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
WPI Men's 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Narrowly Misses Evening Finals at NCAA Championships

Zach Blanchard of Warwick, R.I., Named WPI Men's Spring Student-Athlete of the Week


Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Adds NABC All-Northeast Second Team Honor to Resume


Andrew Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Kicks Off Men's Swimming and Diving Participation at NCAA Championships


Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Named NEWBA Senior All-Star Classic Selection

Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Lands on D3hoops.com All-Northeast Region Team

Kristin Gallagher of Coventry, R.I., Named NEWMAC Softball Player of the Week


Alex Venditti of Newton, Mass., Rakes in NEWMAC Baseball Player of the Week Accolades


Laura Pumphrey of East Hampton, Conn., Earns All-America Status, WPI Women's Winter Student-Athlete of the Week Accolades


Kristin Gallagher of Coventry, R.I., Tabbed WPI Women's Spring Student-Athlete of the Week

Brian Amato of Newington, Conn., Hauls in Awards, including All-America Status in Wrestling

Alex Venditti of Newton, Mass., Named WPI Men's Spring Student-Athlete of the Week


Laura Pumphrey of East Hampton, Conn., to Participate in NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships


Clare Doolin of Newton, Mass., Named NEWMAC Softball Pitcher of the Week


Women's Track and Field 4x200-Meter Relay Sets School Record

Track and Field Distance Medley Relay Team Tabbed WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Softball Pitching Staff Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week


Chris Rodgers of Franklin, Mass., Tabbed WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week


Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Named to NEWMAC Women's Basketball Second Team


Trio From Men's Basketball Earn NEWMAC Postseason Awards

WPI Men's Basketball Earns NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship At-Large Berth

Six WPI Track and Field Records Fall at All-New England Championships


Women's Track and Field 4x800-Meter Relay Garners WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week Accolades


WPI Announces Project Honorable Mentions Awards


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

WPI Announces Project Honors

Twelve WPI Winter Student-Athletes Earn NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Accolades


WPI Men's 800 Yard Freestyle Relay Headed to NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships


WPI Announces Top Winners for Project Work


Swimming and Diving Sets Records and Hauls in All-Conference Hardware
