus where they find the confidence to push their abilities to conquer new challenges and think critically about the world around them and their place in it.

The University challenges students through hands-on projects; internships and experiential learning; faculty-led travel courses; and research and presentation that make them career ready. They take an individualized approach to education that includes a commitment to small class sizes, faculty mentorship, student engagement, and leadership development opportunities. Their mix of colleges and programs offers many unique cross-disciplinary combined and dual degree programs.

It's no wonder that Western New England University has been named 5 in the nation and 1 in Massachusetts when it comes to preparing graduates for the job market. The campus is in a residential section of Springfield and includes 28 major buildings and numerous athletic and recreational fields. The new University Commons features a Starbucks Café, Spirit's Sandwiches and Subs, a food court and convenience store, FacultyStaff Bear's Den, meeting rooms, and two levels of student food stations.

Facilities for intramural and intercollegiate athletics are available on the campus. Included are tennis courts, softball and baseball diamonds, and soccer fields. The University’s multipurpose turf stadium serves varsity sports including football, field hockey, and lacrosse.

The George E. Trelease Memorial Baseball Park provides an outstanding facility for the Golden Bears. A variety of athletic, recreational, and health-related activities are conducted in the Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center, which serves the entire University community.

The Golden Bear Pavilion, opened in 2015, includes training and equipment rooms, a concession stand, and a public restroom.