01-05-2025
Western New England University president Robert Johnson stepping down
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University President Robert E. Johnson will step down from his role effective August 1.
Johnson shared the announcement with the university's board of trustees this week.
The trustees' goal is to name an interim president in time for there to be an overlap before Johnson departs. Details of the process will be shared in the coming weeks, the university said in a statement.
In a public statement, Western New England said Johnson began his five years of leadership just as COVID-19 hit. The university said it remained committed to in-person instruction, expanded mental health resources including mental health first aid training, and embraced a philosophy rooted in agility, adaptability and lifelong learning.
'It has been my honor to serve as president of Western New England University,' Johnson said in the statement. 'Together, we have navigated unprecedented challenges and embraced opportunities that have redefined what it means to prepare students for the future of work and society. I am deeply proud of what we have accomplished and confident that WNE's brightest days are still ahead.'
Johnson's accomplishments include the launch of a virtual reality lab, a financial technology center, the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and a career center. Most recently, the university unveiled the Golden Bear Discovery Curriculum — the first major revision of the general education program in 25 years.
'WNE is an extraordinary place, and none of this would have been possible without the dedication of our exceptional faculty, staff and students,' Johnson said in an email to students and faculty. 'I have been proud to work alongside a leadership team and campus community defined by integrity, collaboration and resilience.'
Johnson earned $699,000 in compensation from Western New England University and related organizations, according to a 2022 tax document. That's the most recent tax form publicly available.
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