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...
President Berkey delivers a State of the Institute address at Homecoming 2009
WPI Homecoming 2009
President Berkey provides a State of the Institute at Homecoming. He congratulates those honored at the Alumni Awards Recognition Ceremony, discusses how WPI has responded to economic changes, and gives an update on the largest-ever freshman class.
Presidential Communications
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International Education and Holistic Thinking for Engineers
President Berkey's chapter in Holistic Engineering Education: Beyond Technology discusses WPI's non-traditional approach to international education and how it relates to holistic engineering education in the global innovation economy. >
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President's Report to the Board of Trustees
The President's Report, titled "On Our Way to 2015" was presented to the Board of Trustees at the annual Winter Retreat. >
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WPI President Dennis Berkey Appointed to Massachusetts Governor's STEM Advisory Council
The new panel will focus on policy and resources for science, technology, engineering, and math education to better prepare students for careers in these fields. >
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President Berkey Appointed to Board of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
NAICU represents private nonprofit colleges and universities on federal policy issues affecting such areas as student aid, taxation, and government regulation. >
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WPI 2009 President's Report
The 2009 President's Report focuses on Value and Purpose, characterizing the university's enduring qualities. >
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