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Student Ava Becker Shares the Many Benefits of Studying Abroad
by
Ava Becker, Class of 2027, and Graduate Class of 2028, Athletic Training
Apr. 21, 2026
Ava Becker remembers when their sister studied abroad during her college years. With their own study abroad opportunity in spring 2025 in Limerick, Ireland, Ava grew to be more independent and be more open to new experiences, among other benefits. They had successfully pitched the idea of combining an internship with traditional study abroad opportunities through the University of Limerick.
Springfield College Study Abroad
Study Abroad Internship Program
University Of Limerick Study Abroad
Athletic Training Study Abroad
Benefits Of Studying Abroad
Around Campus
When Springfield College and Project SEARCH Team Up
by
Rebekah Creel, Springfield College Intern/Project SEARCH
Mar. 24, 2026
Rebekah Creel was on the lookout for opportunities to improve her chances of finding employment. But some personal challenges were making that process difficult. Until she connected with Project SEARCH through Springfield College and landed several internships. Learn how Rebekah is making the most of these experiences.
Project Search Springfield College
Springfield College Internship Program
Supported Employment Program
Experiential Learning Springfield College
Around Campus
Spend the Day with a Springfield College Librarian
by
Elizabeth Marathas, Reference Librarian
Mar. 19, 2026
Inside the Harold C. Smith Learning Commons, Library Services staff members are busy helping students, faculty, staff, and scholars around the world with a variety of requests on a daily basis. You might be surprised to learn all that they are responsible for!
Springfield College Library
Springfield College Librarian
Harold C. Smith Learning Commons
College Research Help Services
Academic Library Services Springfield College
Around Campus
Redefining Strength and Wellness During Menopause
by
Sara Doyle, Jessica Heinrichs, Lucy Puskas
Mar. 17, 2026
In the spring 2026 semester, 16 members of the Springfield College staff embarked on a transformative wellness journey designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and postmenopause. This powerful, science-backed program, called Muscle & Menopause, empowers participants to feel stronger, more confident, and in control of their health during a pivotal stage of life.
Muscle And Menopause Program
Menopause Strength Training
College Strength And Conditioning
Menopause Wellness Program
Experiential Learning Springfield College
Campus Culture
Pre-Camp Journey: From First-year Students to Leaders
by
Carter White, Class of 2027 Elle Gaucher, Class of 2027
Mar. 09, 2026
Juniors Elle Gaucher and Carter White knew little about something called Pre-Camp at Springfield College when they arrived their first year. Having signed up to participate in the student-run program to help first-year students get a head start on their college experience, the two were a little nervous about the unknown.
Springfield College Pre-Camp
Springfield College Orientation Program
Springfield College Student Leadership
College Pre-Orientation Program
Springfield College East Campus
Around Campus
Mary-Elizabeth Hrycay Took Her Passion for Riding to the College’s Equestrian Club
by
Mary-Elizabeth Hrycay, Class of 2027
Mar. 02, 2026
At just 4 years old, Mary-Elizabeth Hrycay began taking horse riding lessons. Such lessons continued over the years and eventually led her to compete in horse shows. Mary-Elizabeth took her passion for horse riding all the way to Springfield College, where she competes for the Equestrian Club.
Springfield College Equestrian Club
Springfield College Equestrian Team
Ihsa College Riding
College Equestrian Team Massachusetts
Springfield College Club Sports
Campus Culture
The Finest of Arts: The William Blizard Gallery
by
Kellie Murphy, William Blizard Gallery Director
Feb. 17, 2026
Kellie Murphy is an advocate for the arts in her role as director of the Springfield College William Blizard Gallery. In the gallery, visual arts are front and center, and provide a creative and safe space for our students and the public to share their works.
Student Art Exhibitions Springfield College
Visual And Performing Arts Department
Student Art Gallery Experience
Campus Visual Arts Programs
Art Therapy Student Exhibitions
Around Campus
From Hobby to Passion: Logan Briggs’ “Fun, Fear and Facilitation” Podcast
by
Logan Briggs, Class of 2028
Feb. 11, 2026
Logan Briggs was looking to join a club on campus when he was a first-year student at Springfield College. A chance meeting with a Pre-Camp leader introduced him to a club that he would have never envisioned joining: podcasting. Fast forward and Logan has been sharing stories through his own podcast on the College’s radio station.
Springfield College Podcast
Student Podcast Springfield College
College Radio Station
Student Leadership
Springfield College Adventure Education Podcast
Athletics
National Girls and Women in Sports Day: Where Student-Athletes Inspire Local Youth
by
Kate Katsetos, Alysa Elliott, Ella Smith
Feb. 03, 2026
Over the last 20-plus years, student-athletes from Springfield College’s women’s athletic teams have participated in National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Girls in grades K-6 from local schools come to campus for a free multisport clinic hosted by our women’s teams. Hear from three student-athletes about why they look forward to this event and how it benefits the young girls.
