On this date, in 1891, inside a gymnasium at
#springfieldcollege
, instructor and graduate student
#JamesNaismith
invented a game that would change the world of sports:
#basketball
. Read more about the invention of basketball:
Coach Keith Bugbee has become a legend at
#SpringfieldCollege
– with good reason. Now, to honor his legacy, alumni and friends are raising funds to create the Bugbee Family Pavilion at Amos Alonzo Stagg Field.
Learn more about this special project:
"The Birthplace of Basketball...so a great place to play football."
@JohnCena
('99) was on The Tonight Show with
@jimmyfallon
and gave us all a sneak peek into his "psychological warfare" tactics during
#SpringfieldCollege
football games. 🏈
#SpringfieldCollege
Director of Strength & Conditioning Brian Thompson has been named Nat'l Strength and Conditioning Association (
@NSCA
) Coach of the Year. Thompson was selected by peers from among D I, II, & III colleges throughout the U.S.
Read more:
On behalf of the Birthplace of Basketball, we recognize the tremendous impact Kobe Bryant had on a sport we all love. Thinking of all the families affected by this terrible tragedy.
The Hall of Fame joins the rest of the basketball world in mourning the untimely passing of Kobe Bryant, a nominee for this year’s
#20HoopClass
and an icon of the game. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Bryant Family and those affected by this tragedy.
We can count another
@ninjawarrior
among our alumni! Conor Galvin (’16), former
#SpringfieldCollege
gymnast, hit the buzzer after an impressive run. We also cheered on Abby Clark (’15) and Joe Capobianco (’15) who had amazing performances. We're so proud of you all!
#ninjawarrior
In 1891,
#SpringfieldCollege
(then
#YMCA
Training School) instructor and graduate student James Naismith was assigned to keep a restless gymnasium class of students busy and indoors during a cold winter.
On December 21, 1891, Basketball was born.
🏀
We are saddened to announce the loss of a beloved member of our community, Phyllis Bilton, who fueled our days with smiles and coffee.
See her Working Faces video from 2010:
Sevices information:
Springfield College would like to assure students who have applied or been admitted that no disciplinary action will be taken toward high schools students who are punished for participating in peaceful walkouts following the deadly shooting in Parkland, Florida.
On this day (12/21) in 1891, the 1st game of basketball ever was played here at
#SpringfieldCollege
, as led by instructor James Naismith: "We present...a new game of ball...it calls for physical judgment, & co-ordination of every muscle..."
Read more:
Then➡️Now
Sending a very special
#tbt
birthday shout out to alum
@JohnCena
('99). His dedication to spirit, mind, and body as well as serving others is always done in true
#Humanics
spirit.
A very special Congratulations to Kim Ng being named Major League Baseball's first female General Manager as she leads the
@Marlins
.
#SpringfieldCollege
had the honor of hosting Kim back in 2018 as part of their partnership with MLB's Play Ball program for youth.
To quote the
@RedSox
Opening Day: "To say we are proud of you is an understatement."
Congratulations to Shamar Martin '20 who has shown leadership and dedication in every community he has joined. From the football field, to the National Guard, to his work with the Red Sox.
Please join us in wishing a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
#SpringfieldCollege
alum
@JohnCena
('99). It has been a joy to follow his career and see him living the mission of
#humanics
.
The
#SpringfieldCollege
Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend the contract of president Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper (
@mbcooper13
) to run through June of 2025.
Read more:
NSO in 2001 is where Brian and Deleney Magoffin met. They married 11 years later. Now, they are the first double recipients of the Cheney Award.
On the couple's undeniable passion for Springfield College, and their unique journey:
📝
@collinatwood17
To our
#SpringfieldCollege
Class of 2020:
🔻You are strong.
🔻You are resilient.
🔻You have grown so much.
🔻You have impressed us all.
🔻You will do well and do good.
🔻You are ready.
And remember, Alden Street is always your home.
Until we meet again— congratulations!
When he came to
#SpringfieldCollege
in 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke about his appreciation for the "rich & great tradition" of
#Humanics
. We continue to strive to honor King's legacy and our own mission and his efforts for justice continue to guide our work.
#SpringfieldCollege
responded to an urgent request for supplies from our local hospitals, Mercy and
@Baystate_Health
this morning. Within an hour, Chair of the Springfield College Physician Assistant Department Charles Milch delivered the supplies.
#Humanics
It is with deep sadness that the campus community mourns the loss of first-year student Connor Neshe. In memory of Connor, the Springfield College Flag will fly at half-staff starting immediately. President Cooper's Message to the Campus Community:
While nothing in Coach Keith Bugbee’s, G’84, career could have prepared him for the loss of a daughter, the subsequent unity among his team and community is a testament to the coach both on and off the field.
"Do the work.
Commit to purpose.
Constantly evolve.
Never give up."
-John Cena, '98
Wishing
#SpringfieldCollege
a successful first day of classes! Can't wait to see what you all accomplish this year. 🔻
Life is never perfect. Embrace the lows, enjoy the highs, and always do your best to move forward and be stronger in spirit, mind, and body
#NeverGiveUp
In 1964, despite protest from the community,
#SpringfieldCollege
President Glenn A. Olds invited Martin Luther King, Jr. to give the Commencement Address. Today we honor a man who fought for a philosophy our college truly believes in: equality for all and service to others.
