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SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC) will celebrate its 140th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 8:30 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.

Students in the Art and Culture: A Global Look course at American International College (AIC) recently transformed a lesson in electricity into a creative showcase of innovation and collaboration.

American International College (AIC) announced it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly ® School designation. AIC’s Silver Award signifies that the College is among the top twenty percent of colleges supporting veterans and military-connected students. Only a select group of institutions achieve this honor, highlighting their commitment to serving military personnel and their families.

Springfield, MA – The American International College (AIC) Division of Occupational Therapy has partnered with United Cerebral Palsy of Western Massachusetts (UCP) to expand access to assistive technology (AT) for individuals with disabilities. This collaboration has established a new satellite location for UCP’s Assistive Technology Regional Center at AIC, located at 1067 State Street, Springfield, MA.

In honor of Black History Month, American International College (AIC) brought the campus together for Banners of Black Liberation, an exhibition celebrating Black history, resilience, and empowerment.

SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC) has established the GROW-You Scholarship Program to support Springfield residents pursuing careers in educational studies, psychology, and drug addiction counseling. Designed to expand access to higher education, the program provides financial assistance and resources to help students achieve their academic and career goals while making a meaningful impact in their communities.

SPRINGFIELD, MA—American International College (AIC) has appointed Mary P. Mazza as Vice President for Human Resources. In this role, Mazza will oversee all aspects of HR operations, focusing on strategies that enhance workplace culture and support employee engagement.

SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC), a cornerstone of the Western Massachusetts community with a long-standing commitment to supporting and fostering diversity, is pleased to announce that it has reached the enrollment threshold for Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Official recognition of HSI status, granted by the U.S. Department of Education to not-for-profit, degree-granting institutions with at least 25% of their full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate enrollment identifying as Hispanic, is expected within the next two years.

The American International College (AIC) baseball team hit it out of the park with their annual canned food drive to benefit those in need this holiday season.

On November 13, 2024, American International College (AIC) announced an expansive organizational business plan that will guide the College over the next several years. Dubbed “Pathway to Progress,” the comprehensive document presents a wide array of changes to the College’s operational model including the revising the academic portfolio, expanding degree options, launching new enrollment strategies, and streamlining athletic programming.

AIC will begin offering renewable merit scholarships for students admitted to the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master of Occupational Therapy (MSOT) programs starting in Summer 2025.

Springfield, MA – The Division of Arts, Media, and Design, which launched in Fall 2023, is experiencing steady growth with strong enrollment across all new programs this semester. Students are also benefiting from a modernized environment equipped with cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Thavanesi Gurayah, a visiting lecturer from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, recently concluded a three-week visit to American International College (AIC) to collaborate with the College’s Occupational Therapy (OT) program. Dr. Gurayah, who worked alongside Director and Associate Professor Patricia Meyers OTD, OTR/L, used her sabbatical to focus on a mental health research project to support first-year MSOT students in their transition to college life. Dr. Gurayah had worked with Assistant Professor Jennifer Nordstrom OTD, OTR/L to remotely pilot this program earlier this year in the spring semester.

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.