National Girls And Women In Sports Day
Women In Sports
Female Student-Athletes
Girls Youth Sports
Springfield College Athletics
Around Campus
Current Students Share the Value of Giving Day
by
Jessica Palladino, Class of 2026 Sebastian Ortega Gutierrez, Class of 2027
Feb. 02, 2026
Springfield College Giving Day 2026 will be held on Wednesday, March 4. Hear from current student Sebastian Ortega Guitierrez, who explains why he has donated on Giving Day, while current student Jessica Palladino shares how being the recipient of Giving Day-related funds has helped her.
Giving Day
Student Voices
Philanthropy
Scholarships
Community Impact
Student Support
Alumni Connections
Capturing Lessons Learned from Three Alumni Working at Basketball Hall of Fame
by
Grace Blasé ’25
Dec. 22, 2025
As a student worker in the Department of Sport Management and Recreation,
Grace Blasé ’25
has the opportunity to write for the department newsletter. She also works part-time for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as show staff.
Springfield College Alumni
Sport Management Careers
Basketball Hall Of Fame
Hoophall Classic Experience
Sports Industry Pathways
Around Campus
Coming Full Circle in the First Generation Student Mentoring Program
by
Heather Dloughy ’25, Graduate Class of 2028
Dec. 15, 2025
Heather Dloughy arrived at Springfield College in 2021 as the first one in her family to go to college. Uncertain about what to expect and how to navigate this new experience, Heather was grateful to learn about and become a part of the College’s First Generation Student Mentoring Program.
First-Gen Students
Mentoring
Student Support
Academic Success
Student Stories
Around Campus
More Than a Room: Why Being Resident Assistant is My Most Valuable Lesson
by
Nozhan “Nelly” Hashemi, Class of 2028
Dec. 08, 2025
Just a year into her education at Springfield College, Nozhan “Nelly” Hashemi realized she could help others adjust to their new environment and experiences right where they lived. During her first year when she became aware of what a resident assistant (RA) does and how that person was a resource for her, Nelly decided that she wanted that same opportunity to help others.
Resident Assistant Experience
International Student Life
Housing And Residence Life
Student Support And Community Building
Springfield College Ra Program
Academic Stories
Stepping into Leadership: Reflections on the MIAA Student-Athlete Leadership Conference
by
William Balzano ’25, Graduate Class of 2027
Dec. 01, 2025
Through his Springfield College Athletic Leadership master’s program, William Balzano served as an activity facilitator at an important student-athlete leadership conference for local high schoolers. It was an opportunity that fit perfectly with his studies at the College and his coaching opportunities in football and track and field at Chicopee (Mass.) High School.
Athletic Leadership
Student-Athlete Development
Coaching
Leadership Education
Miaa Conference
Academic Stories
Building SigmaPointPi: A Student-Founded Quant Platform Helping People Invest in Their Dreams
by
Tofael Hossain, Class of 2026
Nov. 25, 2025
Tofael Hossain has a trifecta going with his experiences at Springfield College: double major in Finance and Computer Science, Honors Program student, and member of the golf team. With the support of dedicated faculty, the Bangladesh native has developed an AI-driven quantitative technology startup to help the general public to achieve the dreams that matter most to them.
Student Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
Finance And Technology
Entrepreneurship
Research And Honors Program
Academic Stories
Smart Credit AI: Empowering Smarter Spending for Every Student and Saver
by
Meraj Husen, Class of 2026
Nov. 10, 2025
Senior Meraj Husen and two of his friends and classmates, Camilly Shrestha and Dikshya Upadhyaya, let their curiosity about credit cards lead them to development of an app that helps credit card users shop smarter. As international students, they had never experienced credit cards until they came to the U.S. Read about how they brought their idea to reality.
Fintech
Student Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Technology
Ai
Financial Literacy
Around Campus
“Fight Waste, Feed People”—Food Recovery Network’s Battle Cry
by
Rianna Bottger, Class of 2026 Mike DeJoseph, Class of 2027
Oct. 30, 2025
Students Mike DeJoseph and Rianna Bottger are champions of reducing food insecurity on campus and in our local community. They are spearheading the efforts of the College’s Food Recovery Network (FRN) to recover surplus food from Cheney Dining Hall to provide to our students facing food insecurity and to a local agency also fighting hunger.
Food Recovery
Sustainability
Community Engagement
Student Volunteering
Pride Pantry
Academic Stories
My Experience Being Involved in SCTV3
by
Kaleb Knowles, Class of 2028
Oct. 21, 2025
Kaleb Knowles is enjoying his experiences so far as an undergraduate student in the Communications/Sports Journalism program. He has extended his interest and experiences in the major by participating in one of the College’s media clubs: Springfield College Television (SCTV3).
