Springfield College Alumni News

In this section, you will find alumni updates from May 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026. Thanks for sharing your news! Please direct any future submissions to alumni@springfield.edu.

By: Maria D'Agostino Crawford '91, P'24 and Damon Markiewicz, P'29

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As part of senior week, the Class of 2026 received some very special gifts from the Office of Alumni & Family Relations!

Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2026 who recently received their "Alumni Status" mugs, compliments of Alumni & Family Relations! Welcome to the Springfield College Alumni Association, of which you will forever be a part of!

It was an exciting night at Fenway Park on May 13 as the Springfield College Men's Volleyball Championship Team was honored and Head Coach Charlie Sullivan '91, G'97, threw out the first pitch! Making it even more special is the many members of the Class of 2026 who were in attendance as part of their Senior Week celebration.

James "Zach" Zachazewski '77 recently visited campus to attend the annual Athletic Training Department Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony. It was a night to celebrate the Springfield College Athletic Training Program's legacy of excellence, our current students, the graduating Class of 2026, and honor Zachazewski with the 2026 Charles J. Redmond Distinguished Alumni Award.

Zachazewski is licensed as both a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer. He has been a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer for the 1984 and 1988 Olympics, working with USA Gymnastics, USA Taekwondo, USA Diving, and USA Wrestling, and has traveled internationally with USA Diving and US Figure Skating.

At left are Athletic Training Department Chair Jessica Barrett '05, Zachazewski, and Charles J. Redmond '68, G'71.

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Springfield College Track & Field alumni and families gathered on Cooper Terrace to watch the Division III New England Outdoor Track & Field Championships hosted at Springfield College on May 2.

Legendary former track & field head coach Ken Klatka '69, G'70, Springfield College Athletics Hall of Fame track & field athlete Michael "Spider" Brown '80, and current Men's and Women's Track & Field Head Coach Mike Miller '08, G'12, helped welcome all back to campus.

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It was a special day at Springfield College when the campus community celebrated the 100th Stepping Up Day! Stepping Up Day stems from the tradition of ending any rivalries between classes and symbolizes having classes "step up" to celebrate their next milestone at Springfield College.

Stepping Up Day also marks the official welcoming of the senior class, the class of 2026, into the Alumni Association. A special thanks to our class presidents for their participation - Jason McGowan '26, Stephanie Sutherland '27, Alec Royster '28 and Reese Doyon '29.

In addition, the 2026-27 Student Government Association president and class presidents were officially sworn in by Slandie Dieujuste PhD, Vice President for Campus Life and Community Engagement. Sebastian Ortega Gutierrez '26 was recognized as the recipient of the Molly Gorman Bourne '05 Scholarship Award.

The Molly Gorman Bourne '05 Scholarship Fund was created by Molly’s sister, Kelsey Anne Sullivan, and Meghann '06 and Aaron '05 Dombroski in recognition of their friend and classmate, Molly Gorman Bourne. Molly was a motivated business administration major, student government vice president, resident assistant, new student orientation leader, and captain of the ski team, which is where she earned the nickname “Rockstar.”

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At a recent annual meeting for the Cape Cod YMCA, Springfield College was recognized as the Youth Development Partner of the Year!

Gathering for a photo at the event were Tom Brognano '11, Scott Woodaman '09, G'12, David McMahon, Director of Spiritual Life, Charlene Elvers, Director, Center for Service & Leadership & Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement, Jeff Conlon '01, and Bryan Covington '11.

It's always special to welcome Joseph Williams, G'66, back to campus as he visits all the way from Sweden. Williams met his most recent scholarship recipient, Charlotte Doulette '27.

At left are Williams, Doulette, and Associate Professor of Therapeutic Recreation Rachel Keyworth '11, G'14.

Williams, a retired certified therapeutic recreation specialist living in Sweden, remains committed to supporting the next generation of students so they can explore their passions.

“I feel blessed that I have had the opportunity to be a part of the Springfield College community,” expressed Williams. “I know it’s where I continued to grow my passion professionally, and I always want to encourage students to do the same. For me, choosing Springfield College was an easy decision. It has one of the best reputations in the world, and it attracts students dedicated to human service.”

Mark J. Broadbent, G'92, recently received a lifetime achievement award from the New England Transfer Association, a nonprofit association of transfer professionals from two- and four-year colleges and universities.

Broadbent is the Transfer Affairs Coordinator for Holyoke Community College and he was presented with the Dr. Mary E. Dunn Lifetime Achievement in Transfer Award at the association's 2026 annual conference. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to transfer in New England through their advocacy, leadership, and mentoring.

Broadbent earned a master’s degree in psychological services from Springfield College.

Archived Class Notes:

Listed below are archived class notes from previous Triangle Monthly editions.

April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026

February 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026

January 1, 2026 to January 30, 2026

November 1, 2025 to December 15, 2025

October 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025

September 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025

August 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025

July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025