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SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC) has been recognized for its outstanding achievement in social mobility, ranking 82nd in the National Universities category of the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Within this classification, AIC is the top-performing institution for social mobility in Western Massachusetts and ranks third in the state, tied with Harvard University.

Springfield, MA – American International College (AIC) announces the launch of its Online Degree Completion Program, designed to provide working professionals with an accessible, affordable, and flexible pathway to complete their bachelor’s degree. Tailored for those who have already earned more than 60 credits or an associate degree, this program empowers learners to advance their education without compromising their professional or personal commitments. The Criminal Justice program is currently accepting students for the second fall session beginning October 21, 2024, while all other programs are now open for enrollment for the upcoming spring semester, starting in January 2025.

Springfield MA – Nursing and occupational therapy (OT) students at American International College (AIC) are learning in newly constructed health sciences labs this fall, following a July 2023 fire caused by a lightning strike that damaged labs and classrooms in Courniotes Hall and the adjacent Lissa Building.

Springfield, MA – American International College (AIC) has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Workforce Development Capital Grant Program. This grant will support the renovation and upgrade of the College’s Old Science Building and fund the purchase of new equipment for life sciences courses within the School of Business, Arts, and Sciences.  Renovation work is scheduled to begin this fall.

We are excited to announce that the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has approved the American International College School of Education’s educator licensure program as a sponsoring organization. This assessment qualifies AIC to continue preparing graduate-level candidates for licensure through August 31, 2031

SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Vincent, EdD, as assistant vice president for admissions and financial aid. Vincent brings more than a decade of experience in higher education, and a proven track record in fundraising, alumni engagement, legislative relations, and enrollment management.

Springfield, MA – This summer, American International College (AIC) teamed up with Hope for Youth and Families (HYF) in Springfield, launching an exciting new partnership for the non-profit’s 2024 Sports and Enrichment Program. This collaboration brought together AIC students, including members of the College football team, to work with partner schools Central High School, Duggan Academy, Forest Park Middle School, and Springfield Realization Academy. The program offered local youth opportunities to participate in engaging sports and life skills activities, with nearly thirty AIC students trained as mentors to guide them.

Springfield, MA — American International College (AIC) proudly announces that its Master of Science in Criminal Justice has been approved under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE). Effective June 2024, this approval qualifies the fully online degree for the Police Career Incentive Pay Program (PCIPP), also known as the Quinn Bill.

Springfield, MA – American International College (AIC) proudly partnered with the office of Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni this spring for two sporting events designed to help keep young people constructively engaged during the summer months. By hosting Hoop Up Springfield and the inaugural Flag Football Tournament, AIC embraced its commitment to building relationships with organizations that support local youth.

Springfield, MA – On Thursday, July 27, 2023, American International College experienced an unprecedented disruption to campus life as a lightning strike caused a major structural fire in Courniotes Hall and the adjacent Lissa Building. While thankfully no one was harmed in the course of this event, the College lost an invaluable learning space on campus with only weeks to prepare for the fall semester.

Springfield, MA – American International College (AIC) celebrated its 139th commencement ceremony at the MassMutual Center on May 11, sending 603 graduates into their future with either bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degrees. For the class of 2024, this was an especially poignant celebration. For many, it was their chance to finally walk across the stage and collect their hard-earned diploma after missing out on in-person high school graduations due to the pandemic. COVID-19 also led to this group of students beginning their college careers with online classes.

American International College (AIC) is proud to announce its 139th Commencement ceremony, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield. Members of the AIC Board of Trustees and the President’s Cabinet will preside over the ceremony.

Congressman Richard Neal joined American International College (AIC) Interim President Nicolle Cestero to announce a $1,050,000 earmark to launch a Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Development on the College’s campus. The allocation was made possible through congressionally directed spending from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Neal included funding for this project in the FY 2024 spending bill that was signed into law by President Biden on March 9.

SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eunice Bragg as vice president for Institutional Advancement. As an accomplished fundraiser and relationship leader, Bragg brings valuable expertise in building relationships, inspiring team culture, and employing metrics to meet fundraising goals for the institution.

 Springfield, MA – In a groundbreaking effort to redefine how law enforcement interacts with individuals in mental health crises, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center has unveiled its latest publication, the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Framework (PMHC) guide. This comprehensive resource was spearheaded by professionals including American International College (AIC) Associate Professor of Graduate Psychology Terence Lynn, PhD, CAGS, LMHC, during his tenure as the Deputy Division Director of Law Enforcement/Behavioral Health at CSG Justice Center.

Families with young children throughout Massachusetts are encouraged to participate in community events providing early screening for developmental delays and disabilities. Massachusetts will hold its second annual Developmental Monitoring and Screening Week at over forty sites across the Commonwealth, including several in Western Massachusetts.

SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC) announced it has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly ® School and Military Spouse Friendly School designations.

American International College announced today that Hubert Benitez plans to step down as President of the College effective as of the end of the current academic year on June 7, 2024.