Sports Journalism
Communications
Student Life
Media And Broadcasting
Sctv3
Alumni Connections
Learning from the Experiences of Alumnus Brad Pearson, Boston Red Sox Vice President
by
Joanne Farias
Jan. 21, 2025
Joanne Farias loves her experiences so far as a graduate student in the
Athletic Training
(AT) master’s program.
Athletic Training
Athletics
Student-Athletes
Career Advice
Benefits of Internships at Springfield College
by
Scott Dranka G'01, Director of Career Services
Jan. 14, 2025
Internships
play a crucial role in a student's future success.
Internships
Campus Culture
My Story as an International Graduate Student in Athletic Counseling
by
Thomas Donato '25
Jan. 06, 2025
Thomas Donato arrived on Alden Street from Italy to begin his graduate education in the
Athletic Counseling master’s program
International
Athletics
Career Advice
Career Planning Isn’t Just for Seniors
by
Scott Dranka G'01, Director of Career Services
Dec. 03, 2024
If you have not visited the Career Center, please schedule an appointment with us. Over the winter break, you can also schedule a phone or Zoom appointment with a Career Center counselor. If you are local and prefer to come to campus, we look forward to meeting with you.
Resume
Career Center
Career Planning
Around Campus
Crafting Authentic Experiences: Harvest Table at Springfield College
by
Harvest Table at Springfield College
Aug. 18, 2020
This fall, everything is going to change as far as how food will be presented, but that does not put any limits on creativity. It will just make us change how we serve, not what we serve. Springfield College is proud to introduce the Harvest Table experience at The Table @ Cheney Hall.
College Dining
Campus Dining
Harvest Table
Dining Services
Nutrition
Local
Healthy Eating
Campus Life
Student Life
Reflecting Back and Moving Forward: Carrying the Springfield College Torch
by
James Kaishian G'19
Aug. 06, 2020
Graduate Student Organization President and Ph.D. student James Kashian '19 reflects on the impact of the Springfield College mission in influencing his school choice, navigating the pandemic, and shaping the community he joined.
Graduate Student
Graduate Student
Master'S Program
Doctorate
Phd
Student Organization
Covid
Online Learning
Remote Learning
Faculty
Mission
Humanics
Academics
Goal
Torchbearer
Community
From Our Faculty
Juneteenth: The Son of a Slave Reflects on the America He Sees Today
by
Martin Dobrow, Professor of Communications
Jul. 06, 2020
Dan Smith `60 has lived the American racial story. He is the son of a slave. He was chased to within inches of his life by the Klan on a haunting night in Alabama. He marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. He attended the inaugurations of Barack Obama. He was screamed at by a white cop as he tried to save a white girl’s life.
Blm
Black Lives Matter
Slavery
Mlk
Winsted
Springfield College
Washington D.c.
History
Race
African American
Around Campus
Student Voices: Black Lives Matter on Alden Street
by
Kris Rhim ‘21, Student Trustee
Jun. 19, 2020
"As the Student Trustee, my role is to represent the student body, but I understand that I don’t speak for everyone. Instead of just hearing from me, I talked to students about the Black and people of color experience at Springfield College, what they want to see change, and their current feelings."
Blm
Black Lives Matter
Black Students
George Floyd
Protest
College
Campus
Culture
Diversity
Multicultural
Race
Student Voices
Alumni Connections
The Legacy of Tom Waddell `59
by
Jeffrey Monseau
Jun. 15, 2020
An Olympic athlete, a doctor specializing in infectious diseases, a paratrooper in the US army, an LGBTQ activist. Tom Waddell `59 was many things, including the founder of the Gay Games.
Alum
Alumni
Lgbtq
Athletics
Olympics
Doctor
Activism
Pride Month
First-Year Advice
Your Future Is Closer Than You Think
by
Gabby Guerard '20
May. 29, 2020
Gabby Guerard '20 interviews some of her recent fellow graduates on what motivated them to choose a College close to home.
College Search
Incoming Freshmen
Springfield
Massachusetts
Local
Western Massachusetts
Campus
Commuter
Residence Life
Campus Culture
Five Reasons Why I'm Donating on Giving Day
by
Natalia Arroyo '21
Feb. 25, 2020
Springfield College Giving Day 2020 will be held on Wednesday, March 4. Current student Natalie Arroyo explains why she chooses to donate each year.
Giving Day
Humanics
Giving Back
Donor
Grateful
Financial Aid
Tradition
Around Campus
My Pride in Black History
by
Sabrina Williams '22
Feb. 03, 2020
Black History Month is a time of reflection for me, but it is also a time of celebration.
Sabrina Williams, a student at Springfield College, shares what Black History Month means to her and how being biracial shaped the way she learned about herself and her roots.
