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
Austin Shrewsbury of Westfield, Mass., Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

WPI Men's Basketball Earns NCAA Selection for 10th Time in 12 Years


WPI Women's Basketball to Visit Scranton for First Round of NCAA Division III Tournament


Five WPI Men Selected to Compete at NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships


Six WPI Student-Athletes; Both Men's and Women's Cross Country Honored for Academics by USTFCCCA

Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

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


Sean Doncaster of Medford, Mass., Tabbed NEWMAC Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week (Feb. 15)


25 WPI Winter Student-Athletes Praised by NEWMAC for Academics


Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2015 Dean's List

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2015 Dean's List

Lea Strangio of Watertown, Mass., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


Sean Doncaster of Medford, Mass., Selected as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects


Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return Following Intensive Research Projects

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects


Jahshanti Allen of New York, N.Y., Tabbed WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week


Bauer and Nikolaki Earn NEWMAC Weekly Swimming and Diving Accolades


Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Again Tabbed WACBA Women's Basketball Player of the Week (Jan. 10)

Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Named @WACBAHoops Women's Basketball Player of the Week (Jan. 17)

Justin Marsh of Upper Black Eddy, Pa., Becomes Wrestling's All-Time Dual Meet Winner


Zach Grasis of East Brookfield, Mass., Participates in Dream Bowl IV


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


Liz Pellegrini of Worcester, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Connor Morette of Leominster, Mass., Honored as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 31)

Priscilla Dunphy of Barrington, R.I., Selected as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 31)


Emily Martin of Penfield, N.Y., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 24)


Justin Marsh of Upper Black Eddy, Pa., Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 24)


Carley Dykstra of Andover, N.J., Honored as WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 17)
