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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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Megan Desanty selected as Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow for 2022-2023

Megan Desanty will be a Newman Civic Fellow for 2022-2023. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.
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Student Competition - 2022 Apr 21

WPI Announces Student Honorable Mentions of Prestigious Kranich Prize

The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 6

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2022 Salisbury Prize Award Winners

A total of 24 undergraduate students out of a class of more than 1,200-were nominated by WPI faculty to receive this award.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 May 6

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2021 Dean's List

The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differs from most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean's List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.
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Dean's List - 2022 Mar 29

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete 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) - 2022 Mar 8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces President's Interactive Qualifying Project Award Finalists

Utilizing research, science, and humanity, IQP finalists demonstrate global impact of projects.
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President's List - 2022 Mar 1

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces First Place Winner in the 2021 President's IQP (Interactive Qualifying Project) Awards

Utilizing research, science, and humanity, IQP finalists demonstrate global impact of projects.
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President's List - 2022 Mar 1

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2021 Dean's List

The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differs from most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean's List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.
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Dean's List - 2022 Feb 22

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2021 Dean's List

The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differs from most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean's List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.
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Dean's List - 2022 Feb 7

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete 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) - 2022 Feb 3

Tessa Lytle Performs with Most Decorated U.S. Synchronized Skating Team at U.S. International Figure Skating Classic

WPI student, Tessa Lytle, performed on September 18 with the most decorated U.S. synchronized skating team.
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Sports - 2021 Sep 27

WPI Announces Student Honorable Mentions of Prestigious Kranich Prize

The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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Academic Award - 2021 Sep 21

WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Kranich Prize

The Wilmer L. and Margaret M. Kranich Prize is awarded annually to the WPI student who best exemplifies excellence in the humanities and arts and its full integration into his/her undergraduate experiences.
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Academic Award - 2021 Sep 21

WPI Announces Student Honorable Mentions of Prestigious Two Towers Prize

The Two Towers Prize is awarded to students who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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Academic Award - 2021 Sep 21

WPI Announces Student Winner of Prestigious Two Towers Prize

The Two Towers Prize is awarded to students who best exemplify a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical aspects of course work and other activities at WPI.
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Academic Award - 2021 Sep 21

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Welcomes the Class of 2025

WPI, 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.
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Enrollment - 2021 Aug 18

Research on 'Active' Fluids Led by WPI Undergraduates is Published in Scientific Reports

Two undergraduate students working with Kun-Ta Wu, assistant professor in the Department of Physics, are the lead authors of a new report on how "active" fluids develop circulatory flows within a millimeter-scale droplet.
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Research / Grant - 2021 Jul 22

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2021 Salisbury Prize Award Winners

A total of 27 undergraduate students out of a class of more than 1,200-were nominated by WPI faculty to receive this award.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Jul 21

Students Inducted into WPI Chapter of Business School Honor Society

The WPI Business School is proud to announce its student inductees into the honor society Alpha Pi Mu.
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Honor Society - 2021 Jun 25

Students Inducted into WPI Chapter of Business School Honor Society

The WPI Business School is proud to announce its student inductees into the honor society Beta Gamma Sigma.
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Honor Society - 2021 Jun 25

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Spring 2021 Dean's List

The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differs from most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean's List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.
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Dean's List - 2021 Jun 24

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergrads Developing Partial Hand Prosthetic for Injured Texas College Student

WPI team blends robotics, biomedical engineering, and mechanical engineering to help University of Houston student regain hope following a devastating car accident.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 May 4

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete 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) - 2021 Jun 1

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Gompei's Goat Cheese Team Overcomes COVID-19 Challenges

Like many other organizations, WPI's Gompei's Goat Cheese (GGC), which began as a student project in 2013, was forced to adjust their business practices in the face of COVID-19.
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Business/professional - 2021 Apr 16

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete 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) - 2021 Apr 16

WPI student team wins actuarial case competition

The WPI Actuarial Math Student Team which took top honors in this year's Actuarial Case Competition.
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Academic competition - 2021 Apr 14

WPI student team wins actuarial case competition

The WPI Actuarial Math Student Team took top honors in this year's Actuarial Case Competition.
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Academic competition - 2021 Apr 14

WPI student team wins actuarial case competition

The WPI Actuarial Math Student Team took top honors in this year's Actuarial Case Competition.
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Academic competition - 2021 Apr 14

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces First Place Winner in the 2020 President's IQP (Interactive Qualifying Project) Awards

Utilizing research, science, and humanity, IQP finalists demonstrate global impact of projects.
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President's List - 2021 Mar 23

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces President's Interactive Qualifying Project Award Finalists

Utilizing research, science, and humanity, IQP finalists demonstrate global impact of projects.
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President's List - 2021 Mar 23
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