Office of the President
WPI is a distinguished and distinctive university of outstanding quality. Its traditional emphasis on both theory and practice, symbolized by the towers of its two original buildings, has remained consistently strong and influential over the past 144 years. That tradition is realized today in a novel curriculum taught by faculty members passionate about both their subjects and their students. For nearly 40 years, that curriculum, the WPI Plan — standing on the pillars of collaborative projects and rooted in an imaginative synthesis of engineering and science with the arts, the humanities, and the larger social context — has produced graduates well prepared for important work, for leadership, and for fulfilling lives. WPI is a leading exemplar of what Alfred North Whitehead referred to as "the imaginative consideration of learning." Read more…
Presidential Communications
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President Berkey comments on the 'value proposition' of college
President Berkey enhances a lively blog exchange at the Chronicle of Higher Education by weighing in on what constitutes value in education. >
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Federal financial aid is critical to the future of students and our economy writes President Berkey.
With the Congressional Super Committee poised to make dramatic cuts in student financial aid, President Berkey cites the example of just one WPI student and the tremendous difference federal financial aid makes in the lives of millions of young students. >
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President Berkey: Internships important to students and cutting-edge industries
President Berkey identifies the competitive advantage that students and industries gain from internships, especially in cutting-edge fields where worker shortages may be significant. Read more. >
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President Berkey: A highly skilled workforce is key to U.S. competitiveness
Writing in the Worcester Business Journal, WPI President Dennis Berkey notes that the Massachusetts economy reflects a growing divide between opportunity and resources. He offers a four-step solution for remedying the imbalance. Read more... >
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President’s Statement on Distribution from FY 2011 Operating Surplus
President Berkey announced the plan for distributing FY 2011 operating budget surplus funds to various faculty initiatives. Learn more... >
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President Thanks Students for "21st Century Einsteins" Recognition
President Berkey reaches out to students to express gratitude for raising the profile of WPI in the Unigo rankings. >
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President Berkey Discusses Common Goals, History at Mechanics Hall Annual Meeting
At the Worcester County Mechanics Association’s Mechanics Hall Annual Meeting, WPI President Dennis Berkey accepted the 2011 Master Mechanic Award and spoke of the common heritage and ongoing missions of both institutions. Read more... >
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President Berkey Speaks to WPI's K-12 STEM Teaching Expertise
The Worcester Business Journal spoke with Dr. Berkey about WPI's leading role in K-12 STEM education in Massachusetts. >
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Fall 2011 Town Hall Meeting
Fall Town Meeting will take place on Thursday, September 8, at 10:00am in the Campus Center Odeum to discuss the state of the Institute. Live webcast will be available for those who can not attend in person. >
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WPI Ranks as One of Top ‘Colleges Worth Your Investment’
A study by Payscale.com ranks WPI as one of the top 20 schools in the nation for having a high return on investment. >
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