Associate professor of chemistry Nuwan De Silva, Ph.D., , is the recipient of the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award. The award recognizes his commitment to student learning, innovative instruction, and mentorship across the University.
WNE Honors Students Publish in National Honors Journal Highlighting Campus Meditation Garden
WNE's XR Lab is bringing immersive technology to the Spirit of Springfield’s Bright Nights at Forest Park in what marks the XR Lab’s first large-scale community partnership. Visitors to Santa’s Magical Forest will be able to step into an interactive augmented-reality (AR) experience designed and developed by WNE students.
Business students gain career insights from alumna Jennifer Arling '22 and talent acquisition leader Tricia Arling for a professional development session designed to help students better navigate internships, job searches, and early career decisions.
David M. DiSabito Jr., MBA, Professional Educator of Business Analytics and Information Management and AI Liaison for the College of Business, has been selected as a Member of the Generative AI in Assessment Community of Practice, a national initiative convened through the 2026 Assessment Institute in Indianapolis.
“AI Bootcamp for Bank Leaders” is a two-day virtual program scheduled for April 7 and April 14, 2026, to provide senior banking professionals and emerging leaders with hands-on training in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its practical applications in the financial services industry.
WNE's Civil Engineering Surveying Team earned top honors, capturing First Place at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Regional Competition for the second consecutive year. With the victory, the team advances to the 2026 ASCE UESI Surveying Society-wide Finals Competition, scheduled for June 25–27 in Fairmont, West Virginia.
WNE welcomed nearly 1,300 high school students, mentors, and coaches to campus for a high-energy weekend of innovation, competition, and hands-on engineering as part of the internationally recognized FIRST Robotics Competition.
Promising young scientists and engineers participated in the annual Region 1 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair at WNE. High school students from across western Massachusetts presented original, student-led research and competed in a wide range of STEM disciplines.
WNE law alumna Sarah Morgan has been named Chief Human Resources Officer. She will lead HR strategy and workforce culture and development initiatives. She previously served as Vice President of Human Resources at Health New England.
The School of Law’s Center for Social Justice expands access to legal support for underserved communities—while giving students hands-on experience tackling real-world financial and legal challenges. The Center is delivering measurable community impact and preparing practice-ready attorneys committed to advancing economic justice.
Competing against law students from across the country, students Sierra Sellers and Tiffany Thibodau earned high praise from judges for their composure, organization, and command of complex legal issues at 2026 National Environmental Law Moot Court competition.
The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation awarded two WNE students $5,000 each to fund their summer training and research efforts in high-impact areas of pediatric cancer.
April is Occupational Therapy Month. WNE's Department of Occupational Therapy is using the month to highlight both the profession’s impact and its innovative educational pathways preparing future practitioners.
WNE College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' faculty and students are earning recognition across disciplines for research that advances both student success and healthcare innovation.
Associate professor of chemistry Nuwan De Silva, Ph.D., , is the recipient of the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award. The award recognizes his commitment to student learning, innovative instruction, and mentorship across the University.
WNE's Civil Engineering Surveying Team earned top honors, capturing First Place at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Regional Competition for the second consecutive year. With the victory, the team advances to the 2026 ASCE UESI Surveying Society-wide Finals Competition, scheduled for June 25–27 in Fairmont, West Virginia.
WNE law alumna Sarah Morgan has been named Chief Human Resources Officer. She will lead HR strategy and workforce culture and development initiatives. She previously served as Vice President of Human Resources at Health New England.
The School of Law’s Center for Social Justice expands access to legal support for underserved communities—while giving students hands-on experience tackling real-world financial and legal challenges. The Center is delivering measurable community impact and preparing practice-ready attorneys committed to advancing economic justice.
Marty Walsh and Sheryl McQuade, two accomplished leaders in public service and business, will serve as keynote speakers for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies.
Business students gain career insights from alumna Jennifer Arling '22 and talent acquisition leader Tricia Arling for a professional development session designed to help students better navigate internships, job searches, and early career decisions.
The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation awarded two WNE students $5,000 each to fund their summer training and research efforts in high-impact areas of pediatric cancer.
April is Occupational Therapy Month. WNE's Department of Occupational Therapy is using the month to highlight both the profession’s impact and its innovative educational pathways preparing future practitioners.
WNE College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' faculty and students are earning recognition across disciplines for research that advances both student success and healthcare innovation.
WNE welcomed nearly 1,300 high school students, mentors, and coaches to campus for a high-energy weekend of innovation, competition, and hands-on engineering as part of the internationally recognized FIRST Robotics Competition.
