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
Brian D'Amore of Medfield, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Earns D3hoops.com and WACBA Recognition


Obi Obiora of Boston, Mass., Selected as WACBA Men's Rookie of the Week


Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Tabbed NEWMAC Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week


Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Nysa Casha of Andover, Mass., Selected WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Andrew Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Named ECAC Division III New England Co-Swimmer of the Week


Matt Suarez of Needham, Mass., Tabbed ECAC Division III New England Men's Diver of the Week


Matt Suarez of Needham, Mass., Named NEWMAC Men's Diver of the Week


Andrew Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Tabbed NEWMAC Swimmer of the Week

Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Named NEWBA and WACBA Rookie of the Week

Domenick Mastascusa of North Reading, Mass., Lauded as NEWMAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week


Matt Suarez of Needham, Mass., Earns Whit Griffith Award and Sets School Record at Worcester City Championship


Veronica Nikolaki of Athens, Greece, Sweeps Worcester City Championship Diving Titles, Earns Major Award


Ryan Moran of Pembroke, Mass., Sets WPI Men's Track and Field 3,000-Meter Run Record

Women's Track and Field Relay Record Falls at Bowdoin Invitational

Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


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


Aaron Todd of York, Maine, Tabbed WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week


Emily Martin of Penfield, N.Y., Takes Home WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week Accolades

Teddy Kostopoulos of Devon, Conn., Pins WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honors

Zach Karalis of North Andover, Mass., Shares WACBA Men's Player of the Week Accolades


Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Selected WACBA Women's Rookie of the Week


Rachel Pineda of Shrewsbury, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


Zach Karalis of North Andover, Mass., Scores WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honors

Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Named Westfield State Tournament MVP

Zach Karalis of North Andover, Mass., Named Salem State Holiday Classic Team MVP


Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass., Lands on ECAC Division III North Football All-Star Team


Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Adds NEWISA All-New England Honors to Resume


Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named WACBA Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week
