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SPRINGFIELD, MA – In a celebration of inclusivity and sportsmanship, American International College (AIC) proudly hosted the 2024 Western MA Basketball League Tournament for Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) this winter. The tournament was played at the College’s Butova gym on January 21, February 4, and February 17.

SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC) is looking for athletes for its new acrobatics and tumbling team. The College added the sport to its roster in the summer of 2023 and plans to start competing during the 2024-25 academic year. The team will be hosting an open tryout event on Saturday, March 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on AIC’s campus in the Butova Gymnasium. High school seniors as well as current AIC students interested in joining are welcome.

Members of the Springfield community attended the second annual Parents as Partners on the Pathway to Higher Education forum held at American International College (AIC) on January 30. The event, organized by State Representative Bud Williams of Springfield, was presented by AIC in collaboration with the Coalition of Experienced Black Educators, and the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership

American International College (AIC) is delighted to announce a new partnership with the globally acclaimed Young@Heart Chorus, based in Northampton, MA, to serve as the College’s new artist-in-residence.

KENITRA, MOROCCO – American International College (AIC) President Hubert Benitez, DDS, PhD, delivered a keynote address on higher education leadership at the 6th Annual International Conference of the Occupational Therapy Association of Morocco (OTAM) held on January 6 in Kenitra, Morocco. During the conference, the association also presented Benitez with a leadership award.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at American International College has received a ten-year accreditation renewal, extending through December 31, 2033, from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Board of Commissioners.

AIC Education Professor Bertha Gorham, PhD, was honored by the African American Female Professors Award Association on October 5, 2023. Dr. Gorham was one of four Black female professors recognized for their significant contributions to higher education.  

American International College (AIC) is pleased to introduce the debut of an online Master of Science in Forensic Psychology program. This new offering, complementing the College’s established in-person program, is tailored for those with a bachelor’s degree who have an interest in psychology, criminal minds and behavior, and the workings of the criminal justice system.

For the second year in a row, American International College (AIC) has achieved recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a top performer in social mobility within the National Universities category. AIC’s 2024 ranking at ninety-three positions the College in the top fourth nationwide, among the top six in Massachusetts, and the leader in Western Massachusetts in this category.

The Division of Occupational Therapy (OT) Services at American International College (AIC) is pleased to announce its receipt of a $15,000 grant from the Hope for Youth and Families Foundation, established by Bob Bolduc, former CEO of Pride Stores. This generous grant will facilitate collaboration among the division, the Martin Luther King Junior Family Services of Springfield (MLKFS), and the MLK Charter School of Excellence in Springfield to implement the evidence-based mental health promotion initiative “Every Moment Counts.”

American International College (AIC) is pleased to announce that Michael Dodge, EdD, has been named executive vice president for academic affairs (EVPAA). Dodge has been serving in this role on an interim basis since March 2022.

American International College (AIC) and The BASE are proud to announce a new partnership designed to create opportunities for urban student-athletes to access higher education. This collaboration between AIC and The BASE is rooted in a shared mission to provide programs for underserved populations, with a specific focus on career and higher education opportunities.

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