Western New England University was proud to sponsor the 2023 City of Bright Nights Ball, where President Robert E. Johnson served as honorary chair. More than 500 business and community leaders from throughout New England gathered at the sold-out affair, which plays a crucial role in funding the Spirit of Springfield's community events all year round.

Pictured: Executive Director for Career Education Andrea St. James ’96/G’00 (left), WNE President Robert E. Johnson (center), Professional Educator of Education Brenda Garton-Sjoberg (right), and WNE student volunteers.