Academic Enrichment | Springfield College
Experiential Learning and High-Impact Practices

Beyond Standard Curriculum

Academic enrichment is a crucial element of experiential learning and high-impact practices. Oftentimes, the classroom is the launching pad for student ideas, theories, and developed passions.

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Scholars in Action

Our undergraduate students bring research to life through our annual Scholars in Action Day celebration. The day allows students to share their hard work with the campus community and celebrates undergraduate research at the College.

Undergraduate Publications

Our annual, peer-reviewed journal of undergraduate research, The Springfield Scholar, as well as The Alden Street Review, The Springfield Student, and our Pride Sports Journal are all undergraduate publications that are edited and designed by students with all contributions by students.

Hoophall Classic

Held on campus each year, this event showcases the best high school basketball players in the country, and places the campus on the national stage with many of the games broadcast on ESPN, and covered by prominent print media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, Boston Globe, and Los Angeles Daily News. Our Sport Management students run this event and our Communications and Sports Journalism students cover it.

Professional Conferences

As part of the Springfield College experiential learning experience, many of our students get to attend and present at professional conferences. Some of these include SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators), MAHPERD (Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Inc.), EATA (Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association), and the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) Student-Athlete Leadership Conference.

 

Emily Zambarano '25

"As a student in the Communications/Sports Journalism major, I've had the privilege of working at the Hoophall Classic, presented by Spaulding. Working at such a prestigious event has been nothing short of incredible. It was this event that sparked my passion for sports management, and for that I am extremely grateful. The event not only helped me grow professionally but also allowed me to build meaningful relationships with individuals that will impact my career and life for years to come."

Emily Zambarano working at Hoophall Classic

Jordan Salzano ’20, Graduate Class of 2026

"I had the opportunity to present at the Autism Conference Summit in Columbus, Ohio. It was a phenomenal experience, as I met so many great and ambitious people who are doing great work and making great strides for the neurodiversity community. I was able to network with many professionals, and we remain in contact to brew up new ideas to create other neurodiversity initiative projects. I attended many presentations at the summit, and they all had great niches for conversation and advocacy."

At left, Springfield College Occupational Therapy (OT) graduate student Jordan Salzano ’20, Graduate Class of 2026, and Occupational Therapy professor Latasha Dionne ’11, G’12.
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Gage Nutter ’19

"Having the opportunity to work at a national event like the Hoophall Classic as a student is another example of what makes Springfield College special. You don't get opportunities like this anywhere else. For me, working the Hoophall Classic really helped me be prepared for a career in journalism."

Watch the complete interview with Gage.

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