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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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Mary-Lee Barboza of Rochester, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Barboza made her senior day a memorable one on Saturday as she netted a pair of second half goals to help WPI defeat Wheaton 4-1 and take a big step to securing a spot in the NEWMAC postseason tournament.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 27

Men's Rowing Varsity Eight Named WPI Men's Student-Athletes of the Week

The boat consisting of Kendell Cotton, Matt Foley, Dean Schifilliti, Jackson Krupnick, Danny Singer, Nick Cebry, Keegan Cole, Matt Deptula and coxswain Mitra Marvasti-Sitterly placed sixth overall, was the top finisher from New England, in the men's collegiate eight race at the iconic Head of the Charles Regatta, completing the course in a time of 15:39.607.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 21

Nate Peterson of Mashpee, Mass., Selected NEWMAC Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

Peterson knocked home a rebound following a free kick that had drilled off the post in the 78th minute to help the Engineers post their third NEWMAC win in four contests.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 21

Sean Murphy of Mattapoisett, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Murphy returned an interception 48 yards for a touchdown in WPI's 23-7 conference victory over Union.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 20

Libbi Richardson of Uxbridge, Mass., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Richardson netted a pair of game-winning goals and chipped in with an assist during a 2-1 week for the Engineers.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 20

Abbey Teliska of LaGrangeville, N.Y., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Teliska posted a career-best eight saves in a 1-0 win over Wellesley on Saturday en route to registering her second career clean sheet.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 20

Abbey Teliska of LaGrangeville, N.Y., Claims NEWMAC Defensive Player of the Week Honor

Teliska helped the Engineers improve to 3-2-1 in the NEWMAC with a shutout in net during WPI's 1-0 conference road victory at Wellesley on Saturday afternoon.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 20

WPI's Shay Feeley of Franklin, Mass., Lands on Johnson & Wales Invitational All-Tournament Team

Feeley averaged just under 29 assists per match to go with 33 digs, six aces and six block assists in a quartet of matches this past weekend en route to earning Johnson & Wales Invitational All-Tournament team status.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 6

Tynan MacLeod of Groton, Mass., Named NEWMAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

MacLeod scored NEWMAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week accolades for his effort in a pair of matches last week.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 6

Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Named NEWMAC Women's Cross Country Co-Runner of the Week

Tevenan was named the NEWMAC Women's Cross Country Co-Runner of the Week following a top 10 finish at the Paul Short Run on Saturday.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 6

Tynan MacLeod of Groton, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

MacLeod netted three goals and recorded a pair of assists during a 2-0 week for WPI.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 6

Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Tevenan clocked a time 22:50 to finish ninth in a field of over 300 runners in the Paul Short Run white race on Saturday afternoon at Division I Lehigh.
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Sports - 2014 Oct 6

Joe Kelly of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Claims Brian Savilonis Award at City Cross Country Championship

Kelly was the fastest overall senior with a sixth-place finish at the Worcester City Meet on Saturday.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 30

Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass. Tackles WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honor

Murtagh established a new career-high for tackles with 16 stops in WPI's loss Saturday evening to Rensselaer in the annual Transit Trophy game.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 30

Erin Bracken of Bridgewater, Mass. Nets WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week Honor

Bracken knocked home her own rebound with just four seconds left in overtime to lift WPI to a historic 2-1 victory Saturday over regionally-ranked Wheaton.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 29

Ryan Moran of Pembroke, Mass. Moran Nabs Multiple Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week Awards

Moran claimed his second NEWMAC Men's Runner of the Week award and was also named ECAC Division III New England Men's Runner of the Week for his third place finish at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational on September 20.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 25

Ryan Moran of Pembroke, Mass. Lauded as the NEWMAC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week

Moran was named the NEWMAC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week as he repeated as the individual champion to help the Engineers capture the team title at the Smith Invitational on September 6.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 25

Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Awarded WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Doherty scored a goal in each half tp pace the Engineers in a 3-1 trumph versus Framingham State.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 25

Ryan Moran of Pembroke, Mass., Awarded WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Moran paced third to guide the Engineers to a second-place showing at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational on Saturday.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 25

Caroline Mazzola of Harvard, Mass., Awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Mazzola helped WPI jump out to a 5-0 start for the first time since the 2006 campaign by notching a goal in each of the Engineers victories last week.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 18

Kurt Naugler of Westford, Mass., Awarded WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Naugler showed a flair for the dramatic as WPI remained undefeated with a pair of victories last week.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 18

Shay Feeley of Franklin, Mass., Awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Feeley was named MVP of the Worcester City Tournament after averaging 8.4 assists per set as the Engineers defeated Worcester State and Clark by identical 3-1 scores.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 18

Sean Murphy of Mattapoisett, Mass., Awarded WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Murphy led a defensive effort that held Curry scoreless on its final 15 possessions of WPI's season-opening 29-7 victory on Friday.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 17

Samuel Russell of South Glastonbury, Conn., Awarded WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Russell earned Tournament MVP honors as WPI claimed its fourth straight Worcester City Tournament championship.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 4

Grace Davis of East Sandwich, Mass. Awarded WPI's Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Davis played a huge role as WPI rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Lasell 3-2 in its season opener.
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Sports - 2014 Sep 4
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