Black Students

Dan Smith school photo

Dan Smith `60 has lived the American racial story. He is the son of a slave. He was chased to within inches of his life by the Klan on a haunting night in Alabama. He marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. He attended the inaugurations of Barack Obama. He was screamed at by a white cop as he tried to save a white girl’s life.

Black lives matter artwork

"As the Student Trustee, my role is to represent the student body, but I understand that I don’t speak for everyone. Instead of just hearing from me, I talked to students about the Black and people of color experience at Springfield College, what they want to see change, and their current feelings."

 

 a blank notebook and pen on a desk

Calvin Hill, PhD, Vice President for Inclusion and Community Engagement, reflects on this important moment in history as a Black man, parent, and professional. 

 

black and white image of a magnolia flower

by Sabrina Williams '22

Feb. 03, 2020

"Black History Month is a time of reflection for me, but it is also a time of celebration. "

Sabrina Williams, a student at Springfield College, shares what Black History Month means to her and how being biracial shaped the way she learned about herself and her roots. 

Students at an Open House

Seeing is believing. One way to know Springfield College is right for you is to experience a day on campus. Here are just 10 of the many reasons why you should attend Open House.