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GE Foundation President Corcoran Praises Great Problems Seminars

On Dec. 14, 2009, GE Foundation President Robert Corcoran offered high praise for WPI's Great Problems Seminars for first-year students. Read More...

WPI Greek Community Wins Outstanding Change Initiative Award

On Dec. 8, 2009, the WPI fraternity and sorority community was recognized by the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA) with the Outstanding Change Initiative Award. Read More...

Announcing the 2008-2009 Honor Roll of Donors

This past year, our alumni, parents, and friends, as well as foundations and corporations, have demonstrated remarkable generosity and dedication to WPI, contributing $17.5 million in fiscal year 2009. Read More...

WPI Fraternities and Sororities Win Awards

Fraternities and sororities at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have recently received honors for their continued success in academic, community, and alumni efforts. Read More...

WPI Team Wins NASA Robotics Competition

A team of WPI students beat out 22 other competitors for the prize. Read More...

Alumni Gather to Honor WPI Professor's Induction Into NAE

Cynthia and Robert Hart held a reception at their California home for Professor Diran Apelian. Read More...

WPI Gets a B+ for Going Green

The New York Times cites WPI as one of several U.S. colleges making sustainability improvements. Read More...

Letter from President Berkey

President Berkey addresses campus issues in a fall letter to alumni. Read More...

Join Us for the Alden Dedication

WPI officially opens the George I. Alden Life Sciences & Bioengineering Educational Center. Read More...

A Conversation with President Berkey

View a Q&A with President Berkey from Reunion 2009. Read More...

Career Connections

WPI alumni seek jobs and give advice at networking event. Read More...

Boynton gift lives on at WPI

John Boyton's legacy has impacted WPI and the Worcester community. Read More...

Edna and Douglas Noiles '44 extend reach of WPI's K-12 programs

Thanks to a gift of more than $500,000, Edna and Doug Noiles '44 are extending the reach of WPI's K-12 programs. Read More...

Challenge gift from Mike Dolan '75 helps you make a greater impact on WPI

Mike Dolan '75, a WPI trustee, is taking a leadership role in building a culture of annual giving at WPI, especially among the university's youngest alumni. Read More...

Gordon Dean answers demand for leadership in engineering education

At a time of unprecedented demand for leadership in engineering education and training, Bernard M. Gordon has established the Bernard M. Gordon Deanship in Engineering at WPI. Read More...

Jeanine Plummer installed as first Schwaber Professor of Environmental Engineering

Nationally recognized teacher and scholar Jeanine Plummer has been named the first Alena and David M. Schwaber '65 Professor of Environmental Engineering. The new professorship was made possible by a generous gift from Alena and David Schwaber. Read More...

Alumni Celebrates Reunion 2009

Alumni gathered on campus June 4 through 7 to reconnect with old friends. Read More...

Reunion 2009 this weekend, June 4-7

All alumni are encouraged to attend Reunion 2009, a fun-filled weekend featuring Alumni College Sessions, class banquets, social activities, golf and more! Read More...

Alumni Association Annual Meeting: May 2

The WPI Alumni Association Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 2 from 8 am – 2 pm in the Campus Center, Odeum. This is an important event for all WPI alumni. A detailed agenda and registration information: wpi.imodules.com/alumniassociation2009. Read More...

Upcoming WPI Red Sox events

Join your fellow alumni to cheer on the Red Sox at upcoming games at Fenway Park and Camden Yards. There is a special process for purchasing tickets. Read More...

President Berkey gets keys to Panama City

The strength and dedication of WPI alumni in Panama City, Panama, were showcased Nov. 13 as the vice mayor of the District of Panama presented President Berkey with the keys to the city. Read More...

WPI degree played big role in alumnus' games career

For Generation Xers, old school versus new school battles typically pit 80s-style dance moves against the 'hipper' moves of the 2000s. Read More...

Alumnus finds magical career

In a petite gym tucked inside Petersham Center elementary school, about 100 students sit rapt, their eyes and ears anxiously awaiting Jason Kallio's '91 next move. Read More...

Homecoming address broadcast worldwide

For the first time in WPI history, the president's Homecoming address was broadcast live via the Internet. Read More...

East Hall dedication is a celebration of generosity

As grape-sized raindrops fed the sedum and chives planted atop East Hall, trustees, alumni, and other guests gathered inside Thursday for the official dedication of the WPI's new "green" residence hall. Read More...

Alumnus energetic about wind power

Andrew Stern '90, president of New England Windpower, Inc., is helping communities use wind power as a renewable energy source. Read More...

Division adds new staff members

The Development and Alumni Relations offices of Annual Giving and Development in the Life Sciences have added several new team members. Read More...

BAE Systems official, alumnus has natural presence at WPI

A pit viper snake, digital camera and microbolometer technology have what in common? Read More...

Development and Alumni Relations' Big Move

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations teams currently housed at 20 Trowbridge St. and in Boynton Hall will relocate to 85 Prescott St. in November. Of all the exciting changes that have happened to the team this year, this is among the most!

New associate vice president for development /campaign director

Jo-Ann Alessandrini has been named associate vice president for development and campaign director in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Alessandrini will work with key volunteer leaders and Vice President Dexter Bailey. Read More...

We need your feedback on Alumni Connect, WPI's Online Community!

Find your classmates, find out what's new. It's simple, it's free, and it's a great way to stay in touch with the entire WPI community! Please help us determine if our community is meeting all of your needs. To complete a quick satisfaction survey Read More...

Website Notes Centennial of Robert Goddard's Graduation

The father of modern rocketry received his Bachelor of Science degree in general science from WPI on June 11, 1908. Learn more about Goddard's years at the Institute, where he first formulated many of his ideas about the conquest of space. Read More...

Alumni Association Awards

Since 1961, the Alumni Association has annually honored individuals who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement (Goddard Award) and extraordinary personal commitment and service to WPI(Taylor Award). Now is the time to nominate a classmate. Read More...

Reunion Weekend 2008

The Classes of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, and 1978 will return to campus for a fun-filled weekend of Alumni College sessions, class banquets and social activities, golf, and other activities! Read More...

All-New WPI Alumni Directory

The WPI Alumni Association is producing a 2008 edition of the alumni directory. PCI, Publishing Concepts Inc. will be working with the Association to contact alumni to update their information.

Supersonic Flight Pioneer Welcomed Into First Flight Shrine

Aeronautics engineer Richard T. Whitcomb, whose legendary NASA research contributions made supersonic flight possible, will soon join other aerospace pioneers in the Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine in North Carolina. Read More...

Read the Summer 2008 issue of The Hill

This exciting new publication celebrates the generosity of WPI's alumni and friends and shares important news about the university. Read More...

Regional Chapter Survey Results

We asked. You Answered. Thank you to everyone who responded to our regional chapter survey. To see a summary of how you and other alumni answered please Read More...

Career Services for Alumni

Connie Horwitz has assumed a new position in WPI's Career Development Center, assisting WPI alumni with personal job searches and assisting alumni employers who are seeking WPI undergraduate and graduate students. Read More...

Updated Alumni Services

The Office of Alumni Relations, in partnership with the WPI Bookstore now offers an Item of the Month program. You are also now able to place orders for Centennial Walkway Bricks online.

2007 Homecoming Information

Information for the 2007 Homecoming is now online! Read More...

U.S. News Rankings

President Berkey talks about the U.S. News rankings and the fact that we retained our appearance in the "National Universities" category. Read More...

President Berkey's Letter to Alumni

In his annual letter to alumni and friends, President Dennis D. Berkey reflects on the year that was and the special bonds that make the WPI community a family. Read More...

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