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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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Anthony Vigliotta of Beverly, Mass., Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Vigliotta began a seven day stretch with a pair of assists last Sunday at Worcester State. He followed it up with the game-tying goal and a helper on the double-overtime game-winner at Framingham State Wednesday.
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Sports - 2016 Sep 12

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Sep 8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Sep 8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Sep 8

Andrew Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Named CollegeSwimming.com D-III Preseason All-America

WPI swimming & diving senior Andrew Bauer has been named a preseason All-America by CollegeSwimming.com, as announced earlier this week.
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Sports - 2016 Sep 8

Football Trio Honored by Liberty League

Senior Blaine Bursey and freshman Sean McAllen earned weekly football awards as chosen by the Liberty League. Bursey was named the league's special teams performer of the week while McAllen was tabbed as the rookie of the week. Senior Brian Murtagh was named an honorable mention.
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Sports - 2016 Sep 8

Susannah Gray of York, Maine, Named WPI Female Student-Athlete of the Week

Gray handed in a natural hat trick, including the game-winner, in the Engineers 2016 debut at Suffolk Thursday. She also chipped in on an insurance goal Saturday in a victory vs Salem State.
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Sports - 2016 Sep 8

Blaine Bursey of Middleburg, Fla., Tabbed as WPI Male Student-Athlete of the Week

Bursey converted all four PAT attempts and all three field goal opportunities, including the overtime game-winner to lift WPI past MIT, 37-34 Friday night.
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Sports - 2016 Sep 8

Five From Track and Field Feted by USTFCCCA; Both Teams Also Honored

Paced by NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championship participants, senior Liz Pellegrini, senior Alex Price, and freshman Michelle Gencorelli, five student-athletes drew recognition for their performance on the track and in the classroom. Lea Strangio and Warren Staver rounded out the individual honorees. Both the men and women's teams were honored as well for their cumulative GPAs.
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Sports - 2016 Aug 4

Newton, Mass., Native Alex Venditti Tabbed New England Baseball Journal Division III Player of the Year

The New England Baseball Journal had named WPI's Alex Venditti (Newton, MA) as its Division III Player of the Year, as revealed in the July 2016 edition of the publication.
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Sports - 2016 Jul 1

Worcester's Liz Pellegrini Presented With Key to the City

Pellegrini, a biomedical engineering major and first WPI female runner to earn All-America honors, joined some elite company Tuesday evening when she was awarded the Key to the City by Worcester Mayor Joe Petty.
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Sports - 2016 Jul 1

Shrewsbury, Mass., Native Emily Doherty Headlines NEWMAC NCAA Woman of the Year Nominees

The senior was a member of the WPI women's soccer team where she was a two-time NEWMAC All-Conference honoree, two-time All-New England selection while capping off her career with a Third Team All-America recognition. Off the field she was participated in Big Brother Big Sister, Colleges Against Cancer, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Student Teaching Assistant, Institute of Industrial Engineers and was a member of Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial Engineers Honors Society).
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Sports - 2016 Jul 1

Swimming and Diving Impressive in the Pool and in the Classroom

Five members of the WPI swimming and diving team were named College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-Americans while each gender earned CSCAA Scholar All-America team status.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 27

Liz Pellegrini of Worcester, Mass., Lauded as Track and Field Academic All-America, as Selected by CoSIDA

WPI senior Liz Pellegrini adds Academic All-America accolades to her collection of honors following the 2015-16 track & field season as she was selected to the second team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
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Sports - 2016 Jun 27

WPI Athletics Announces 2015-16 Award Winners

The WPI athletic department recently honored all of its 20 varsity teams which encompasses nearly 600 student-athletes at its annual awards banquet. During the festivities, twelve student-athletes were presented with major awards. These accolades highlight some of the best varsity student-athletes at WPI who excel both in the classroom and in their respective sports.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 16

Students Receive Undergraduate Degrees at 148th WPI Commencement

This year's undergraduate address was given by Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a national nonprofit organization that seeks to equip girls in grades 6 through 12 with computing skills and help close the gender gap in technology.
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Graduation - 2016 Jun 14

