Elms College to host Gaelic football match between UMass and UConn
Published on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 as a News StoryCHICOPEE – As part of International Education Week, Elms College will host a Gaelic football scrimmage on November 16th between club teams from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and the University of Connecticut. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Leary Field. Read more
Elms joins annual Connecticut River clean-up drive
Published on Friday, September 26, 2025 as a News StoryElms students and faculty with the Division of Natural Sciences, Math and Technology on Sept. 26, paired up with the Connecticut River Conservancy for its annual Source to Sea Cleanup. Volunteers spent hours along a section of the river near the Chicopee boat ramp removing assorted trash and litter, old tires, and at least 1 volleyball. Read more
School of Nursing professor Andrea Bertheaud named ‘Healthcare Hero’
Published on Friday, September 12, 2025 as a News StoryAndrea Bertheaud, assistant clinical professor in the Elms School of Nursing, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Healthcare Heroes award by Business West. Read more
Elms College partners with Heywood Healthcare to offer discounted tuition for employee professional development
Published on Thursday, July 31, 2025 as a News StoryElms College announced a new partnership with Heywood Healthcare in Gardner, MA, establishing a tuition discount program for employees designed to support professional development and continuing education. This agreement makes employees of Heywood Hospital, Athol Hospital, and Heywood Medical Group eligible for reduced tuition across Elms College’s diverse range of programs, many of which are fully online and designed for working professionals. Read more
Elms College Ranks #4 in Nursing, #8 Best Value in MA – Niche.com
Published on Monday, July 28, 2025 as a News StoryElms College received significant recognition across multiple categories in Niche.com’s latest rankings. Elms College has been named among the top colleges nationwide for its exceptional nursing program, strong catholic identity, and value. In 21st place, Elms College is among the 25 Best Colleges in Massachusetts (MIT and Harvard rank 1st and 2nd, respectively). Furthermore, Elms is ranked among the top 10 Colleges in Massachusetts in three categories: 4th Best Nursing School, 3rd Best Catholic College, and 8th for Best Value. Elms College leads all other Western Massachusetts institutions in those three categories. Read more
Elms College Appoints New Board Leadership, Welcoming Chair Kate Kane, Vice Chair Mark Fulco, and William Wyman ‘96 to the Board of Trustees
Published on Monday, July 21, 2025 as a News StoryElms College announces the appointment of Kate Kane as Chair of the Board of Trustees and Mark Fulco as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. Additionally, William Wyman ‘96, President of the Elms College Alumni Association, joins the board as a new member. These esteemed individuals bring a wealth of experience and dedication that will be instrumental in guiding the college’s future. Read more
Katie Cosmos ‘25 Named Finalist for the 2025 Honda Inspiration Award
Published on Thursday, May 29, 2025 as a News StoryElms College 2025 graduate Katie Cosmos, a member of the softball team, has been named one of three finalists from across the country for this award recognizing female athletes for grit, tenacity, and overcoming adversity. Read more
Elms College’s Dr. Tyra Good Named One of Massachusetts’ Leading Higher Education Leaders by MassLive
Published on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 as a News StoryElms College is proud to announce that Dr. Tyra Good, founding Executive Director of the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE) and Associate Professor of Education, has been named one of MassLive’s 8 Leading Higher Education Leaders in Massachusetts. Read more
Elms College Names Four Co-Valedictorians for Class of 2025 Commencement
Published on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 as a News StoryElms College is proud to announce that four outstanding students have earned the distinction of co-valedictorians for the Class of 2025. These students finished with identical top academic honors and will be recognized during the College’s 94th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Read more
MIT Leader to speak at Elms College’s 94th Commencement May 17
Published on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 as a News StoryElms College is pleased to announce globally recognized MIT materials scientist Christine Ortiz, Ph.D., as the keynote speaker at the 94th commencement. The college will also honor Paul M. Stelzer, outgoing Board Chair and retired President and CEO of Appleton Corporation, and Deborah Vo, an alumna and distinguished community development leader in Alaska, with honorary degrees. Read more