Since 1885, we at Springfield College have had a singular focus on educating students—in spirit, mind, and body—for leadership in service to others. We call it our Humanics philosophy. The world has changed since 1885, and we have, too. New academic programs, renovations, construction, and other major developments have ensured that we remain relevant to today’s students and society. One thing that hasn’t changed is our Humanics focus. That means that we place great emphasis on helping students grow their whole person, enter fields that help others, and serve as leaders in their communities, organizations, and companies, at home and around the world. Offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, Springfield College is the best destination for those seeking a well-rounded education, strong academics, experiential learning opportunities, and active and fulfilling co-curricular and athletic involvement.

Deerfield Academy, founded in 1797, is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school located in Western Massachusetts.

Assumption University is a Catholic, coeducational institution that offers a classic liberal arts education with strong academic programs in business and professional studies. Our undergraduates choose from 35 majors and 47 minors and explore a rich Catholic intellectual tradition. Close interaction with our faculty of scholars and mentors will challenge students to achieve their full potential.

Northfield Mount Hermon is a coed, independent boarding school of 655 students in grades 9–12 plus a postgraduate year. NMH is known for its College-Model Academic Program, which balances academic, extracurricular, and residential experiences. You’ll find us in the heart of New England, on the banks of the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts.

From our founding 125 years ago, we have emphasized a career-focused curriculum that prepares people to become professionals and leaders in their field. Our programs for high school, transfer, and International young women, The American Women's College, and our graduate and doctoral programs for men and women have made us a pioneer among peers – just like the students we send out into the world.

St Mark’s School is an Anglican Independent School for girls and boys, from Preschool to Year 8. Founded in 1917, St Mark’s has been educating boys and girls for over a century. Offering a world-class education, we are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, authorised to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP). St Mark’s is a happy place; a successful blend of traditional values and modern-day learning. We provide a vibrant and supportive atmosphere with an excellent academic foundation for children to develop a lifelong love of learning. Small enough to provide individual care to each child, yet large enough to offer a wide range of opportunities. St Mark’s offers every child the opportunity to shine.

Founded in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, Rivier University is a Catholic institution recognized for distinctive academic programs, offering many of the region’s leading programs at the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. With Nashua as our home and the world as our classroom, the Rivier experience ensures that students develop leadership skills as well as an awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures in New England and around the world.

Nichols College in Dudley, Mass., is a college of choice for business and leadership education as a result of its distinctive, career-focused, and leadership-based approaches to learning. Founded in 1815, Nichols serves students primarily interested in a comprehensive business education that includes a strong liberal arts foundation curriculum. Within a supportive community of faculty and staff, Nichols College transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. Our faculty -- many of whom are former business leaders, executives, and owners -- bring unique perspectives to the classroom and workforce to develop teaching methods that promote a meaningful educational experience. Believing that leadership is vital and should be discovered, cultivated, and celebrated, Nichols College encourages the leadership potential in all its students through experiential learning, hands-on opportunities, and individualized mentoring. Nichols College's signature Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Program is a four-year series of one-credit academic courses. Coursework logically builds on the prior year, with first-year students making the transition to college and discovering what it takes to succeed; second-year students learning how to represent themselves and develop their professional brand; third-year students refining their interviewing and networking skills; and fourth-year students launching successful careers. Nichols boasts more than 14,000 alumni and countless success stories of our graduates putting their Nichols degrees to productive use. In general, more than 90 percent of our graduates secure jobs in their fields within six months of graduation. Employers report that our students are well prepared for the professional workforce and effectively present themselves. Nichols College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

Elms College is a private coeducational Catholic college offering a liberal arts curriculum that gives students multiple perspectives on life. Founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Elms College has a tradition of educating reflective, principled and creative learners, who are rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to change without compromising principle. The college grants associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a range of subject areas, including nursing, social work, business, education, criminal justice, communication sciences and disorders, science and STEM, computer science, psychology, premed, and more. We also offer degree-completion programs in partnership with area community colleges, as well as online and hybrid program options in many degrees.

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc. (HEC) is a private nonprofit agency serving students from across the country. Hillcrest was started as an organization that provided residential treatment programs for students with complex psychiatric, behavioral and/or developmental disorders, including autism, and a variety of high risk behaviors. Today Hillcrest also offers a nonresidential day program, providing comprehensive educational and clinical behavior support services to children and adolescents with autism and/or social-emotional challenges. The programs and services at HEC are state licensed and certified, and the agency is accredited in behavioral health care by the Joint Commission.

Perkins and Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps are now RFK Community Alliance! Our mission is to promote meaningful and sustained well-being for children, youth, and adults facing educational, developmental, mental health, and other challenges.

PRN provides educational services and support to public schools and families. It is the preeminent innovator and developer of educational programs and services of Western Massachusetts and beyond. There are 19 programs within the Positive Regard Network currently serving over 9000 students. The principles of these programs have enriched the lives of tens of thousands of young people.