Black History Month
Student Story
Poetry
History
Celebration
Culture
Civil Rights Movement
Heritage
From Our Faculty
Improving Early Learning
by
John Cipora
Jan. 29, 2020
“I hold the view, popular in commentators across the political spectrum, that improving early learning is a vitally important topic at present…” John Cipora, a professor at the Springfield College campus, discusses the tension between the “seasoned but untrained” and “trained but unseasoned,” but most significantly the importance of a middle ground, with each group bringing expertise to t
Early Childhood Education
Education
Children And Families
Youth
School
Hands-On Learning
Experience
Eced
Teaching
Continuing Studies
Academics
Academic Stories
Online Learning. Is it right for you?
by
Edmund Lizotte, M.Ed., Director of Enrollment Management
Jan. 13, 2020
Ed Lizotte, Director of Enrollment Management at Springfield College, has had experience as both an online learner and an online educator. He shares his experience with online programs and important things to consider when deciding on what type of continuing education is best for you.
Online Learning
Higher Education
Online College
Virtual Learning
Virtual Classroom
Brightspace
Time Management
Back To School
Financial Aid
Online Student
Federal Aid
Orientation
College
Adult Learner
Flexibility
Convenience
First-Year Advice
Going Out of State for College
by
Graciela Garcia '20
Dec. 10, 2019
For many, distance from home plays a major role in the college decision. Going out of state may seem daunting, and certainly, there are obstacles to overcome, but it also opens you up to new possibilities and new adventures. Graciela Garcia ('20) is from New York City and discusses finding her freedom at Springfield College and the learning curves along the way.
First Year Advice
Out Of State
Nyc
New York
Massachusetts
College
Comfort Zone
Transportation
City Life
City Living
Campus
Car
Freedom
Independence
First-Year Advice
Your How-To Guide on Springfield College Campus Involvement
by
Jess Ashe '19
Oct. 25, 2019
The schoolyear may be underway but it's not too late to get involved! Jess Ashe ('19) offers advice on how to be active on campus.
Clubs
Sports
Campus Life
Intramural
Get Involved
Activities
Student Activities
Involvement
First-Year Advice
Belonging
Belonging: Danielle Clough, G'06
by
Danielle Clough G'06
Oct. 10, 2019
"There were two major events in my first year and half of college that set me on my path of living my life out and honestly." Today, Danielle Clough (G'06) works as the Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at Springfield College and nothing stops her from "throwing love out into the world."
Belonging
Lgbtq
Coming Out
College
Love
Honesty
Belonging
Belonging: Katerina T. Valentin
by
Katerina T. Valentin G'19
Oct. 02, 2019
Katerina T. Valentin (G'19) is not new to Springfield College, but she recently began in her new role as Program Liaison with the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement. Katerina talks about her journey, including how her Puerto Rican background shaped her academic drive and why being hearing-impaired and "a little different" has never stopped her from achieving her goals.
Puerto Rican
Puerto Rico
Latina
Bilingual
Hearing Impaired
Hearing Disability
Culture
Heritage
Education
Dance
Achievements
Family
Challenges
Student Affairs
Candaras Davison Center
Project Search
Community
Belonging
Belonging: Stephanie R. Logan, Ed.D.
by
Stephanie Logan, Ed.D., Associate Professor and Education Department Chair
Sep. 20, 2019
As part of our Belonging series with the Division of Campus Life and Community Engagement, Stephanie Logan, associate professor and education department chair, describes her journey to Springfield College and how she continues to keep social justice teaching, learning, and leadership at the forefront of her work.
Morgan State University
School Counselor
Education
Elementary
Multicultural
Professor
College
Multicultural Education
Professional Development
Social Justice
History
Teaching
Campus Culture
10 Reasons Why You Should Attend an Open House
by
Jessica Storch '20, DPT '22
Sep. 17, 2019
Seeing is believing. One way to know Springfield College is right for you is to experience a day on campus. Here are just 10 of the many reasons why you should attend Open House.
Open House
College
Students
Incoming Students
Family
Humanics
Information Session
Campus Tours
Visit
Campus
Alumni Connections
Alumni Connections: Ronan O'Rourke G'11, CAGS '13
by
Ronan O'Rourke G'11, CAGS '13
Sep. 13, 2019
"The life of a Graduate Assistant for a sports team isn't always glamourous..."
Ronan O'Rourke G'11, CAGS '13 reminisces about what made his years at Springfield College some of the most important in his life.
Soccer
Teamwork
Graduate Assistant
Coach
Coaching
Alumni
Alumni Connections
Newmac
Athletic Counseling
Q and A
Q&A with Mary Simeoli, Title IX Coordinator
by
Tessa Rickart
Aug. 15, 2019
You've heard of Title IX but what is it? And how will it affect you as a student at Springfield College?
Mary Simeoli, Esq., the Title IX Coordinator on campus, answers all your questions (and more). Know your rights, know your resources, know more about Title IX.
