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Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Its 17 academic departments offer more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. WPI's talented faculty work with students on interdisciplinary research that seeks solutions to important and socially relevant problems in fields as diverse as the life sciences and bioengineering, energy, information security, materials processing, and robotics. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university's innovative Global Perspective Program. There are more than 45 WPI project centers throughout North America and Central America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

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Founded in 1865 in Worcester, Mass., WPI is one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Its 17 academic departments offer more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. WPI's talented faculty work with students on interdisciplinary research that seeks solutions to important and socially relevant problems in fields as diverse as the life sciences and bioengineering, energy, information security, materials processing, and robotics. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university's innovative Global Perspective Program. There are more than 45 WPI project centers throughout North America and Central America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

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WPI Students Develop Robotic Technology to Help Workers Sort Trash at Recycling Centers
A team of undergraduate students working with WPI researcher Berk Calli have developed robotic technology to help humans with the dirty and hazardous job of sorting waste at recycling centers.
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Achievement (Other) - May 6
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) - Jun 15
Local Residents Receive Degrees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's 153rd Commencement
WPI awarded nearly 1,200 bachelor's degrees and honorees included Massachusetts State Senator Harriette Chandler and Lesley Small Zorabedian '72, the first woman to receive an undergraduate degree from WPI.
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Graduation - May 17
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Local Residents Receive Degrees
Since the Class of 2020 was unable to receive diplomas in person this year, they instead received personal commencement packages, mailed to their home, that that included their diplomas, commencement regalia, and other items to celebrate their successes, as well as a congratulatory video message from President Laurie Leshin.
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Graduation - 2020 Jun 25
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2022 Provost's MQP Award Winners
The MQP, typically completed in the senior year, is a high-level design or research experience in the student's major field. This award recognizes the academic excellence of these projects.
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Academic Award - May 12
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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 - 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 - Mar 29
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 - Feb 22
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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 - Apr 21
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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 - Mar 1
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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 - Mar 1
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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
Wade and McAllen Continue to Haul in NEWMAC Football Weekly Hardware
For the third time this season, and second time in as many weeks, WPI's Bryce Wade has been honored as the NEWMAC Football Special Teams Athlete of the Week while Sean McAllen was lauded as the NEWMAC Football Offensive Athlete of the Week for the second time in three reporting periods.
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Sports - 2019 Oct 7
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
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Welcomes the Class of 2022
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 - 2019 Sep 9
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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Matthew Adiletta of Bolton Named Goldwater Scholar
Established in 1986 by the U.S. Congress, the highly competitive scholarship recognizes college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming the nation's next generation of research leaders in the areas of natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
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Scholarship - 2019 Jun 18
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Names Outstanding Members of the Class of 2022
Each year, WPI recognizes first-year students for excellence in their academic work with the designation Charles O. Thompson Scholars.
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Scholarship - 2019 May 7
Worcester Polytechnic Students Named University Innovation Fellows
The program empowers students to become agents of change at their schools. Fellows work to ensure that their peers gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to compete in the economy of the future and make a positive impact on the world.
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Leadership - 2018 May 3
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