Exploring the History of Civil Rights on Alternative Spring Break Trip

Alternative spring break trips are back in full swing at Springfield College. One of the trips, which will be led by Communications Professor Marty Dobrow and Vice President for Inclusion and Community Engagement Calvin Hill, will go to Georgia and Alabama on an educational journey…

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Peter V. Karpovich Lecture Features Research on Redesigning Organizations to be Inclusive 

The Springfield College School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership presented the 2022 Peter V. Karpovich Lecture featuring University of Massachusetts Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer and Professor of Sport Management Nefertiti A. Walker, PhD, on Thursday, October 13, in the Cleveland E. and…

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Department of Social Work Establishes THRIVE Scholars Program

The Springfield College Department of Social Work recently received a $300,000 grant from Boston Children's Hospital's Collaboration for Community Health. With this funding, they will be able to establish the THRIVE Scholars Program which will benefit graduate social work students who are ethnically, racially, and…

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Arts & Humanities Speaker Series Lecture Features Famed Actress, Playwright, and Educator Anna Deavere Smith

Kicking off Homecoming Weekend, the annual Arts & Humanities Speaker Series featured Anna Deavere Smith, famed playwright, actress, and educator. The evening was made possible through the generosity of Carlton ’63 and Lucille Sedgeley. View photo gallery of the Arts & Humanities Speaker Series. Smith is most recognizable as the…

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Health Professions Pathways and Social Justice Academy Hosted on Campus

Springfield College Health Professions Pathways and Social Justice Academy participants on the Naismith Green on Friday, July 8, 2022. The Springfield College Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement partnered with faculty members from the Springfield College School of Health Sciences and School of Social Work and…

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Springfield College Celebrates Juneteenth on Campus

The College acknowledged Juneteenth on campus with a book discussion of Anette Gordon-Reed’s New York Times bestselling book, On Juneteenth, with Vice President for Inclusion and Community Engagement Calvin R. Hill. Springfield College once again recognizes the many people and programs who are advancing the causes of freedom…

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Springfield College Student Profile Colby Wilson, Class of 2023

Watch Springfield College senior Colby Wilson talk about his great experiences on Alden St. Springfield College senior Colby Wilson has taken advantage of the many educational opportunities that are available on campus, and used those experiences to become the very best version of himself. Wilson…

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