Springfield Technical Community College
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Springfield Technical Community College was built on the site of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. The armory, established by George Washington
was an important supplier of US armaments for over a century and a half before closing in 1968
It was originally known as the Springfield Technical Institute and was located a few blocks to the west
. Enrollment exceeded all expectations. The college moved in to occupy the majority of the Armory shortly after the armory closed. That same year the school was renamed to its current name.
While 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) of the 55 acres (222,577.3 m²) site remained in the hands of the National Park Service
for historic preservation, 35 acres (141,640.1 m²) went to the college. Century old buildings were reused as classrooms while newer state-of-the-art facilities were built elsewhere.
, Springfield, Massachusetts
regional economic and cultural partnership alliance known as New England's Knowledge Corridor
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George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
was an important supplier of US armaments for over a century and a half before closing in 1968
It was originally known as the Springfield Technical Institute and was located a few blocks to the west
West
West is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography.West is one of the four cardinal directions or compass points. It is the opposite of east and is perpendicular to north and south.By convention, the left side of a map is west....
. Enrollment exceeded all expectations. The college moved in to occupy the majority of the Armory shortly after the armory closed. That same year the school was renamed to its current name.
While 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) of the 55 acres (222,577.3 m²) site remained in the hands of the National Park Service
National Park Service
The National Park Service is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations...
for historic preservation, 35 acres (141,640.1 m²) went to the college. Century old buildings were reused as classrooms while newer state-of-the-art facilities were built elsewhere.
Today
Springfield Technical Community College (otherwise known as STCC or pronounced Stick) remains one of the most diverse campuses in the state college system of Massachusetts. Offering the associate degree in over 30 programs and dozens of certificate/completion programs, the college is highly respected in the region. As with all two-year colleges in the United States, graduates of STCC may enroll at four-year colleges or universities to pursue additional education. In 2005 the women's soccer team won the national division 3 NJCAA title. The men's basketball team regularly wins 20 games a season as well and has advanced to Nationals in past seasons.Knowledge Corridor
STCC is a member of the Hartford, ConnecticutHartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
, Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern...
regional economic and cultural partnership alliance known as New England's Knowledge Corridor
Knowledge Corridor
The Knowledge Corridor is term for the area comprising north-central Connecticut and the south-central Connecticut River Valley in Western Massachusetts...
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