Westfield State: Your Educational Journey Amidst Scenic Beauty, Close to Hartford & Boston.
Explore Westfield State University's expansive 256-acre campus, nestled just west of Springfield in the picturesque Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. Enjoy the perfect blend of outdoor escapades in the Berkshires and convenient access to the vibrant city centers of Hartford and Boston. Your educational journey begins in a location that combines the best of nature and urban experiences.
Nurturing Innovation, Inspiring Excellence, and Building a Legacy of Lasting Opportunities.
Founded on September 4, 1839, Westfield State University is a vibrant leader in American education. It began as an innovative normal school in Barre, Massachusetts, and became the first public, coeducational, and racially integrated normal school in the United States. In the 1930s, it transitioned to a state teachers college and officially attained state university status in 2010. This journey reflects Westfield's strong commitment to promoting intellectual growth, professional development, and community service.
Known as "Whip City," Westfield has a rich history of innovation. Once a major hub for the buggy whip industry, it diversified into bicycles, paper products, textile machinery, and wood products, transforming from an agricultural town into an industrial city.
were a gift to Frank Stanley Beveridge, the founder of Stanley Park in 1948.
originated and is currently still operating in Westfield as Columbia Manufacturing Inc.
Westfield became known as “Whip City” as early as 1808 when the first whips were made here.
Whether you're here for a day or planning to stay, explore all that Westfield and the surrounding community has to offer.
Your path to success starts here – make Westfield State your destination of choice!
