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
Emily Newman of North Easton, Mass., Selected NEWMAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week

Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Earns Brian Savilonis Award at Worcester City Cross Country Championships


Ryan Moran of Pembroke, Mass., Earns Brian Savilonis Award at Worcester City Cross Country Championships


Emily Newman of Easton, Mass., Claims WPI Women's Student of the Week Honors


Austin Scott of Waddington, N.Y., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Enrollment

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Enrollment


Dereck Pacheco of Barnstable, Mass., Adds D3football.com, ECAC Weekly Accolades to Collection


Dereck Pacheco of Barnstable, Mass., Earns Liberty League Football Defensive Player of the Week Accolades


Blaine Bursey of Middleburg, Fla., Claims Second Liberty League Special Teams Player of the Week Honor

Dereck Pacheco of Barnstable, Mass., Tabbed WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Cassandra Tomerlin of La Quinta, Calif., Named WPI Women'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 from Intensive Research Projects

Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Earns Back-to-Back NEWMAC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week Accolades

Casey Hunt of Granby, Conn., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


Brendan Nemes of Kingston, Mass., Selected WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Blaine Bursey of Middleburg, Fla., Named ECAC Division III North Football Special Teams Player of the Week


Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Claims NEWMAC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week Laurels

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

Blaine Bursey of Middleburg, Fla., Tabbed Liberty League Football Special Teams Player of the Week


Dan Eckler of Stoughton, Mass., Earns Liberty League Football Offensive Performer of the Week Honors


Dan Eckler of Stoughton, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week


Men's Basketball Program and Three Individuals Earn NABC Academic Accolades

Nina Murphy-Cook of Roseville, Calif., Collects 2015 NFCA Division III Golden Shoe Award

Ten From WPI Track and Field Feted by USTFCCCA for Academics


Fall River, Mass., Resident Jake Brown Nominated for AFCA Good Works Team


Eight WPI Swimmers and Divers Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors


WPI Athletics Doles Out Hardware at Annual Banquet