Title Ix
Gender Equality
Gender Equity
Discrimination
College Campus
Harassment
Assault
Rights
Education
Misconduct
Gender
Expression
Identity
Pride
First-Year Advice
Lessons from Grad Study: Make Self-Care a Priority
by
Natasha Corbin G'19
Aug. 09, 2019
Graduate study can be very different than your time as an undergraduate. Life gets busy as you try to balance all of your responsibilities in addition to your studies. Natasha "Tash" Corbin, a second-year student in the Therapeutic Recreation program at Springfield College, shares one of the most important lessons she's learned during her graduate study: self-care is important!
Graduate Study
Masters Degree
College
Self-Care
Mental Health
Stress
Graduate Student
Health
First-Year Advice
What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to College
by
Graciela Garcia '20
Aug. 01, 2019
Now a rising senior, Graciela Garcia shares the lessons she wished she knew before she entered college—from making friends to losing them, getting involved on campus, and the importance of sometimes being alone.
Advice
First-Year
Freshman
College Life
Family
Friendship
Campus
Getting Involved
Clubs
School
Living On Campus
First-Year Advice
7 Things Everyone Should Know Before Entering Their First Year of College
by
Meghan Godfrey '19
Jul. 16, 2019
​​​​​Starting college can be a time of mixed emotions: excitement, uncertainty, fear of the unknown. While the experience is different for everyone, Meg Godfrey ('19) shares the seven things she thinks everyone should know before entering their first year of college.
First-Year
Freshmen
Advice
College
Change
Time Management
Summer
Campus
Friendship
Career Advice
College Career Advice: The Summer Edition
by
Scott Dranka G'01, Director of Career Services
Jun. 28, 2019
Summer is a time to relax, but it doesn't mean you should forget your professional goals. Career Center Director, Scott Dranka, gives advice on how you can stay active and professional even when school is out for the summer.
Career Advice
Summer Break
College Student
College Career Advice
Resume
Cover Letter
Job Shadow
Advice
Career Center
Career Advice
Preparing for Life After Graduation
by
Scott Dranka G'01, Director of Career Services
May. 08, 2019
With graduation quickly approaching, Springfield College Director of Career Services Scott Dranka offers advice on how to transition from college student to young professional.
Graduation
Career Advice
Young Professional
Interview
Networking
Job
Industry
Social Media
Career Center
Alum
Resume
Springfield Living
10 Things To Do Before You Graduate College
by
Meghan Godfrey '19
May. 06, 2019
As a senior at Springfield College, Meghan Godfrey looks back on her four years and lists what she believes are the top ten things to do before you graduate college.
College
College Life
Top Ten List
Roommate
Volunteer
Internship
Club
Road Trip
Academics
Q and A
Sarah's Story: A Discussion on Mental Health
by
Shannan Fields, Advertising and Research Manager
Apr. 30, 2019
Sarah Launderville has found success as the executive director for the Vermont Center for Independent Living, an adjunct faculty member for Springfield College St. Johnsbury, and alumna of Springfield College, but the journey wasn’t always a smooth one.
Pcs
Mental Health
Mental Health System
Diagnosis
College
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Student
Adjunct Professor
St. Johnsbury Campus
Disabilities
Recovery
Mental Health Resources
Academic Stories
My Experience in Dance
by
Alexandra MacPherson '21, DPT '23
Apr. 15, 2019
Alexandra MacPherson has her hands full as a double major in Dance and Physical Therapy, but she loves how the two programs complement one another. Alexandra talks about what sets Dance at Springfield College apart from other schools and how the experiences will impact her future.
Dance
Dance Major
Performing Arts
Dance History
Culture
Community
Physical Therapy
Jacobs Pillow
Ted Shawn
American Modern Dance Company
Jason Aryeh
African Dance
Andrea Vasquez
Mexican Dance
Liliana Candotti
Sarah Zehnder
Academic Stories
Spring Break in Trinidad for the National Fall Prevention Program
by
Kim Nowakowski, PT, DPT, MS
Apr. 10, 2019
For the third consecutive year, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Kim Nowakowski took students to the island of Trinidad to participate in the National Fall Prevention Program. The trip is filled with numerous educational and cultural experiences that leave students reflecting both professionally and personally long after the visit is over.
Trinidad And Tobago
National Fall Prevention Program
Health Sciences
Physical Therapy
Graduate Program
Fall Risk
Physiotherapists
Orthopedic
Academic Stories
A Spring Break Spent Following the Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine
by
Nicholas Perenick '20
Apr. 09, 2019
Through the Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement, Nicholas Perenick joined fellow students on an educational Spring Break trip that followed the paths of the Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine, Florida.
