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Springfield Republican / MassLive.com •

Linda Thompson: Westfield State University’s commitment to diversity continues (Viewpoint)

(I ghostwrote this column on behalf of Westfield State University President Linda Thompson for The Republican of Springfield, Mass., and MassLive.com. It was translated into Spanish for sister newspaper El Pueblo Latino. — LUM) As the new president of Westfield State University, I am pleased to continue the tradition of my predecessors in writing this monthly column for The Republican. I also thank the newspaper’s leadership for granting me the opportunity to connect with you, the reader, and all the people and organizations that make the Pioneer Valley sing.
El Pueblo Latino •

Nuevas iniciativas brindan más oportunidades para los hispanos en Westfield State Universiry

(I ghostwrote this column on behalf of Westfield State University President Linda Thompson. The column was translated into Spanish by Westfield State Faculty Dean Enrique Morales-Diaz.) A través del proceso de ser seleccionada como presidenta de Westfield State, me asesoré acerca de la región al igual que con la historia de la universidad. Una de las cosas que me llamó la atención fueron los comienzos de Westfield State. Horace Mann estableció la universidad en 1839, 63 años después de que se estableciera los Estados Unidos como nación.
The Westfield News •

WSU president will draw from public health, leadership experience | |August 18, 2021

WESTFIELD — Linda Thompson said she was drawn to Westfield State because of its origins as an inclusive school founded by Horace Mann. “Their interest in developing people to live in civil society and how to get engaged in democracy is such a wonderful legacy in relation to how it started,” said Thompson, who recently took office as Westfield State University’s 21st president.
BusinessWest •

WSU’s Enrique Morales-Diaz Wins Latino Scholarship Fund’s Antonia Pantoja Award

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University (WSU) interim Dean of Faculty Enrique Morales-Díaz is the recipient of the Latino Scholarship Fund (LSF) of Western Massachusetts’ Antonia Pantoja Award, which honors people who contribute to the Latinx community through research and education. It was presented in June, during the organization’s 30th annual awards ceremony, held virtually.
Westfield State University •

Westfield State Dean Enrique Morales-Diaz recipient of LSF’s Antonia Pantoja Award

Westfield State University Interim Dean of Faculty Enrique Morales-Díaz, Ph.D., is the recipient of the Latino Scholarship Fund (LSF) of Western Massachusetts’ Antonia Pantoja Award, which honors people who contribute to the Latinx community through research and education. It was presented in June, during the organization’s 30th annual awards ceremony, held virtually.
Westfield State University •

Westfield State University receives $1.5M grant to increase healthcare access

Westfield State University’s Department of Social Work has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the Integrative Behavioral Health (IBH) Equity Project. The project builds a specialized workforce within rural, medically underserved areas as well as among diverse and historically marginalized populations to address the barriers identified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the “Social Determinants of Health.”
The Westfield News •

University student feeling 'hopeful' upon graduation

WESTFIELD – Graduating college and seeking your first adult job can be daunting but throw in a global pandemic and it seems impossible to land a job, especially one that utilizes your education. For Westfield State University (WSU) Student Government Association President Sam Tsongalis, however, the future is bright. Tsongalis has a “half-full” attitude as graduation approaches. “I’m feeling hopeful,” said the Hardwick resident who grew up in Worcester.
The Westfield News •

'There was no time for anger' says interim University president about anti-Asian experience | |April 10, 2021

WESTFIELD – Roy H. Saigo, a Japanese American from California, experienced Asian hate crimes from a young age. From being sent to an internment camp to being denied food at the local market, Saigo, Westfield State University’s interim president, has experienced racism his entire life. At a time when hate crimes against Asian Americans have ramped up and continue to remain high, Saigo offered his perspective April 5 during a virtual dialogue.
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