Westfield State: Your Educational Journey Amidst Scenic Beauty, Close to Hartford & Boston.
Explore Westfield State University's expansive 256-acre campus, nestled just west of Springfield in the picturesque Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. Enjoy the perfect blend of outdoor escapades in the Berkshires and convenient access to the vibrant city centers of Hartford and Boston. Your educational journey begins in a location that combines the best of nature and urban experiences.
Nurturing Innovation, Inspiring Excellence, and Building a Legacy of Lasting Opportunities.
Known as "Whip City," Westfield has a rich history of innovation, transitioning from a major hub for the buggy whip industry to a center for bicycles, paper products, textile machinery, and wood products.
In 1838, Massachusetts established the first state-supported teacher training institutions in the U.S. The State Normal School opened in Barre in 1839 before relocating to Westfield, where it expanded significantly.
The institution became Westfield State Teachers College after moving to its current site on Western Avenue. In the 1960s, it was renamed Westfield State College following the introduction of a Bachelor of Arts degree.
In 2010, it joined the State University System and became Westfield State University, which offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, reflecting its ongoing commitment to education and community.
Westfield became known as “Whip City” as early as 1808 when the first whips were made here.
originated and is currently still operating in Westfield as Columbia Manufacturing Inc.
were a gift to Frank Stanley Beveridge, the founder of Stanley Park in 1948.
Whether you're here for a day or planning to stay, explore all that Westfield and the surrounding community has to offer.
Your path to success starts here – make Westfield State your destination of choice!
