Westfield State University
Higher EducationMassachusetts, United States1001-5000 Employees
Westfield State University is a higher education institution on a 256-acre campus located just west of Springfield in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. It was founded on the principle of providing education without barriers of race, gender, or economic status. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Its setting in Westfield places the campus in central Massachusetts and serves a regional student population seeking broad academic opportunities. In December 2025, the university announced the launch of three new graduate programs. Beyond academics, it participates in regional events and initiatives, including a Dora Robinson Speaker Series honoring Women's History Month and community programs such as the Keeper of the Dream Dinner.