Western New England University
Private university in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Western New England University is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts. Academic programs are provided through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Engineering, School of Law, and College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
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Former names | Northeastern College, Springfield Division (1919–1922), Northeastern University of the Boston YMCA, Springfield Division (1922–1935), Northeastern University, Springfield Division (1935–1951), Western New England College (1951–2011) |
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Motto | Latin: Scientia Integritas Servitium |
Motto in English | Knowledge Integrity Service |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1919; 105 years ago (1919)[lower-alpha 1] |
Accreditation | NECHE |
Academic affiliations | Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield |
Endowment | $71.33 million (2022)[1] |
President | Robert E. Johnson |
Students | 3,674 (fall 2021)[2] |
Undergraduates | 2,613 (fall 2021)[2] |
Postgraduates | 1,064 (fall 2021)[2] |
Location | , U.S. 42.1155°N 72.5197°W / 42.1155; -72.5197 |
Campus | Suburban, 215 acres (87 ha) |
Colors | Blue & gold |
Nickname | Golden Bears |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Spirit |
Website | www |
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In recognition of its master's and doctoral programs, the institution officially changed its name from Western New England College to Western New England University on July 1, 2011. This marked the return of "university" to the school's name, exactly 60 years after separating from Northeastern University. It had long been classified as a university.