Back كلية سبرينجفيلد Arabic اسپرینگفیلد (ماساچوست) کالجی AZB Universitat de Springfield Catalan کالج اسپرینگفیلد Persian Springfield College French Springfield College Italian Colegiul Springfield Romanian 春田学院 Chinese
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Former names | YMCA of School for Christian Workers in Springfield (1885–1891) International Young Men's Christian Association Training School (1891–1912) International YMCA College (1912–1954) |
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| Motto | Spirit, Mind, Body |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1885 |
Academic affiliations | CIC YMCA CCGS |
| Endowment | $79.6 million (2020)[1] |
| President | Mary-Beth A. Cooper |
| Students | 2,921[2] (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 2,178 |
| Postgraduates | 1,028 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Main campus size: 100 acres (40 ha) East campus size: 81 acres (33 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon and white[3] |
| Nickname | Pride[4] |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NEWMAC |
| Mascot | Spirit the Majestic Lion |
| Website | www |
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Springfield College is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. The institution's mission, called the Humanics philosophy, calls for educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others[5] It is also notable for its historical significance as the birthplace of basketball, which was invented on campus in 1891 by Canadian-American instructor and graduate student James Naismith.[6][7]
- ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ^ "College Navigator - Springfield College". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Springfield College Brand Book (PDF). Springfield College. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ Springfield College Athletics. "Springfield College Athletics". Springfieldcollegepride.com. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Philosophy". Springfield College. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "Academics". Springfield College. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Springfield College: The Birthplace of Basketball". Springfield College. Retrieved February 2, 2017.