Western New England University

Western New England University is a private, comprehensive, coeducational institution located on a 215-acre campus in a suburban neighborhood four miles from downtown Springfield. Founded in 1919 as the Springfield Division of Northeastern University, it became established with its own charter and identity as Western New England College in 1951. Building of the current campus began in 1958. In 2011, the institution became Western New England University. Western New England University offers nearly 50 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate and professional programs through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy and our School of Law. There are 241 full-time faculty members in the University’s four Colleges and School of Law. 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 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.