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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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Laura Pumphrey of East Hampton, Conn., Named WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Pumphrey won a pair of events and claimed the indoor program record in the high jump as the WPI women's track and field team captured the Springfield College Invitational on Saturday.
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Sports - 2014 Dec 8

Alex Powers of North Scituate, R.I., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Powers posted four individual wins, a school record and an NCAA B cut and swam on five winning relays as WPI repeated as the Gompei Invitational champions this past weekend.
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Sports - 2014 Dec 8
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Chris Rodgers of Franklin, Mass., Tabbed WACBA Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week

Rogers notched a team-high 13 points to anchor a balanced scoring effort in Men's Basketball's 67-54 home victory over Curry while his layup with 44 seconds left in overtime pushed the Engineers past Chicago on Saturday.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 25
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Stasha Greenalch of Newington, Conn., Tabbed WACBA Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week

Greenalch tallied all eight of her points, including a pair of 3-pointers, in Women's Basketball's 56-35 road triumph at 2014 NCAA Tournament participant Rhode Island College on Saturday.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 25
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Brian Murtagh of Wayland, Mass., Selected to New England Football Writers Division II/III All-Region Team

Murtagh led the Liberty League in total tackles with 106 while his 75 solo tackles were 13 more than the second highest in the conference. The middle linebacker stuffed the stat sheets with three sacks, seven tackles for loss, three QB hurries, three interceptions, a pass backup and a recovered fumble. Murtagh disrupted an overtime two point conversion attempt to secure a 24-23 victory at Merchant Marine.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 25

Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass, Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Day captured three events as the Engineers went on the road and defeated Roger Williams 151-137 for the program's first-ever win over the Hawks.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 24

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

Amato, ranked first in New England at 125 pounds, defeated the third-ranked wrestler from USM 12-6 in a bout at 133 pounds in WPI's 33-13 team win. The sophomore came back and scored a 17-1 tech fall over his opponent at 125 pounds in the Engineers 26-12 victory over Norwich.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 24
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Japan Following Intensive Research Project

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project addressing a challenge in their major field of study. 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) - 2014 Nov 20
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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) - 2014 Nov 20
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return from Intensive Research Projects

"The WPI project-based curriculum's focus on global studies brings students out of the classroom and their comfort zones and into the global community to apply their knowledge to solve real problems," said Professor Richard Vaz, dean of the WPI Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Division.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Nov 20

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. 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) - 2014 Nov 20

Aaron Marshall of Achushnet, Mass., Named ECAC Division III Northwest Football Special Teams Performer of the Week

Marshall was able to experience every long snapper's dream, hauling in a 16-yard touchdown pass off a fake field goal as time expired in the first half of WPI's 28-14 season-ending victory over Springfield.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 19
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WPI Football Places Seven, Including Four First-Teamers, on All-Liberty League Squad

Senior Nate Martel, junior Vinny Tavernelli and sophomores Brian Murtagh and Brandon Eccher highlighted seven WPI football players to earn distinction from the Liberty League as all-conference teams were announced on Tuesday. The quartet was named first team all-conference while junior Sean Murphy earned second team honors and senior Jack Downey and junior Eric Lacroix and picked up honorable mention recognition.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 19
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Ama Biney of Worcester, Mass., Named WACBA Women's Rookie of the Week

Biney stuffed the stat sheets with six points, seven rebounds and a pair of assists in her collegiate debut against Worcester State on Saturday.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18
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Obi Obiora of Boston, Mass., Tabbed WACBA Men's Rookie of the Week

Obiora burst onto the collegiate scene with 12 points and five rebounds as WPI kicked off the 2014-15 campaign with a 66-55 home triumph over RPI.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18

Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named WACBA Men's Player of the Week

Longwell became the 26th player in WPI history to reach the 1,000 career point milestone in the Engineers' 66-55 season-opening victory against RPI.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18

Rachel Pineda of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named to Worcester City All-Tournament Team

Pineda averaged 10 points and was 6-of-7 from the free throw line to help the Engineers secure their sixth Worcester City Tournament crown overall and first since 2011.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18
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Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Selected Worcester City Tournament MVP

Davis averaged 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds as the Engineers nabbed their sixth-ever city crown and first since 2011.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18
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Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week

Davis was named MVP of the Worcester City Tournament after 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds as the Engineers nabbed their sixth-ever city crown and first since 2011.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18
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Andrew Kelleher of Poughquag, N.Y., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

Kelleher tied for first in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:01.14) while finishing second in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:15.79), which was less than a second behind the winner from Division I Providence.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18

Aaron Marshall of Achushnet, Mass., Tabbed Liberty League Football Special Teams Performer of the Week

Marshall was able to experience every long snapper's dream, hauling in a 16-yard touchdown pass off a fake field goal as time expired in the first half of WPI's 28-14 season-ending victory over Springfield.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18

Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass., Named NEWMAC Women's Co-Swimmer of the Week

Day took wins in the 200-yard butterfly, (2:13.92), 500-yard freestyle (5:18.83) and 1,000-yard freestyle (11:00.09), while she was also part of the Engineers' second-place 400-yard freestyle relay team that finished in 3:43.67 as the Crimson and Gray defeated the Bears and fell to the Friars.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18
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WPI's 400-Yard Medley Relay Claims NEWMAC Men's Swimming & Diving Relay Team of the Week Accolades

The quartet helped the Engineers get off to a great start in their double dual with Coast Guard and Division I Providence as they won the race with by nearly six seconds in a time of 3:31.53.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 18
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Susannah Gray of York, Maine Lands on NEWMAC Women's Soccer All-Conference Second Team

Gray anchored a young WPI defense which held opponents to a 1.27 GAA. The rookie was one of just three freshman of 22 players named to the all-conference team.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 13
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Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named to NEWMAC Women's Soccer All-Conference First Team

Doherty led the league in goals (12), including a perfect 3-for-3 in penalty kicks, and tied for first with 27 points.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 13

Abby Cervelloni of Charlottesville, Va., Lands on NEWMAC Field Hockey All-Conference Second Team

Cervelloni anchored a defense that allowed only 22 goals on the season and 14 in conference play, which ranked third amongst the eight NEWMAC squads.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 13

Lauren Puishys of Oxford, Mass., Lands on NEWMAC Field Hockey All-Conference Second Team

Puishys went 11-7 on the year, including a 3-1 ledger in overtime games, with six shutouts to help lead the Engineers to the NEWMAC Tournament for the first time since 2011.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 13
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Chris Murray of Canton, Mass., Named to NEWMAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Second Team

Murray tied for the team lead with five helpers to go with a trio of goals for 11 points.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 13
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Shane Fagan of Middletown, R.I., Named to NEWMAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Second Team

Fagan anchored a defense that allowed just eight goals heading into the playoffs.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 13
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Eric Crevoiserat of Glastonbury, Conn., Named to NEWMAC Men's Soccer All-Conference First Team

Crevoiserat, a second team selection in 2013, scored three goals, including a pair of penalty kicks (2-for-2), and totaled 11 points during the regular season.
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Sports - 2014 Nov 13
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