Civil Rights Movement
Civil Rights
St. Augustine
Florida
Martin Luther King Jr
Community Engagement
Inclusion
Magnolia Street
Castillo De San Marcos
Monuments
Naacp
Accord Civil Rights Museum
Lincolnville
Dr. R B. Hayling
Museums
History
Belonging
Belonging: Anthony Hill, EdD, MSW
by
Anthony Hill '92, CAS '03
Mar. 26, 2019
As part of our Belonging series with the Division of Campus Life and Community Engagement, Anthony Hill, associate professor social work, shares a bit about his background, how he overcame adversity to get to #SpringfieldCollege, and how he strives to continue making this world a better place for all.
Education
Community
Service
Adversity
African American
Role Model
College
Dream
Achievement
Social Work
Msw
Professor
Human Services
Multicultural
Social Justice
Alumni Connections
Two Stories, One Mission: Finding Hope for the Warriors
by
Irina Watkins, G’17 and Jenna McDonald, ‘07
Mar. 11, 2019
Many Springfield College graduates go on to pursue careers where they can actively exercise the philosophy of humanics, which is why it should come as no surprise when two alumni find themselves working together.
Soldiers
Veterans
Hope For The Warriors
Charity
Humanics
Alumni
Giving Back
Marine Corps
Active Military
Retired Military
Service Members
Service Member Families
Military Spouse
Sports And Recreation
Counseling Psychology
From Our Faculty
Cyberbullying in College (and beyond)
by
Timothy Manzke, Ph.D.
Mar. 07, 2019
Timothy Manzke, Ph.D., worked in the Milwaukee Police and public school system for years before becoming an Associate Faculty Member for Springfield College. His experience provided him with a unique insight and invaluable knowledge into the modern phenomenon of cyberbullying.
Cyber
Cyberbullying
Bullying
Bully
College Life
Snapchat
Technology
Online Harassment
Troll
Catfish
Campus Security
School
Springfield Living
What it Means to Give on Giving Day
by
Jay Andronaco '91, Senior Annual Giving Director
Feb. 28, 2019
28 years later and Jay Andronaco (‘91) is still grateful for his time at Springfield College. Now serving as the Senior Director of Annual Giving, Jay describes why it’s so important for alumni and supporters to reach out during Springfield College’s annual Giving Day (March 6-7, 2019).
Giving Day
Alumni
Giving Back
Annual Giving
College Fund
Support
Faculty
Staff
Scholarship
Maroon
Future
Change
First-Year Advice
Common Counseling Misconceptions: How the Counseling Center Can Help You
by
Jayna Punturiero, Clinician
Feb. 25, 2019
Jayna Punturiero, a clinician at the Counseling Center on campus, breaks down some common misconceptions around mental health and explains how the Counseling Center can help you during your years as a Springfield College student.
Counseling
Mental Health
College
College Life
Counseling Center
Psychology
Balance
Anxiety
Depression
Therapy
Psychological Wellness
College Experience
Clinician
From Our Faculty
Youth Leadership Inspires Young People and Adults
by
Daryl Wright
Feb. 13, 2019
Daryl Wright has witnessed, first-hand, the positive effects that youth development programs can have on children and our society as a whole. Wright discusses his experiences as a youth worker and the importance of leadership development.
Youth Leadership
Leadership Development
Ymca
Youth Express
Youthbuild
Boys And Girls Club
After-School Programs
Young Voices
Community
Personal Development
Inner City
Academic Stories
A Professor on Radio Row: A Student Perspective
by
Graciela Garcia '20
Feb. 05, 2019
For the last few years, Springfield College Communications/Sports Journalism (COSJ) professor Kyle Belanger has worked Radio Row at the Super Bowl. While this is a tremendous opportunity for his own freelance career, Belanger focuses on turning his own opportunities into those for his students.
Sports Journalism
Radio Row
Nfl
Super Bowl
Sports
Football
Academics
Interviews
First-Hand
Teaching
Experience
Career
Communications
Communications Major
Professor
Education
Higher Education
Around Campus
The Importance of the Performance: The Vagina Monologues 2019
by
Tyler Polansky '20
Jan. 29, 2019
In 2019, Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues celebrates its 21st anniversary. The show also has a long history on the Springfield College campus, where multiple generations of young women have been able to perform in a theater piece with such a significant cultural impact.
Eve Ensler
The Vagina Monologues
Theater
Performance
Women
Vday
Career Advice
What can the Career Center do for me?
by
Scott Dranka G'01, Director of Career Services
Jan. 29, 2019
Scott Dranka, Director of the Career Center at Springfield College, shares information about this valuable resource and how he and his colleagues can help prepare you for the next step in your journey, whether it’s graduate school or pursuing your career.
