Western New England University names new president
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University has appointed Joseph C. Hartman as the university's seventh president.
Hartman will take over June 1.
Hartman is currently provost and vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he has led academic affairs since 2019.
State records show Hartman's annual salary for 2026 at Lowell would have been $400,799. His salary was $363,842 in 2025.
Prior to becoming provost, Hartman — who holds a doctorate and is an engineer — served as dean of the Francis College of Engineering at UMass Lowell.
"Joe Hartman brings the experience, judgment and collaborative leadership needed to lead Western New England University at this pivotal moment," said Elena Gervino, chair of the university's trustees, in a written statement.
Interim President Michael Alexander served in that role since July. University President Robert E. Johnson retired in August.
"(The university's) commitment to student achievement, academic excellence, and professional preparation deeply resonates with my own values," Hartman said in the statement.
The university has 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-time undergraduates. Its 215-acre campus is in Springfield.
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