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
(see more)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
Six WPI Student-Athletes; Both Men's and Women's Cross Country Honored for Academics by USTFCCCA

Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


Andrew Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Sean Doncaster of Medford, Mass., Tabbed NEWMAC Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week (Feb. 15)


25 WPI Winter Student-Athletes Praised by NEWMAC for Academics

Lea Strangio of Watertown, Mass., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Sean Doncaster of Medford, Mass., Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Jahshanti Allen of New York, N.Y., Tabbed WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week


Bauer and Nikolaki Earn NEWMAC Weekly Swimming and Diving Accolades


Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Again Tabbed WACBA Women's Basketball Player of the Week (Jan. 10)

Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Named @WACBAHoops Women's Basketball Player of the Week (Jan. 17)

Justin Marsh of Upper Black Eddy, Pa., Becomes Wrestling's All-Time Dual Meet Winner


Zach Grasis of East Brookfield, Mass., Participates in Dream Bowl IV


Brian Amato of Newington, Conn., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Liz Pellegrini of Worcester, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Connor Morette of Leominster, Mass., Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 31)

Priscilla Dunphy of Barrington, R.I., Selected as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 31)


Emily Martin of Penfield, N.Y., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 24)


Justin Marsh of Upper Black Eddy, Pa., Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 24)


Carley Dykstra of Andover, N.J., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 17)

Alex Gallant of Lakeville, Mass., Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 17)

Seven from Football Named to 25th annual Steve "Merc" Morris All-Star Team


Softball Team and Six Student-Athletes Lauded for Academics by NFCA


Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Again Honored With NEWMAC Women's Basketball Weekly Accolade


Eva Childers of Henniker, N.H., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Andrew and Jack Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Named WPI Men's Student-Athletes of the Week

Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Collects NEWISA All-New England Recognition


Clyde Niba of Atlanta, Ga., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Tabbed NEWMAC Women's Basketball Co-Player of the Week; Honored by NEWBA


Clyde Niba of Atlanta, Ga., Tabbed NEWMAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week
