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
Aaron Marshall of Achushnet, Mass., Named ECAC Division III Northwest Football Special Teams Performer of the Week
WPI Football Places Seven, Including Four First-Teamers, on All-Liberty League Squad
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Obi Obiora of Boston, Mass., Tabbed WACBA Men's Rookie of the Week
Sam Longwell of Acton, Mass., Named WACBA Men's Player of the Week
Rachel Pineda of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named to Worcester City All-Tournament Team
Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Selected Worcester City Tournament MVP
Dani Davis of East Granby, Conn., Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Andrew Kelleher of Poughquag, N.Y., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Aaron Marshall of Achushnet, Mass., Tabbed Liberty League Football Special Teams Performer of the Week
Jenny Day of Chelmsford, Mass., Named NEWMAC Women's Co-Swimmer of the Week
WPI's 400-Yard Medley Relay Claims NEWMAC Men's Swimming & Diving Relay Team of the Week Accolades
Susannah Gray of York, Maine Lands on NEWMAC Women's Soccer All-Conference Second Team
Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named to NEWMAC Women's Soccer All-Conference First Team
Abby Cervelloni of Charlottesville, Va., Lands on NEWMAC Field Hockey All-Conference Second Team
Lauren Puishys of Oxford, Mass., Lands on NEWMAC Field Hockey All-Conference Second Team
Chris Murray of Canton, Mass., Named to NEWMAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Second Team
Shane Fagan of Middletown, R.I., Named to NEWMAC Men's Soccer All-Conference Second Team
Eric Crevoiserat of Glastonbury, Conn., Named to NEWMAC Men's Soccer All-Conference First Team
Joe Igoe of Framingham, Mass., Collects CoSIDA Academic All-District I Laurels
Kevin Lynch of East Bridgewater, Mass., Collects CoSIDA Academic All-District I Laurels
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Veronica Nikolaki of Athens, Greece, Selected WPI Women's Diver of the Week
Eric Crevoiserat of Glastonbury, Conn., Named WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week
Veronica Nikolaki of Athens, Greece, Tabbed WPI Women's Student-Athlete of the Week
Twenty-One WPI Football Student-Athletes Earn Liberty League All-Academic Accolades
Thirty-Seven WPI Student-Athletes Land on NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Teams
Kurt Naugler of Westford, Mass., Repeats as CoSIDA Academic All-District I
Emily Doherty of Shrewsbury, Mass., Named CoSIDA Academic All-District I
Brandon Eccher of Franklin, Mass, Grabs Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week Accolades