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Visit Springfield College where you will find the Springfield College Museum, featuring exhibits, displays, historical documents, and memorabilia from the 130-year history of the college. The college has a strong athletics department and is known as the Birthplace of Basketball because alumnus James Naismith invented the game. You can view his handwritten application to Springfield College at the Springfield College Museum.
Springfield College is a private institution that offers undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral degrees. The college began in 1885 as a department of the School for Christian Workers. It began buying land, and by 1895 several buildings had been constructed. Known originally as the International YMCA College, it changed its name to Springfield College in 1954. The college offers 40 BA majors, 12 master’s degree fields, and several doctoral programs. In addition to the main campus, it also has nine regional campuses.
263 Alden Street, 413-748-3000
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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