Career Center
Professional Goals
Career
Career Path
Employment Opportunities
Graduate School
Resume
Job Fair
Job Interview
Resume Writing
Career Networking
Gre Prep
From Our Faculty
Time Management Tips for the Busy College Student
by
David J. Renza
Jan. 24, 2019
Classes. Sports. Clubs. Jobs. Family. Friends. College students today are busier than ever. So how do you juggle it all? Academic Success Coach David J. Renza offers time management advice to the busy college student on how to balance school and life.
Time Management
Life Balance
Work Balance
School
School Work
College Student
Lifestyle
Academic Success
Busy
Calendar
Academic Advice
Pcs
Professional And Continuing Studies
Academic Stories
Biol 320: International Tropical Field Research (Pt. II & III)
by
Melinda Fowler
Jan. 14, 2019
In part II and III of the Biol: 320 International Tropical Field Research, the students and faculty travel through Costa Rica to La Selva Biological Station, followed by Palo Verde National Park. The group wraps up their research and takes in some sights before heading back to the United States.
Costa Rica
La Selva Biological Station
La Selva
Tropical Research
Rainforest
Palo Verde National Park
Cacao Plant
Environmental Research
Biology
Field Research
Animal Habitat
Tempisque River
Alumni Connections
Catching Up with Charley Casserly ('71, G'72)
by
Tessa Rickart
Jan. 11, 2019
The Springfield College Office of Communications recently got a chance to catch up with our own Charley Casserly (‘71, G’72), TV sportscaster and former NFL executive with the Washington Redskins and Houston Texans. Casserly has made a name for himself in the sports world and credits the lessons learned at Springfield College, as well as raw determination, for his success.
Charley Casserly
Nfl
Sports Journalism
Football
Washington Redskins
Houston Texans
Sports Broadcast
Nfl Network
Broadcasting
Athletics
Internship
Internship Advice
Sports
Humanics
Coaching
Career Advice
Alumni Connections
Alumni Connections: Eric Stalsburg ('12)
by
Eric Stalsburg
Jan. 08, 2019
From NEWMAC championships to his career in sports and event management, Eric Stalsburg (‘12) credits Springfield College and its supportive faculty and coaches for instilling in him the qualities he needed in order to get where he is today: General Manager of a state-of-the-art indoor soccer facility in the heart of NYC.
Alumni
Student Athlete
Newmac
Soccer
Division Three
D3 Soccer
Coach
Sport Management
Spalding Hoophall Classic
New England Revolution
Event Management
Gillette Stadium
Sofive Soccer Centers
Nyc
Academic Stories
Biol 320: International Tropical Field Research (Pt. I)
by
Melinda Fowler
Jan. 07, 2019
Led by Assistant Professor of Biology Melinda Fowler and Associate Professor Environmental Biology Justin Compton,
Biol 320: International Tropical Field Research
is an upper division biology course where students travel to Costa Rica and carry out independent research.
Biology
Field Research
Tropical Research
La Selva
Palo Verde
Environmental Biology
Costa Rica
Independent Research
Environment
Scholars In Action
La Selva Research Station
Health Science
Wildlife
Animals
Forest
Rainforest
Alumni Connections
Full Triangle: My Springfield College Story
by
Samantha Morris-Avery G'14
Dec. 18, 2018
Sometimes alumni find their way back “home.” Samantha Morris-Avery describes how, after graduating with her masters in 2014, she managed to come “full triangle” and find herself as an employee at Springfield College.
Alumni
Staff
Graduate School
Internship
Athletic Department
Athletic Administration
Alumni Department
Ncaa
Humanics
Gulick Triangle
Academic Stories
Studying Abroad in College: My Experience in the Land Down Under
by
Meghan Godfrey '19
Dec. 12, 2018
Before I experienced my once-in-a-lifetime adventure of studying abroad in Australia, I was absolutely terrified to go. I didn’t know what to expect. Would I make new friends? What was I getting myself into? I just knew that going abroad would change my life and here’s what happened when it did.
Australia
New Zealand
Study Abroad
Semester Abroad
International Study
Study Abroad Programs
Semester Abroad
Study Abroad Experience
College Living
The College Experience
Springfield Living
Springfield College Weather Survival Guide
by
Nate Landis '18
Dec. 07, 2018
Weather in New England is infamous for changing at the drop of a hat. Nate gives advice on how Springfield College students can be prepared for the four seasons on campus. Whether you're a newcomer to the area or a veteran New Englander, here is what you'll need to know.
Cover photo: Emma Fan
New England
Massachusetts
Weather
Winter
Winter Advisory
College Living
College Advice
Weather Alerts
What To Pack For College
On Campus Living
Alumni Connections
Alumni Connections: Marianna Newman, '85
by
Marianna Newman '85, MS, CTRS, CDP
Nov. 29, 2018
Marianna Newman (‘85) knew from the moment she stepped on campus that her life was about to change forever. Newman describes how Springfield College empowered her to follow her dreams and how her “Springfield DNA” continues to be incorporated into every aspect of her life, including her work as a therapeutic recreation specialist and clinician.
