Springfield College
Private college in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the college in Massachusetts. For other uses, see Springfield College (disambiguation).
Springfield College is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts. The institution's philosophy, termed "humanics," underscores the importance of educating individuals in mind, body, and spirit to cultivate leadership abilities geared towards serving others.[4] It is also notable for its historical significance as the birthplace of basketball, which was invented on campus in 1891 by Canadian-American instructor James Naismith.[5][6]
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Former names | YMCA of School for Christian Workers in Springfield (1885–1891) International Young Men's Christian Association Training School (1891–1912) International YMCA College (1912–1954) |
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Type | Private university |
Established | 1885; 139 years ago (1885) |
Academic affiliations | AICUM CIC YMCA CCGS |
Endowment | $79.6 million (2020)[1] |
President | Mary-Beth A. Cooper |
Undergraduates | 3,621 |
Postgraduates | 1,441 |
Location | , U.S. |
Campus | Main campus size: 100 acres (40 ha) East campus size: 81 acres (33 ha) |
Colors | Maroon and white[2] |
Nickname | Pride[3] |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NEWMAC |
Website | www |
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