Weckwerth Lecture Highlights Women Trailblazers in Sports

The Springfield College Department of Sport Management and Recreation hosted the 26th Annual Weckwerth Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 26, featuring Camille Kraft, G’91, EdD, educator and business owner, who recapped the impact of women trailblazers in sport. This year's Weckwerth Lecture was part of the year-long…

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Supporting Deserving Students at A Taste of Humanics

At left, Springfield College Emeritus Professor Peter Polito and 2022 Friends in Humanics Scholarship recipient Panayiotis Kapanedis. The Distinguished Springfield Professors of Humanics, both past and present, once again came together with current faculty and staff to raise funds that directly benefit deserving Springfield College…

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Second Cohort of Pride Cares Set to Assist with Mental Health Support Services

At Springfield College, students are the number one priority. Making sure they have the resources to stay physically and mentally healthy are as important as their studies. That’s why the College was proud to graduate its second cohort of students from Pride Cares with a special…

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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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Health Sciences Center Beam-signing Ceremony Signifies Continued Impact on our Community

The Springfield College campus community came together to create history through an official beam-signing ceremony, celebrating the construction of the new Health Sciences Center. All attendees had the exclusive opportunity to sign the beam and have their name be a part of this new facility…

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One Million Dollar Gift to Impact Students at Springfield College

Springfield College President Emeritus Dr. Richard B. Flynn was fully committed to supporting students during his 14-year tenure as president from 1999 through 2013, and that devotion remains on display to this day. On Saturday, October 1, it was announced that Dr. Flynn and his…

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Springfield College Hosts Annual Mental Health Awareness Day

Springfield College annually hosts "Fresh Check Day," a mental health awareness day that highlights mental health resources and coping strategies in a setting that includes interactive expo booths, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways. Fresh Check Day helps build a bridge between students and…

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