Worcester Polytechnic Institute

"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.

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.

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.

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.

Biney stuffed the stat sheets with six points, seven rebounds and a pair of assists in her collegiate debut against Worcester State on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

Davis averaged 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds as the Engineers nabbed their sixth-ever city crown and first since 2011.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Murray tied for the team lead with five helpers to go with a trio of goals for 11 points.

Fagan anchored a defense that allowed just eight goals heading into the playoffs.

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.

Igoe carries a 3.92 GPA in mechanical engineering. The sophomore logged 324 all-purpose yards, including 274 yards on 25 receptions for the season prior to an early exit during the Union game.

Lynch, a Charles O. Thompson scholar, touts a 3.92 GPA in mechanical engineering while totaling 39 tackles on the season (21 solo) and a trio of interceptions, including a 50-yard return to help setup a touchdown against Union.

Martel, a two-year starter and four-year contributor on the defensive line, sports a 3.83 GPA in chemical engineering.

Nikolaki broke her own school records with a 286.10 on the 1-meter board and a 276.25 on the 3-meter board as the Engineers swept a triple dual meet against Babson, Smith and Brandeis on Sunday.

Crevoiserat scored in the sixth minute to propel Men's Soccer to a 1-0 shutout over Coast Guard in the semifinals of the NEWMAC Tournament at Wheaton on Saturday afternoon.

Nikolaki broke her own school records with a 286.10 on the 1-meter board and a 276.25 on the 3-meter board as the Engineers swept a triple dual meet against Babson, Smith and Brandeis on Sunday.

Eligible student-athletes must have a full year in residence at their institution and carry a 3.2 cumulative GPA into a season of competition.

NEWMAC Academic All-Conference honorees have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale or 4.35/5.0 scale after the 2014 spring semester, achieved second year academic status at his or her institution, and been a member of the varsity team for the entire season.

Naugler has been selected once again as a CoSIDA Division III Men's Soccer All-District I honoree, as voted upon by Division III sports information directors from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.