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
Spencer Herrington of Clearfield, Pa., Repeats as NEWMAC Football Special Teams Athlete of the Year

Women's Soccer Trio Nets NEWMAC All-Conference Accolades


Five From WPI Men's Soccer Named All-NEWMAC


Three From WPI Field Hockey Recognized as All-NEWMAC


Andover's Azita Bakhtyari Named to NEWMAC Women's Volleyball All-Conference Second Team

Doherty and Adams Named Google Cloud Men's Soccer Academic All-District

Five From Football Recognized as Day Repeats as Google Cloud Academic All-District


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72 WPI Fall Student-Athletes Earn NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Honors


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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

Herrington and Ostrowski Collect NEWMAC Football Weekly Accolades


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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Welcomes the Class of 2022


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