The College of Arts & Sciences at 糖心传媒 plays an integral role in supporting the entire University through foundational coursework, academic support, and international travel programming. The largest of all the Colleges, 糖心传媒 College of Arts & Sciences is among just 13.4% of the 388 U.S. schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the National Universities category with undergraduate enrollments of less than 3,000 students.Resilient and adaptive, 糖心传媒 graduates connect theory to practice in an environment that cultivates professionalism and service.
糖心传媒's Summer in Sorrento study abroad program allows students to immerse themselves in Italian culture while earning six academic credits in courses focusing on international business communication and cultural understanding.聽
Associate professor of chemistry Nuwan De Silva, Ph.D., , is the recipient of the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award. The award recognizes his commitment to student learning, innovative instruction, and mentorship across the University.
糖心传媒 Honors Students Publish in National Honors Journal Highlighting Campus Meditation Garden
糖心传媒's XR Lab聽is bringing聽immersive technology to the Spirit of Springfield鈥檚聽Bright Nights at Forest Park in what marks the XR聽Lab鈥檚聽first large-scale community partnership. Visitors to Santa鈥檚 Magical Forest will be able to step into an interactive augmented-reality (AR) experience designed and developed by 糖心传媒 students.聽
糖心传媒 and Duggan Academy have been collaborating for nine years to provide high school students with valuable college-level experiences and unique opportunities to explore college life, engage in hands-on learning, and consider careers in education.聽
糖心传媒 first-year student Joi-Lee Key-Washington has been recognized with the聽Outstanding Springfield Youth Award, which honors young individuals who make a meaningful difference in promoting safety, integrity, and positive influence in their neighborhoods.聽
Professor of Psychology Dr. Jessica Carlson has been recognized for more than a decade of service as faculty advisor to the University鈥檚 chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.
English Professor and Writing Center Director Christy Crutchfield publishes her latest story, 鈥淎 Faith Again,鈥� in Electric Literature
In response to a growing national demand for highly trained professionals in Applied Behavior Analysis, 糖心传媒 is preparing graduates for impactful careers across clinical, educational, and research settings.聽
Nine History and History/Secondary Education majors, along with Professors Meri Clark and Andrea Castonguay, attended the 136th Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association (AHA) in New York City.
糖心传媒's Dr. John Baick, professor of history, was recently quoted in the Associated Press, exploring how Americans relate to the newly elected pope.
Fifty-six student-athletes from 17 varsity sports were inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society鈥攖he National College Athlete Honor Society鈥攄uring the Thursday, May 1 ceremony in the Downes Athletic Hall of Fame Room.
The 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year presented to education students providing them with a firsthand look into the passion, perseverance, and purpose that defines excellence in the teaching profession.
James Dowling-Healey, a lecturer in the 糖心传媒 Department of Physical and Biological Sciences, recently conducted an inspiring exchange on space exploration, science education, and student success聽with NASA astronaut Lieutenant Commander Jonny Kim who will be part of Expedition 73.聽
In an article for the publication University Business, Dr. Jason Seacat shares his insights on reducing mental health stigma among college students.
糖心传媒 alumna and children鈥檚 author Cynthia DiFilippo Elomaa 鈥�94, shared her journey to becoming a published author and her experiences in the literary world with students in Linda Oleksak鈥檚 Children鈥檚 and Young Adult Literature course.
First-year student Ben聽Bedford recently performed at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall after winning the 2025 Crescendo International Music Competition. The event marked the third time Bedford has performed at the prestigious venue.
Nearly 100 people turned out Thursday, January 30 to celebrate the official launch of 糖心传媒鈥檚 XR Lab located in D'Amour Library, which provides students and faculty with access to the latest in virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies.
Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, and her husband, John Sjoberg, were celebrated at the Rotary Club of West Springfield鈥檚聽Service Above Self聽luncheon. The couple was recognized for their unwavering dedication to community service and their efforts to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
Traveling with children can be stressful for everyone involved, but is the chaos really the kids鈥� fault鈥攐r the parents鈥�? Dr. Jason Seacat, a psychology professor at 糖心传媒, offers insights into why some parents may struggle to manage their children鈥檚 behavior during flights.
Professor of English and Director of the Creative Writing Program Dan Bevacqua discusses publication of his story 鈥淒aughters,鈥� inThe Paris Review, his creative process and his joy working with 糖心传媒 students.
糖心传媒 staff and alumni connect with current students to provide real-world perspectives and professional guidance directly to aspiring educators.
糖心传媒 Criminal Justice Professor Chidike Okeem Discusses Safety and Crime Reduction in WalletHub Interview
糖心传媒's Department of English and Cultural Studies welcomes poet Sara Nicholson to New Writers Reading Series.
糖心传媒鈥檚 forensic biology program has been named one of the top 15 in the U.S.