Therapeutic Recreation
Dance
Therapy
Therapist
Dementia
Alzheimers
Alumni
Alumna
Alumni Affairs
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Humanics
From Our Faculty
Nonprofits Need a Bottom Line: 5 necessities for running a sustainable nonprofit
by
Debra Salsi, MBA, DM
Nov. 19, 2018
Dr. Debra Salsi, an assistant professor at Springfield College PCS, discusses effective and efficient processes for maintaining a nonprofit business, as discussed in her courses for those pursuing an MBA with a concentration in nonprofit management.
Nonprofit Management
Nonprofit
Mba
Business
Business Management
Online Learning
Leadership
Online Mba
Continuing Studies
Nonprofit Management Masters
Nonprofit Management Degree
Principles And Practice
Nonprofit Organizations
Springfield Living
The Other Side of the Triangle: Springfield College is NOT just for athletes
by
Madison Cox '22
Nov. 12, 2018
Despite first appearances and the amount of athletic gear one sees about the campus, Madison Cox, a first-year, describes how there is so much more to Springfield College than just sports, and so many ways to find people with similar interests as your own.
Clubs
Organizations
Sports
Campus Life
Student Athletes
Arts And Humanities
Education
College Living
College Friendships
Campus Organizations
Student Life
Around Campus
The Great Springfield College Read (#GreatSCRead)
by
Kerri Vautour
Nov. 01, 2018
This year, in an eight-part series, PBS investigated some of America’s best-loved novels on
The Great American Read
. In honor of the investigative and inspiring look into literature, Outreach Librarian Kerri Vautour launched The Great Springfield College Read, a social campaign that went viral within our community.
The Great American Read
Pbs
Literature
Reading
Library
Authors
Books
Academic Stories
How Springfield College has made me a better Sports Journalist
by
Gage Nutter '19
Oct. 29, 2018
Gage, a senior and the editor-in-chief of the Springfield College student newspaper, speaks about his experience in sports journalism and why Springfield College was the right school at which to pursue his study.
Sports Journalism
Hoophall
Basketball Hall Of Fame
Communications Major
College Major
College Degree
Journalism Degree
Sports Journalism Internships
Reporting
Division Three
Masslive
Sports Media
First-Year Advice
Top 10 Ways the Library Can Make Your Life (Slightly) Less Stressful
by
Kerri Vautour
May. 30, 2018
Never fear, the library is here. School can be stressful but the library (and it's trusty librarians) are here to help. Here's how to negotiate the Learning Commons at Springfield College.
Library
Studying
Advice
Learning Commons
Library Media
Reference
Database
College Research
Project
Essays
Interlibrary Loan
Citation
Q and A
Chris Hakala Q&A
by
Tessa Rickart
May. 30, 2018
Tessa Rickart catches up with Chris Hakala, director of The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship.
Teaching
Staff
Education
College Staff
Psychologist
Scholarship
Teaching Philosophy
Faculty
Career Advice
Social Media Savvy: From College Student to Young Professional
by
Tessa Rickart
May. 30, 2018
When I began studying communications, way back in 2007, I walked into my first Public Relations class and was told “don’t post anything on Facebook that you wouldn’t want your grandmother to see.” With Facebook still in a very early incarnation, and without the now popular Instagram and Snapchat competing for your attention, this was a very powerful statement.
Social Media
Professionalism
Career
Snapchat
Social Media Sites
Social Media Policy
Career Advice
Finding A Job
Best Practice
Social Media Privacy
Job Interview
Young Professional
First-Year Advice
Financial Advice for a Broke College Student
by
Nate Landis '18
May. 30, 2018
Attending college is a very exciting experience, but also a very expensive one. Take some advice from a college student about how to manage your budget.
Finance
Money
Advice
Budget
College Student
Campus Life
Living On Campus
Student Life
Budgeting
College Jobs
Work Study
Academic Stories
Changing Majors After the First Year
by
Nate Landis '18
May. 24, 2018
Entering into the first year of college, most students have some idea of what career path they want to take. However, for many of them, this completely changes within their first year or so. This was definitely the case for me.
Study
Campus
Academics
College Major
Choosing A Major
Changing Majors
Undeclared
Undecided
Around Campus
Best Spots on Campus to Study
by
Lauren Buckley '19
May. 21, 2018
Part of Springfield College’s mission is to educate the spirit, mind, and body. When it comes to educating the mind, Springfield College provides the best spots on campus to study. Ranging from social atmospheres to outside spaces, Springfield College has it all!
Study
Campus
Academics
College Life
Living On Campus
Studying Spots
Campus Views
Library
Learning Commons
Student Union
Student Life
Snapchat
Flickr
Merit Pages
Springfield College Blog
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