WSU alumna and student recognized at EATA Convention
Westfield State alumna Julia Wyner ’21 and fourth-year student Peng-Wen (Annie) Lin were recently recognized for their work at the 2022 Eastern Athletic Trainers Association […]
Articles by Troy Watkins
WMass News: Prof. Brian Rizzo provides comment on usefulness of bodycam footage
Brian Rizzo, Ph.D., professor of criminal justice, provided comment on Jan. 23 to a Western Mass News story about how police bodycam footage aids in […]
Hartford Courant: Prof. Lisa Barao helps Hartford secure $500,000 grant for smart policing
Lisa Barao, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminal justice, has helped the City of Hartford to secure a federal grant of $500,000 for its Smart Policing […]
The Salem News: Melissa Gray becomes WSU’s all-time leading basketball scorer
Melissa Gray, a fifth-year player and captain of the Owls’ women’s basketball team recently became the University’s all-time leading scorer with 1,536 points and more […]
WWLP. Prof. Paige Hermansen addresses common grammatical errors on MassAppeal
Assistant Professor of English Paige Hermansen, Ph.D., addressed some common grammatical errors during a January 18 appearance on WWLP-TV’s MassAppeal program.
Prof. Cacolice and alumna publish research on social media’s effect on sleep
The Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine has published Westfield State University research into how social media influences the quality of sleep and performance of student-athletes.
The Westfield News: University students become pen pals with Westfield 7th graders
A new project this year is bringing Westfield State students and Westfield seventh grade students together through writing pen pal letters.
University Police hosts 20th annual Stuff-A-Cruiser to assist local YWCA
Westfield State University Police hosted its 20th annual Stuff-A-Cruiser event Dec. 8, collaborating with the Westfield YWCA to collect over 500 unwrapped toys, clothing, and […]
Prof. Barao co-authors article evaluating effectiveness of body-worn cameras
Lisa Barao, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminal justice, co-authored an article published November 22, 2021, in the Journal of Experimental Criminology, about the use of […]
Ten students receive President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership
Westfield State recognized 10 students for their academic excellence, leadership, and service to the community with the President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership at a […]