Richard Whitcomb ’43 Inducted National Aviation Hall of Fame
The Whitcomb area rule, the supercritical wing, and winglets changed supersonic flight, modern jetliners and aircraft of all kinds, and are attributed to Richard T. Whitcomb, who was posthumously inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 6. >
Dean Emeritus William Grogan ’46 Receives Goat’s Head Award for Lifetime Commitment to WPI
Dean Emeritus William R. Grogan ’46 received the 2012 Goat’s Head Award for Lifetime Commitment to WPI from the WPI Alumni Association on Saturday, Oct. 6, during Homecoming festivities. The Goat’s Head Award recognizes an individual for ... >
WPI Students Solve Great Problems With Support from the Davis Educational Foundation
When most college freshmen are focused on prerequisites, first-year students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are engaged in solving societal problems of global consequence. >
Class of 2016 Joins WPI Community as Classes Begin
This year’s entering class sets records for the most women and the highest average SAT composite score. >
WPI Names William McAvoy Vice President for University Advancement
He will join WPI from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where he led a successful $500 million capital campaign. >
WPI Receives More Than $15 Million for Scholarships
Extraordinary gifts from Robert Foisie '56 and Priscilla and George Messenger '51 greatly expand WPI's ability to offer scholarship support to deserving young men and women. >
$2.1 Million Gift from Morgan Family Endows Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at WPI
The Morgan Center will play a critical role in ensuring that WPI professors can meet the challenge of preparing the next generation of engineers, scientists, and industry leaders. >
WPI receives grant from Exxon Mobil
The Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering departments will benefit from the grant. >
Alumni Spotlight: From WPI to the Oceans
Jonathan Bird's most famous endeavor has been the creation of his award-winning television show, 'Jonathan Bird's Blue World.' >
WPI Receives Kern Family Foundation Grant for Programs that Prepare Engineers to be Entrepreneurs
A $75,000 grant from the Kern Family Foundation supports WPI's efforts to prepare engineers with critical entrepreneurial skills and experience. >
Reception, Online Auction Part of Events to Honor Bill Trask
The WPI Alumni Association is pleased to be honoring Bill "Tuna" Trask with the Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award. >
Raytheon Grant to Support WPI Camp Reach
A grant by Raytheon Company to WPI will help support the university's efforts to connect middle school girls with engineering education. >
Daniel Farrar Has Been Named CEO of ezRez Software
Daniel Farrar '84, a WPI Trustee, has been named chief executive officer of ezRez Software, a San Francisco-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of travel and loyalty solutions. Read the press release here... >
Alumni Spotlight: From WPI to the Medical Industry
Dr. John Janas III '79 has always striven to bring something new to the medical field. >
Alumni, Projects Giving WPI Connection to Panama
Helping to shore up Panama's prosperity is a dynamic team of WPI graduates, who credit the university's educational philosophy with helping them to guide their country into the future. >
President Berkey Featured at Dallas/Fort Worth Alumni Event
Dallas/Forth Worth alumni and friends enjoyed a presentation by President Dennis Berkey on January 18th. Review presentation... >
WPI Honors Its Most Generous Donors
On Oct. 28, WPI celebrated it most generous donors with the launch of the 1865 Society, a new donor society to recognize those who have given $1 million or more to the university. >
Don’t Call It a Comeback
During Homecoming Weekend, the WPI wrestling alumni family gathered in Alumni Gym to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the university’s first New England Championship in wrestling, won in 1985, and to share fond memories of their time on the team. >
Alumni Spotlight: From WPI to the Hubble Space Telescope
Edward Cheung '85 is used to going far to reach his dreams. >
In Memoriam: Paul R. Beswick ’57, WPI Trustee
A successful entrepreneur, a member of the WPI Board of Trustees, and a dedicated supporter of his alma mater who established an endowed professorship in entrepreneurship and innovation, he died Aug. 15. >
Mike Dolan '75 Meets with WPI Scholars
Four WPI student scholars recently spent time with Mike Dolan '75, Senior Vice President of ExxonMobil Corporation. >
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Bridge to be Named in Honor of WPI Alumnus, Massachusetts Soldier
At WPI, 1st Lt. Ryan Patrick Jones '05, who was killed in action on May 2, 2007 in Iraq, distinguished himself as a student and community member. >
