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
Rowing Varsity Eight Tabbed WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

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


Softball Sweeps NEWMAC Weekly Awards


Mike Vaitkunas of Auburn, Mass., Tabbed NEWMAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week


Mike Vaitkunas of Auburn, Mass., Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Medino and Gurska Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athletes of the Week

Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Completes Hoops Awards Circuit With ECAC DIII NE Second Team Honors


Nina Murphy-Cook of Roseville, Calif., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


Dan Bettigole of South Windsor, Conn., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Brittney Lambert of Hudson, N.H., Tabbed ECAC Division III New England Track and Field Rookie of the Week

Men's and Women's 4x100-Meter Relay Teams Earn NEWMAC Weekly Awards

Austin Holliday of Danville, Calif., Lauded as NEWMAC Men's Track Athlete of the Week


Brittney Lambert of Hudson, N.H., Named NEWMAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week


Brittney Lambert of Hudson, N.H., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


Harry Lanphear of Manchester, Maine, Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Fourteen Student-Athletes Honored for Academics by NFHCA

WPI Men's 800-Yard Freestyle Relay Named WPI Men's Winter Student-Athlete of the Week


Men's Swimming and Diving Posts Strong Showing on Final Day of NCAA Championships


Men's Swimming and Diving Enjoys Success on Day 3 of NCAA Championships


WPI Men's 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Narrowly Misses Evening Finals at NCAA Championships

Zach Blanchard of Warwick, R.I., Named WPI Men's Spring Student-Athlete of the Week

Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Adds NABC All-Northeast Second Team Honor to Resume


Andrew Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Kicks Off Men's Swimming and Diving Participation at NCAA Championships


Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Named NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic Selection


Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Lands on D3hoops.com All-Northeast Region Team

Kristin Gallagher of Coventry, R.I., Named NEWMAC Softball Player of the Week

Alex Venditti of Newton, Mass., Rakes in NEWMAC Baseball Player of the Week Accolades


Laura Pumphrey of East Hampton, Conn., Earns All-America Status, WPI Women's Winter Student-Athlete of the Week Accolades


Kristin Gallagher of Coventry, R.I., Tabbed WPI Women's Spring Student-Athlete of the Week


Brian Amato of Newington, Conn., Hauls in Awards, including All-America Status in Wrestling
