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

Haili Welton of Southbury, Conn., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


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


Eight from WPI Football Land on Worcester Area Football All-Star Team


Eric Crevoiserat of Glastonbury, Conn., Named to NSCAA Division III Men's Soccer All-New England Third Team

Veronica Nikolaki of Athens, Greece, Sets 1-meter and 3-meter Dual Meet Records

Twelve WPI School Records Fall Over the Weekend


Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Honored by NEWMAC, NEWBA


Laura Pumphrey of East Hampton, Conn., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


Alex Powers of North Scituate, R.I., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Chris Rodgers of Franklin, Mass., Tabbed WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week

Stasha Greenalch of Newington, Conn., Tabbed WACBA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week


Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass., Selected to New England Football Writers Division II/III All-Region Team


Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass, Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


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

Aaron Marshall of Achushnet, Mass., Named ECAC Division III Northwest Football Special Teams Performer of the Week

WPI Football Places Seven, Including Four First-Teamers, on All-Liberty League Squad


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


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


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

Rachel Pineda of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named to Worcester City All-Tournament Team

Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Selected Worcester City Tournament MVP


Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


Andrew Kelleher of Poughquag, N.Y., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Aaron Marshall of Achushnet, Mass., Tabbed Liberty League Football Special Teams Performer of the Week

Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass., Named NEWMAC Women's Co-Swimmer of the Week

WPI's 400-Yard Medley Relay Claims NEWMAC Men's Swimming & Diving Relay Team of the Week Accolades


Susannah Gray of York, Maine Lands on NEWMAC Women's Soccer All-Conference Second Team


Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named to NEWMAC Women's Soccer All-Conference First Team


Abby Cervelloni of Charlottesville, Va., Lands on NEWMAC Field Hockey All-Conference Second Team
