Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences. AIC supports and advances education, diversity, and opportunity for its students and the community.
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Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences. AIC supports and advances education, diversity, and opportunity for its students and the community.
AIC Field Hockey Leads Nation with 3.73 GPA to Earn NFHCA Team Academic Award; Five Named Scholars of Distinction
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced the winners of its 2023 Scholars of Distinction and its 2023 NCAA Division II Team Academic Award on February 19, 2024. The American International College (AIC) field hockey team was well-represented in both, winning the Team Academic Award with a nation-best 3.73 grade point average during the fall 2023 semester, and five student-athletes earned Scholar of Distinction honors. Overall, 12 teams earned the NFHCA's Team Academic Award, which is given to each team that holds a cumulative team grade point average above 3.50 among its student-athletes for the fall semester, during which NCAA championship competition is held. AIC was the only NCAA Division II team above a 3.70 GPA as a team and was one of four Northeast-10 Conference programs honored. The Scholar of Distinction award is granted to undergraduate student-athletes who hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or higher through the end of the most recent fall semester. AIC's five honorees were Mayra Bok, Mar Busqueta, Maddie Darling, Phaedra Day, and Fenna Voll. Day earned the award for the second time in as many seasons.
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Mar 8
14 from AIC Field Hockey Earn NFHCA National Academic Squad
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced the members of the 2023 Division II National Academic Squad on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The American International College (AIC) field hockey team had 14 award winners, who are undergraduate student-athletes with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale through the end of the fall 2023 semester.
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Mar 8
Athletic Director's 3.0 Club - Fall 2023
American International College congratulates its student-athletes who have been inducted into the Athletic Director's 3.0 Club for the Fall 2023 semester. AIC Athletics Director Jessica Chapin recognized more than three hundred student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better after one or more years enrolled at AIC. The primary objective for these students is to stand as academic role models, inspiring fellow student-athletes with their achievements and dedication!
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Feb 23
Haker, Frometa earn NCBWA Preseason All-Region Honors
The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced its 2024 Preseason All-Region selections on Tuesday, January 23, with a pair of members of the American International College baseball team among the selections. Jackson Haker was named the All-Region honoree at third base, while Josh Frometa earned the recognition at designated hitter.
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Jan 31
NE10 Men's Soccer Rookie of the Year, four earn All-Conference
Freshman forward Ali Taleb of the American International College (AIC) men's soccer team earned Northeast-10 Rookie of the Year honors, headlining a quartet of players recognized by the conference office for their performances in the 2023 season, the league announced on Tuesday, November 7. Taleb additionally earned Third-Team All-Conference, alongside graduate forward Manuel Schwarz and graduate defender Hallvard Boehn, and All-Rookie, alongside freshman midfielder Thom Hulshof.
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2023 Nov 7
American International College Students Named to Fall 2023 Dean's List
American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA, is pleased to announce that 451 students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester. Dean's List students attend full-time and have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA. AIC commends the efforts and accomplishments of these diligent and hard-working students.
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Jan 23
American International College Announces Fall 2022 Dean's List
American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA has named 453 students to the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester. Dean's List students are full-time students who have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA. AIC commends the efforts and accomplishments of these dedicated and hard-working students.
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2023 Jan 12
AIC Students Inducted into Psychology Honor Society
Eighteen AIC students have been inducted into Psi Chi, the International Honor Society of Psychology. The induction ceremony was held in the AIC Campus Center on November 30, 2023. The College recently reinstituted its chapter of one of the largest honor societies in the country. Psi Chi was founded and 1929 with a mission to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. To be inducted into Psi Chi is an esteemed honor. Students must be in the top 35% of their class, have a major or minor in psychology, and have excelled in their psychology courses. Congratulations to these students, their professors, and chapter advisers.
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2023 Dec 20
Nearly 500 Students Named to spring 2023 Dean's List at American International College (AIC)
American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA, is pleased to announce that 495 students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester. Dean's List students attend full-time and have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA. AIC commends the efforts and accomplishments of these diligent and hard-working students.
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2023 Jun 2
AIC Students Inducted into Criminal Justice Honor Society
Five American International College (AIC) students have been recognized for their academic achievement on the national level with their induction into the Alpha Phi Sigma Alpha Phi Sigma; Alpha Delta chapter Criminal Justice Honor Society. Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes the academic excellence of students of Criminal Justice. It is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society, is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies, and is affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
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2023 Dec 4
Theater Students Take Center Stage in Two-Person Production of Topdog/Underdog
Over a two-night run of Topdog/Underdog, fifty audience members each night were treated to an exceptional experience. The play was selected by the two sophomore actors - Denzel Chmiel and Khamari Hamblin - who dedicated three hours a day, three times a week to rehearsals. The unique setting, with the audience on stage surrounding the actors, created an intimate atmosphere that enhanced the impact of this remarkable presentation.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2023 Dec 15
23 Students Named Resident Advisors at American International College
The following students have been named Resident Advisors for the 2023-2024 academic year at American International College (AIC). AIC applauds these students for their excellence in leadership.
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2023 Oct 31
American International College Awards Degrees
American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA, has awarded degrees to 364 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in 2023.
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2023 Jun 15
American International College Awards Degrees
American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA, has awarded degrees to 216 undergraduate students representing five countries, twelve states, and Puerto Rico. Congratulations to these recent graduates.
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2022 Jul 12
American International College Awards Degrees
American International College awarded degrees to 232 undergraduate students representing twelve foreign countries in addition to eighteen states and Puerto Rico this May. Congratulations to these newly-minted graduates.
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2021 Jun 7
American International College Student Nurse Association donates toys to make the holidays brighter for children in foster care
Despite a pandemic and remote learning, Santa received a little help in spreading holiday cheer to children in foster care this year courtesy of American International College's (AIC) Student Nurse Association.
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2020 Dec 16