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Western New England College Commencement 2009
Posted May 16, 2009
Commencement ceremonies took place May 16, 2009 with more than 650 earning their bachelors degrees at the College's Alumni Healthful Living Center. College president Dr. Anthony Caprio praised the graduates for their commitment to caring for each other and for people in the greater Springfield Community.
Above, watch a clip from Olalekan "Lincoln" Adeoyin, Class of 2009, delivering the Student Address.
Western New England College is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, the College serves 3,700 students, including 2,500 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through the College's Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Law.
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