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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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Joe Pizzuto of Liverpool, N.Y., Named WPI Co-Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

PIzzuto helped the WPI wrestling team defeat Springfield for the second time in school history.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 16

Five WPI Cross Country Student-Athletes Tabbed USTFCCCA All-Academic

All-Academic honorees must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 and have finished in the top 25 percent of finishers at their regional championship.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 12
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Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Tabbed NEWBA and WACBA Rookie of the Week

Biney drained 9-of-15 shots from field as the Crimson and Gray went 1-1 last week in conference play.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 10
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Ryan Dennis of Milford, Conn., Sets WPI Track and Field School Record

Dennis made his mark in the 500-meter dash with a 10th-place 1:06.56 at the Boston University Scarlet and White Invitational on Saturday.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 9
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Austin Holliday of Danville, Calif., Claims WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week Honors

Holliday was the top Division III finisher and set the school record in both the 60-meter and 200-meter dash at the Boston University Scarlet & White Invitational on Saturday.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 9

Julie Tevenan of Weymouth, Mass., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Tevenan clocked the best time among Division III New England student-athletes and set the school record with a 5:06.49 in the mile at the Boston University Scarlet & White Invitational on Saturday.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 9

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) - 2015 Feb 6
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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) - 2015 Feb 6
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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) - 2015 Feb 6
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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) - 2015 Feb 6

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) - 2015 Feb 6

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) - 2015 Feb 6
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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) - 2015 Feb 6
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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) - 2015 Feb 6
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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) - 2015 Feb 6

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects in New York

About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 5

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Scotland Following Intensive Research Projects

About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 5
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Panama Following Intensive Research Projects

About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 5
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from China Following Intensive Research Projects

About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university's more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 5
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2014 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 - 2015 Feb 5

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2014 Dean's List

A total of 1,082 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI's fall 2014 Dean's List. The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differ from that of 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 - 2015 Feb 5

Sarah Muse of Rye, N.H., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Muse established a new personal best with a height of 10-0 and in the process qualified for the Division III New England Championships which will be held later this month at Smith.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 2
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Brian D'Amore of Medfield, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

D'Amore established a new school record with a victory in the 60-meter dash and was on a winning relay for WPI Saturday at the Tufts Stampede.
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Sports - 2015 Feb 2
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Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Earns D3hoops.com and WACBA Recognition

Longwell averaged 17.5 points and 8.5 rebounds as the eighth-ranked Engineers won a pair of contests last week
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Sports - 2015 Jan 28
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Obi Obiora of Boston, Mass., Selected as WACBA Men's Rookie of the Week

Obiora shot a blistering 71.4 percent from the floor while totaling 11 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks in wins against Clark and Wheaton.
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Sports - 2015 Jan 28

Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Tabbed NEWMAC Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week

Longwell, also the WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week, averaged 17.5 points and 8.5 rebounds as the eighth-ranked Engineers won a pair of contests last week.
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Sports - 2015 Jan 26

Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Longwell averaged 17.5 points and 8.5 rebounds as the eighth-ranked Engineers won a pair of contests last week, including a game-best 24 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists without a turnover in WPI's 92-68 victory Saturday versus Wheaton.
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Sports - 2015 Jan 26
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Nysa Casha of Andover, Mass., Selected WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Casha helped WPI take a double-dual against host UMass Dartmouth and NEWMAC rival Wheaton on Wednesday with a pair of victories and a second place finish.
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Sports - 2015 Jan 26
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Andrew Bauer of Cumberland, R.I., Named ECAC Division III New England Co-Swimmer of the Week

Bauer guided WPI to its third straight Paul Parenteau trophy in winning the Worcester City Meet.
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Sports - 2015 Jan 21
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Matt Suarez of Needham, Mass., Tabbed ECAC Division III New England Men's Diver of the Week

Suarez claimed the 1-meter dive (354.21 points) and reset his own school record in the 3-meter dive (381.38) as WPI captured its third consecutive Paul Parenteau trophy as city champions.
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Sports - 2015 Jan 21
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