Western New England University

"Economic justice is at the core of the Center's work." That's how Zachary Bleckner, director of WNE Law's Center for Social Justice, frames the mission: pairing free legal representation for individuals facing debt collection with immersive, real-world training for WNE Law students.

The Center's reach is expanding through initiatives such as the CORI Sealing & Expungement Project, which help community members reduce barriers to employment, housing, and long-term stability.

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Inside WNE Law’s Center for Social Justice In courtrooms, classrooms, and communities across Western Massachusetts, Western New England University School of Law’s Center for Social Justice is helping individuals navigate some of their most difficult financial and legal challenges—while preparing the next generation of attorneys to do the...

A moment lasts for seconds, but the memories last forever!💛🐻💙

The University is pleased to offer a collection of Commencement images for you to download and share with family and friends! In addition to these complimentary photos, professional portraits of each graduate are available for purchase through LifeTouch.

You can access both on the official Commencement site to secure your favorite memories of this milestone achievement.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Here’s to everything you’ve accomplished, and to everything you’re going to do in the future. 🐻💛🎓