Excellence
Tyla Risucci '21
EMT on the Path to Neurosurgery Tyla Risucci ’21, a double major in biology and chemistry, can pinpoint the exact moment she wanted to become a physician. She was studying...
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This Is Elms
Elms College is a modern part of a living tradition established over 300 years ago by the Sisters of St. Joseph — a bold group of devout, progressive changemakers. We are dedicated to providing a rigorous education animated by a community where all are welcome. Religious or non-religious, we’re all on a journey to understand and maneuver the bigger world. We believe education is not an end in itself, but a path to discovering what we can each contribute to that world, our neighborhood, and one another. Discover Your Purpose.
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50+We have over 50 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic programs.
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75%75% of classes have fewer than 20 students, so you get to know your professors for a personalized education experience.
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95%The vast majority of our students receive financial aid. The average award is $34,000.
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#1NECC Academic All-Conference student-athletes 2014-2018. Elms helps you grow mind and body.
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ElmsSafe Plan 2020
“The Elms College family is a caring and close knit community…I know that, even though the situation is still evolving and there are many unknowns, we can and will join together to take on this challenge and make the fall semester successful.” Read moreCoronavirus Information and Updates
August 25, 2020: Update on College Compliance with MHE and AICUM Guidelines To ensure that the reopening of our campus is safe for our entire community, we have developed a robust reopening plan in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Massachusetts Higher Education (MHE) COVID-19 Working Group and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM). Read the MHE and AICUM reports. Read moreMadison Zigmont ’21
Nursing as a Lifestyle For nursing major Madison Zigmont ’21, the act of healing is a gift for both patient and provider.“You’re constantly thinking about how you can improve others’ lives while simultaneously becoming a better version of yourself,” said the Hatfield, MA, local. “It’s like a lifestyle, rather than just a job.” Read moreTracey Aloisio ’14
Sounds of Silence? In the United States, 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. For clinical audiologists like Tracey Aloisio ’14, restoring a patient’s ability to hear — or teaching them about alternative ways to communicate — is seen as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle. Read moreTyla Risucci ’21
EMT on the Path to Neurosurgery Tyla Risucci ’21, a double major in biology and chemistry, can pinpoint the exact moment she wanted to become a physician. Read moreMelaney Houle ’10
Majoring in psychology led Melaney Houle ’10 on the path to becoming a small business owner. At Lotus & Compass, she and her husband spread a message of women’s empowerment and self-love. Read moreSpringfield Local the First to Graduate from Online CS/CITS Program
Computer science and the great outdoors aren’t the most natural pairing in the world. But, for software engineer Thuy Nguyen ’20, nothing beats a quiet afternoon on the water. Read moreThe Elms Experience
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CommunityAddison Ray '15
A Fighting Chance Wrestling has always been center stage for Addison Ray ’15. As an athlete, he has six years of experience duking it out on the mat. He’s been...PreviousNext -
FaithLinda Humphrey Lyimo '21
Catholic values are front and center for Linda Humphrey Lyimo '21, a transfer student from Tanzania. The CITS major fell in love with Elms thanks to her religious roots. A...PreviousNext -
JusticeAlejandra Ocasio '19
A transformational internship gave social work graduate Alejandra Ocasio ’19 a new understanding of the connections between culture, identity, and educational achievement. The “Cool Aunt” Social workers have a responsibility...Previous
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ExcellenceTyla Risucci '21
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CommunityAddison Ray '15
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FaithLinda Humphrey Lyimo '21
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JusticeAlejandra Ocasio '19
