Dr. Frederick Woodward served as President of Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts from August 1997 through January 2004. The Woodward Athletic/Academic Center, named for former Westfield State president Frederick W. Woodward, officially opened in...

The President’s Foundation Scholarship recognizes first-year students who demonstrate exceptional engagement, curiosity, and persistence during their first semester at WSU. Eligibility: First-year (class of 2024) students who joined the Honors Program from wait list...

Rich Pierce began working as an athletic trainer at Westfield State in 1977 and was employed for almost 30 years before retiring in June of 2006. From 1978 until 1995 Pierce was the coordinator of the Athletic Training Program at Westfield State. In recognition of...

Rick Martin, a freshman member of the 2003 men’s basketball team passed away Oct. 16 – the second day of preseason practice – while playing the sport he loved. The son of Dana Martin and Richard Cofield, Ricky was born in Boston. He discovered his love of basketball...

Westfield State University has received a gift from outgoing Interim President Roy H. Saigo, Ph.D., and wife Barbara Saigo, Ph.D., to endow a scholarship to assist employees in their professional development. “During our time at Westfield State we have witnessed the...

Thomas H. Convery ’78 proudly served in the United States Air Force from August 13, 1971 until August 12, 1975 as a Security Policeman. This scholarship honors Tom’s continued commitment as a proud alumni to his alma mater, Westfield State. The purpose of this...

The Sponsor-A-Student Scholarship provides a unique opportunity for donors to directly impact our students in two ways: 1. Making a gift of $1,000 or more will be awarded to a WSU student in need 2. Make a pledge of $1,000 or more per year for four years and the...

The Westfield State Student Ambassadors are comprised of a group of students who represent both on and off-campus, the core values of the University, respect, professionalism, inclusivity, and community service. Through their clear professional vision and their...

For over thirty years, Associate Director and Program Advisor at the Banacos Academic Center, Sue Krieg has been helping students through the Learning Disabilities Program. Sue’s dedication to the program has given countless students the support needed to complete...

Dr. Marion “Lolly” Templeton is a beloved faculty emeritus of Westfield State. Lolly was a member of the Education Department faculty since 1998. Prior to her appointment, she was a visiting professor for the WSU Division of Graduate and Continuing Education and...

From the Class of 1933 Yearbook: “The Weapon with which she conquered all obstacles was patience, a necessary ingredient of genius.” -Disraeli “Characteristic: Patience Although Thelma has never made her sweet self very conspicuous, she has gained a great many...

With his love for the underdog and his belief that it is better to give than to receive, Thomas Convery has started the Thomas H Convery Scholarship for Community Service. Tom, a 1978 graduate of Westfield State with a degree in History and Education fondly...

Trustee Deanna “Dee” was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1995-2005, and chaired the Scholarship Committee of the Westfield State College Foundation. In 1994, she received a Certificate of Honor for Service to the College, and in 2012, received an honorary...

One of the school’s best two-sport athletes in the modern era, Jim Wawruck excelled on the soccer side of Centennial Field in the fall, and in the spring, he starred next door in center field on the baseball diamond. A 2003 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, he made his...

Westfield Bank Westfield Bank’s primary funding priority is to fund projects that affect children. Educational, recreational, cultural, and social service programs and projects have all received grant funding from THE FUTURE FUND, the philanthropic arm of WB. ...

The Westfield State radio station, WSKB, is a station led by community-based as well as student run programs every day. With the understanding that both community programs and student programs work as one to create a great product. WSKB’s radio club is run by an...

Westfield Gas + Electric is a municipal utility which means it is owned by the people who live in Westfield. Our success profits this community and we take that to heart. Recently, our employees defined the organizational culture of the WG+E with the words: safety,...

The Westfield Pride Scholarship was established in 2018 in celebration of the City of Westfield’s 350th anniversary. The scholarship is funded through sales of the uniquely designed tartan fabric authorized and issued by the Scottish Register of Tartans. Sales of...

The Westfield State Foundation fuels the university’s effort to change lives. Classified as a tax-exempt 501©(3) organization by the IRS, the Foundation effectively raises funds and carefully manages charitable gifts for the support of the university. Working with...

The scholarships are dedicated to the memory of Mr. William T. Spears and Miss Mary-Bernadette H. Handy, both of whom were killed in a tragic automobile accident on February 28, 1982. Bill and Mary-Bernadette graduated from Westfield State College in 1980 and were...