#MLK
Congrats
@SC_Pride
men's basketball advancing to the NCAA tournament Elite 8, enjoy watching the final moments of tonight's SWEET 16 victory!
#SpringfieldCollege
#SpringfieldCollege
is pleased to announce that M. Susan Guyer, DPE, has been named dean of the School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership.
Read more:
#SpringfieldCollege
doctoral candidates Adam and Mary Kate Feit are carving out their future while teaching, coaching, writing dissertations, and raising a family.
ℍ𝕠𝕨 𝕕𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕕𝕠 𝕚𝕥?
Read more in Triangle:
Welcome home 🔻
In just a couple weeks we welcome students back and open Alden Street to the next class of
#SpringfieldCollege
scholars. We're ready and we can't wait.
Congratulations
@SpfldCol_MVB
, 2018
@NCAADIII
men's volleyball National Champions!
@SC_Pride
enjoying a championship night in Wisconsin bringing the trophy back to Alden Street and
#SpringfieldCollege
! Check out Championship Point -
#OTD
in 1892, James Naismith, the Father of Basketball and a faculty member at
#SpringfieldCollege
at the time, printed the book "Basket Ball: Rules of Basket Ball" including the 13 original rules.
See the original printing in our online archive:
It's probably no surprise to hear that
#SpringfieldCollege
will be well represented in
#SuperBowlLIV
. 🏈
The
@Chiefs
assistant head coach Dave Toub and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo are both former
@SCfootball_
players. Read more:
The retirement of a legend.
Today longtime
#SpringfieldCollege
employee Luis Oyola, Jr. retired and received a full police escort through the archway after his final shift. Join us in wishing Oyola a very happy retirement and thanking him for his hard work!
Another day of perfectly scenic New England views on the
#SpringfieldCollege
campus. With a late start to the day, there was plenty of time to enjoy the scenery (or sleep in).
Today we celebrate the 157th birthday of James Naismith, creator of basketball and champion in the field of
#PE
. Naismith invented “Basket Ball” as a grad student at
#SpringfieldCollege
while instructing a class of undergrads. Learn more:
🅂🄿🅁 __ 🄽🄶🄵 __ __ 🄻🄳 🄲 __ 🄻🄻 __ 🄶 __
Hmm...we'd like to solve a the puzzle!
Pete and Lynn are from East Longmeadow, MA and WON
@WheelofFortune
last night. Pete, a
#SpringfieldCollege
alum, even gave us a shout out. Congrats on the win!
Two
#SpringfieldCollege
students walk into a baseball stadium…and walk out with a heartwarming message for an important person in their lives. Wishing Hydrick a speedy recovery and feeling proud of our students who embody the college’s philosophy of service to others.
#humanics
Naismith Green is being (temporarily) turned into an ice skating rink. ⛸️
Learn more about these plans as well as other upcoming fun for our returning students in the latest edition of Springfield College Connect Newsletter:
Student Trustee Kris Rhim `21 collected the stories and voices of students across campus to discover their perspective at this momentous time in history.
#SpringfieldCollege
is dedicated to listening, learning, and changing in response.
#BLM
Read:
A special ceremony at
#SpringfieldCollege
as the adaptive baseball field was officially named "Aschermann Family Field," named in honor of Kurt Aschermann '71. The ceremony took place with the help of the Miracle League of WMass, who plays on the field each Sunday.
#Humanics
It's
#NationalPuppyDay
(and who couldn't use a puppy picture in their life right now?) so we are reminiscing about when
#SpringfieldCollege
First Dog, Jack, was just a teeny, tiny guy.
Do you have a puppy friend (of any age) keeping you company as we social distance?
We enlisted the help of President
@mbcooper13
and first dog Jack to create a guide of proper mask-wearing etiquette. One of them was much better at it than the other.
🐾Please note: Jack was well compensated in treats for his efforts.
On Jan. 15, 1892, James Naismith published the first official announcement about the creation of "Basket Ball" in The Triangle magazine, including the 13 original rules of the game.
#basketball
#otd
#JamesNaismith
Today we take time to recognize the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our country. Their dedication is not forgotten this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
Coach Keith Bugbee has become a legend at
#SpringfieldCollege
– with good reason. Now, to honor his legacy, alumni and friends are raising funds to create the Bugbee Family Pavilion at Amos Alonzo Stagg Field.
Learn more about this special project:
Today, on the 20th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, we ask the Springfield College community, to join us in remembering and reflecting on both the loss of life and the noble examples of leadership in service to others exhibited that day and in the days that followed.
With the necessary decision to move the rest of the semester online, the
#SpringfieldCollege
community continues to rally together & around the mission of
#Humanics
. No matter the physical distance, Springfield College remains stronger together.
See more:
The Class of 2023 was officially welcomed to
#SpringfieldCollege
on Friday afternoon as part of the New Student Convocation Ceremony. President Mary-Beth Cooper and NSO Leader Emily Van Horn '20 helped welcome incoming students and their families.
We hope everyone can take a moment today to enjoy the serenity of this school year's first snow on Alden Street.
📷Thank you to
#SpringfieldCollege
student Colin Wright for these beautiful photos.
Ice, ice, baby-- the rink is ready!
The rink will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight (1/29) with COVID capacity limits in place for safety.
Thank you to our facilities staff who worked so hard to put this together.