Wentworth News Archive
Three In-Person Commencement Events Planned for Saturday
Summer Commencement is returning to campus at Wentworth Institute of Technology in three separate ceremonies on Saturday.
Wentworth Named Among Best Grad Schools for Adult Learners
Wentworth Institute of Technology has been named to a list of best graduate schools for adult learners.
Class of 2021 Spotlight: Brooke Ensby—Interior Design
We’re chatting with Wentworth Institute of Technology seniors who are set to graduate on Aug. 22. They’re sharing, in their words, some of their fondest memories from the university and reflecting on what they’ve learned during their time here.
Class of 2021 Spotlight: Cameron Labrecque—Industrial Design
We’re chatting with Wentworth Institute of Technology seniors who are set to graduate on Aug. 22. They’re sharing, in their words, some of their fondest memories from the university and reflecting on what they’ve learned during their time here.
Follow along with our different student spotlights at wit.edu/news.
Class of 2021 Spotlight: Roan Farsab—Electrical Engineering
We’re chatting with Wentworth Institute of Technology seniors who are set to graduate on Aug. 22. They’re sharing, in their words, some of their fondest memories from the university and reflecting on what they’ve learned during their time here.
Wentworth Names New VP for Employee Relations and Engagement
Melanie A. DeSantis has been named Wentworth Institute of Technology’s new vice president for employee relations and engagement.
Boston Students Jump into RAMP Program
Wentworth Institute of Technology’s RAMP program is underway with 39 students from Boston schools taking part this year.
A New Era for Industry
The hotel at the corner of Arlington and Newbury streets in Boston—overlooking the waterways and verdant landscape of the Public Garden—has a rich history. Opening in 1927 as the first Ritz-Carlton in the country, it has long presented an element of luxury to tourists venturing off the Freedom Trail and passersby clasping shopping bags collected from the chic boutiques freckling adjacent Newbury Street.
Wentworth’s New School of Management Dean: Abigail Charest
Abigail J. Charest, PhD, PE, is Wentworth Institute of Technology’s new Dean of the School of Management, bringing more than 20 years of interdisciplinary expertise to the position including experience in academia, contracting, consulting, project management, and horizontal construction.
Alum Joe Fallon Initiates Real Estate Program for Underserved Communities
Wentworth Institute of Technology and alum Joe Fallon are teaming up to provide a group of underrepresented students the chance to break into the real estate business.
60 Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-Conference Honors
Sixty academic all-conference accolades were bestowed on Leopard student-athletes as both the Commonwealth Coast Conference and Great Northeast Athletic Conference recently released their Academic All-Conference Teams.
Muddy River and Beyond: Students Impacting Environmental Change
As she nears the completion of her term as director of the Colleges of the Fenway’s Center for Sustainability and the Environment, Cynthia Williams is reflecting on the impact of the collaboration and the work that certain Wentworth students will carry forward.
Celebrating PRIDE Month
Wentworth recognizes the success of the Institute wouldn’t be possible without its talented faculty and staff of diverse cultures and identities. As we celebrate the accomplishments of our LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff during PRIDE month, we invite you to learn more about who they are and their contributions to the Wentworth community.
American Society of Civil Engineers Honors Professors, Alum
Wentworth Professors James Lambrechts and Gautham Das, as well as alum Gregory Mirliss, have been honored by the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES) of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Team Runs to Raise $20k for Student Emergency Fund
Some participants stared down sweltering 90-degree heat while hitting the pavement in downtown Boston. Others cruised past picturesque oceanside vistas. And Jesse Correia and his dog, Gus, alternated between running and cooling off in Houghton’s Pond.
Boston Business Journal Highlights CLP’s Pre-College RAMP Program
Alumni Aim to Make Impact with Tire Consumers, Small Businesses
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Wentworth Institute of Technology recognizes the success of the university wouldn’t be possible without its talented faculty of diverse cultures and identities. As we celebrate the heritage and accomplishments of our Asian American and Pacific Islander faculty, we invite you to read and learn about some of the many ways they enrich the Wentworth community.
Find all of the articles in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section of the website.
Beautifying the Mission Hill Neighborhood
Library Offers Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Guide
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Schumann Library has created a collection of resources to celebrate AAPI voices, creators, and experiences.