Springfield College is a private college in Springfield, Massachusetts. The institution confers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Known as the birthplace of basketball, the sport was invented there in 1891 by Canadian-American graduate student James Naismith. The college's philosophy of "humanics" "calls for the education of the whole person—in spirit, mind, and body—for leadership in service to others." It is symbolized by a balanced inverted triangle.
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1885 |
| Endowment | $79.6 million (2020) |
| President | Mary-Beth A. Cooper |
| Undergraduates | 3,621 |
| Postgraduates | 1,441 |
| Colors | Maroon and White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III – NEWMAC |
| Affiliations | AICUM, CIC, YMCA, CCGS |
关于Springfield College
Private college that became known as the "birthplace of basketball" as the sport was invented there by graduate student James Naismith in 1891.
Springfield College的成就
It was originally founded as the YMCA's School for Christian Workers. The school went through several transitions and was renamed Springfield College in 1954.
您不知道Springfield College的热门事实
Universities and colleges in Springfield, Massachusetts.. Universities and colleges founded by the YMCA.. Springfield College (Massachusetts).
