Springfield College
Private college in Springfield, Massachusetts, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the college in Massachusetts. For other uses, see Springfield College (disambiguation).
Springfield College is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. The institution's philosophy, termed "humanics," underscores the importance of educating individuals in mind, body, and spirit to cultivate leadership abilities geared towards serving others.[4] It is also notable for its historical significance as the birthplace of basketball, which was invented on campus in 1891 by Canadian-American instructor James Naismith.[5][6]
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Former names | YMCA of School for Christian Workers in Springfield (1885–1891) International Young Men's Christian Association Training School (1891–1912) International YMCA College (1912–1954) |
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Motto | Spirit, Mind, Body |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1885; 139 years ago (1885) |
Academic affiliations | AICUM CIC YMCA CCGS |
Endowment | $79.6 million (2020)[1] |
President | Mary-Beth A. Cooper |
Undergraduates | 3,621 |
Postgraduates | 1,441 |
Location | , U.S. |
Campus | Main campus size: 100 acres (40 ha) East campus size: 81 acres (33 ha) |
Colors | Maroon and white[2] |
Nickname | Pride[3] |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NEWMAC |
Website | www |
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