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Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Recognized by the National Academy of Engineering with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, WPI's pioneering project-based curriculum engages undergraduates in solving important scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 50 project centers around the world. WPI offers more than 70 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 18 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research to meet ongoing challenges in health and biotechnology; robotics and the internet of things; advanced materials and manufacturing; cyber, data, and security systems; learning science; and more. www.wpi.ed

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Recognized by the National Academy of Engineering with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, WPI's pioneering project-based curriculum engages undergraduates in solving important scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 50 project centers around the world. WPI offers more than 70 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 18 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research to meet ongoing challenges in health and biotechnology; robotics and the internet of things; advanced materials and manufacturing; cyber, data, and security systems; learning science; and more. www.wpi.ed

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Women's Rowing Varsity Eight Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

The configuration of Kinsey McNamara, Sarah Wutka, Christine Hovermale, Melissa Bazakas-Chamberlain, Marlies de Jong, Abby Sawyer, Eva Barinelli, Josephine Bowen, and coxswain Madeline Burke rowed to a first place finish (14:38.404), which was over thirty seconds ahead of Division I Holy Cross (15:11.081), Saturday at the Quinsigamond Snake Regatta.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 16

Connor Hoeckele of Granby, Conn., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Hoeckele was brilliant in a six-save effort in a scoreless draw Saturday night versus nationally-ranked Springfield.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 23

Brendan Nemes of Kingston, Mass., Honored as NEWMAC Men's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week

Also named the WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week, Nemes notched both goals in a crucial 2-1 overtime win versus Coast Guard on Saturday.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 16

Brendan Nemes of Kingston, Mass., Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

In the first game since the exam break, Nemes notched both goals in a 2-1 overtime win versus Coast Guard on Saturday.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 16

Garcia and Mahan Garner National Recognition from D3football.com

WPI senior Lou Garcia and junior Brian Mahan were honored by D3football.com, as announced on Monday and Tuesday.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 10

Blake Rice of North Branford, Conn., Named NEWMAC Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week

WPI senior Blake Rice and junior Brian Mahan garnered NEWMAC Football weekly honors. Rice was tabbed as the NEWMAC Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week along with Merchant Marine senior Brice Moore (Pace, Fla.) while Mahan was named as the NEWMAC Defensive Athlete of the Week.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 10

Karen (Noble) Mushrall of Mariaville, Maine, Secures NEWMAC Field Hockey Defensive Athlete of the Week Accolades

Mushrall yielded only one goal in a two-win week for WPI. In a 6-0 shared shutout at Clark, the junior stopped five shots and went on to go the distance in a double OT triumph at Wheaton. Of her 12 saves versus the Lyons, Mushrall came up huge with an amazing diving stick save late in regulation.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 10

Brooke Klepper of Miami Beach, Fla., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Kleeper continued her strong senior season by totaling 19 kills Saturday in the Engineers tri-meet sweep of Western Connecticut and Keene State.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 10

Blake Rice of North Branford, Conn., Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Rice tossed a season-high and career-equaling best three touchdowns as the Crimson and Gray went to Washington DC and defeated Catholic 31-14 in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 10

Abby O'Sullivan of Walpole, Mass., Tabbed NEWMAC Field Hockey Offensive Athlete of the Week

O'Sullivan, who was also named as the WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week, netted both goals in a non-conference triumph versus previously unbeaten Lasell.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 2

Walpole's Abby O'Sullivan Selected as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

O'Sullivan netted both goals in a non-conference triumph versus previously unbeaten Lasell.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 2

Barnstable's Dereck Pacheco Honored as WPI Men's Student Athlete of the Week

Of Pacheco's 17 tackles - 15 solo - on the year 11 are for-loss, including all three of his stops on Saturday versus Maine Maritime.
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Sports - 2017 Oct 2

Springfield's Reese Petersen Named NEWMAC Men's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week

Peterson provided a pair of assists and the Engineer defense yielded only one goal on 11 shots in a 2-0 week.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 26

Warwick's Avery Ingegneri Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Ingegneri won the individual title to lead the men's cross country team to its third consecutive sweep at the Worcester City Meet with a time of 27:49.7.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 26

Georgetown Resident Sydney Packard Tabbed as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Packard enjoyed a top 15 finish at the ultra-competitive Purple Valley Classic on Saturday.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 26

Sydney Packard of Georgetown, Mass., Named NEWMAC Women's Cross Country Co-Runner of the Week

Packard placed fifth at the Bates Super XC Shootout, which included No. 11 Tufts, No. 25 Bates and Wellesley, with a time of 18:49.2. The performance was the track & field All-American's cross country debut.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 18

Amanda Wetmore of Hudson, N.H., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Wetmore, bolstered by a .800 performance at Babson, hit .548 in conference play and .301 overall in a 1-2 week. Nationally, the freshman became the Division III leader with a .548 percentage after Tuesday's match. It is also the second-best in all three divisions.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 18

Paul Beatty of Halifax, Mass., Boasts NEWMAC Men's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week Accolades

Beatty scored twice in the second half to propel WPI to a 2-1 come-from-behind victory at Babson.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 18

Paul Beatty of Halifax, Mass., Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Beatty scored twice in the second half to propel WPI to a 2-1 come-from-behind victory at Babson.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 18

Izzy Garver of Owls Head, Maine, Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Garver scored twice in a 2-0 week for the Engineers.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11

Luke Reiniger of Rowley, Mass., Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Reiniger notched a goal (PK) and an assist in the second half of a 4-1 triumph at Mass Maritime Saturday.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11

Sean McAllen of Prospect, Conn., Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

McAllen totaled four rushing touchdowns with an average of 46.5 yards per score as WPI opened 2017 with a 48-0 win over Anna Maria.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11

Sophie Gomarlo of Swanzey, N.H., Selected as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Gomarlo posted a hat-trick and scored a pair of game-winners, while registering a perfect shooting percentage, in the Engineers opening weekend.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11

Pacheco and Herrington Earn First-Ever NEWMAC Football Weekly Honors

WPI senior Dereck Pacheco and junior Spencer Herrington each claimed one of the first-ever NEWMAC Football Athlete of the Week honors which were handed out on September 5th. Pacheco was tabbed as the defensive athlete of the week while Herrington claimed special teams athlete of the week accolades. Springfield senior Jake Eglintine (Ballston Spa, NY) took home offensive athlete of the week laurels.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11

Gomarlo Named NEWMAC Women's Soccer Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week

Westwood, MA --- WPI senior Sophie Gomarlo (Swanzey, NH) has been tabbed as the NEWMAC Women's Soccer Co-Offensive Athlete of the Week.
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Sports - 2017 Sep 11

WPI Cross Country Rosters Revealed

The following 15 men and 14 women have earned a spot on the team.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30

WPI Football Roster Revaled

The following 111 student-athletes earned a spot on the opening day roster.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30

WPI Women's Soccer Roster Revealed

The following 25 student-athletes are on the opening day roster.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30

WPI Men's Soccer Roster Revealed

The following 30 student-athletes are on the opening day roster.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30

WPI Field Hockey Roster Revealed

The following 21 WPI student-athletes have made the opening day roster.
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Sports - 2017 Aug 30
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