Local Residents Receive Master's and Doctoral Degrees at 148th WPI Commencement

France Cordova, director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), addressed the graduating class and received an honorary doctor of science degree.
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Graduation - 2016 Jun 14

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Jun 13

Baseball's Venditti, D'Ambrosio, Mulready and Vaitkunas Collect Regional Accolades

WPI senior Alex Venditti has earned another major award and was named All-ECAC along with classmates Vinny D'Ambrosio and John Mulready, as well as junior Mike Vaitkunas. Venditti adds ECAC Division III New England Player of the Year and first team honors to his haul. D'Ambrosio, Mulready and Vaitkunas, meanwhile, were named to the second team.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Four Softball Student-Athletes Tabbed All-ECAC

Softball head coach Whitney Goldstein along with sophomore Nina Murphy-Cook, sophomore Ama Biney, senior Clare Doolin and junior Lindsay Gurska were recognized by the ECAC for their on-field performance in 2016. Goldstein was named the ECAC Division III Softball Coach of the Year while Murphy-Cook, Biney and Doolin were named All-ECAC first teamers and Gurska headlined the second team.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Men's Swimming and Diving's Hughes and Field Hockey's Shevchuk Named Academic All-Americans

WPI men's swimming and diving senior Nathan Hughes (Arlington, VA) and field hockey and softball junior Hope Shevchuk (Burlington, CT) have been named to Academic All-America Division III At-Large teams as voted upon by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Hughes was selected to the second team while Shevchuk earned third team accolades.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Women's Rowing's Allen, Golden and Olson Lauded by CRCA For Academics

The WPI women's rowing trio of junior Audrey Allen, junior Jennifer Golden and senior Kristin Olson were named Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) National Scholar-Athletes for the second consecutive year.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Six Engineers Honored as Venditti Repeats as Worcester Area Baseball Player of the Year

Senior Alex Venditti, the 2013 rookie of the year and second team selection, also takes home first team honors for the second year in-a-row. He was joined on the top team by classmates Vinny D'Ambrosio and John Mulready, in addition to junior Mike Vaitkunas. Freshman Steven Gallagher and sophomore Steven D'Agostino represented the Engineers on the second team.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Jason Beauregard of New Bedford, Mass., Competes at NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Senior Jason Beauregard finished 16th in the hammer throw with his initial toss of 175-3. He was fourth in his flight after the first round. Edward Cummins from Rhode Island College claimed the title with a heave of 204 feet.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Worcester's Liz Pellegrini Earns All-America Accolades in Track and Field Season Finale

WPI senior Liz Pellegrini capped off her outstanding career by resetting her own school record en route to a runner up finish in the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Division III Championships on Saturday at Wartburg.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Alex Venditti of Newton, Mass., Nabs Pair of Baseball All-America Honors, Including First Team ABCA

Thursday was a busy day on the baseball awards circuit for WPI senior Alex Venditti. The senior was named to a pair of All-America teams, including first team by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and second team by D3baseball.com.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Cross Country and Track & Field Trio Earn CoSIDA Academic All-District Accolades

Junior Austin Scott, senior Liz Pellegrini and sophomore Lea Strangio were named Academic All-District in the sports of cross country and/or track & field by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) from District I comprised of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. They now move on to the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

WPI Women's Track & Field Competes at NCAA Division III Championships

WPI senior Liz Pellegrini (Worcester, MA) advanced to Saturday's 400-meter hurdle national title race thanks to a school-record performance Thursday afternoon at the 2016 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships hosted by Wartburg. The 4x100-meter relay, meanwhile, finished 13th.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Softball's Nina Murphy-Cook of Roseville, Calif., Promoted to NFCA DIII All-America Second Team

WPI sophomore Nina Murphy-Cook (Roseville, CA) has been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-America Second Team. The selections were revealed at the NCAA Division III Softball Championship banquet.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 13

Baseball Trio Earns NEIBA and ABCA All-New England Baseball Honors

WPI senior Alex Venditti picked up two more All-Region nods and was named the NEIBA and ABCA New England Player of the Year Tuesday. He was tabbed an All-New England first teamer Monday by D3baseball.com. Seniors Vinny D'Ambrosio and John Mulready were also honored by both organizations as third team members.
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Sports - 2016 Jun 10
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