Alumni


Traditions are what draw us in and pull us back. They are cherished and revered. They give us chills and create wonderful memories of times spent on campus. Upon them, many great things can be built. They create the tie that binds the entire WPI community—the students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

As a WPI alum, you can be proud to count yourself among this illustrious group of innovative problem solvers who are always breaking new ground, seeking better solutions, and creating positive change in the world.

You are part of a worldwide network of more than 38,000 alumni who live in more than 100 countries and are working in diverse fields and professions.

Your Career Success: Advice from Alumni who have Been There

Join us for The Cubicle to the Corner Office where a panel of successful WPI alumni will share with you real-life examples and advice gleaned from their own experiences and paths to the top. These industry thought leaders will discuss the professional skills required for success, as well as the personal skills and traits that are critical to getting ahead. 

The panel will include Paul Gaynor ’87, CEO & Co-Founder of Longroad Energy; Melissa Besse ’91, Managing Director, Accenture Technology, Global HP Alliance Lead at Accenture; and Paul Liberman ’05, COO of DraftKings. 

Tuesday, November 19

6:00 p.m.
Waltham, MA

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Frank Addessio '68 Phase Change

In an era of peaceful stewardship of the nation’s nuclear arsenal, Frank Addessio’s theoretical work at Los Alamos National Laboratory remains critical.

Read More about Frank Addessio '68 Phase Change

Lailah Thompson ‘16 - Engineering a More Diverse Future

Most of us enjoy a bag of chips from time to time, perhaps as an indulgence to brighten a dull afternoon, or a pick-me-up during a long road trip. According to the consumer research firm Nielsen, packaged snack foods are now a global industry worth $374 billion, with 91 percent of people around the world...

Read More about Lailah Thompson ‘16 - Engineering a More Diverse Future

News

WPI Insider
WPI Journal
[WPI Insider] Todd Alexander ’11, ’19 (PhD)
September 13, 2019
addessio
WPI Journal
Frank Addessio '68 Phase Change
September 13, 2019
Thompson
WPI Journal
Lailah Thompson ‘16
September 13, 2019
Stafford
WPI Journal
Ken Stafford - A Perpetual Motion Machine Winds Down
September 13, 2019
Heard Family
WPI Journal
[WPI Legacy] Heard Family: Four Generations Strong
September 13, 2019
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Announcements

October 08, 2019
Register for the Hall of Luminaries Induction Ceremony
September 19, 2019
You're Invited - Fall Festival and Groundbreaking October 4
September 05, 2019
Announcing the Hall of Luminaries 2019 Inductees
July 16, 2019
Summer 2019 WPI Journal Available
June 03, 2019
Get to Know your New Alumni Association President – Mark Macaulay
SEE MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS
WPI Journal at: /news/wpijournal/

The Father of the Plan:
Bill Grogan '46

WPI's latest book, The Presiding Genius of the Place, explores the life of the late Bill Grogran '46, dean emeritus of undergraduate studies, whose influence and leadership forever changed WPI. 

About Bill Grogan

Building the Hill Together

The Foisie Innovation Studio and Residence Hall, as pictured in this architectural rendering, is named to honor WPI's most generous benefactor, Robert A. Foisie '56—but it also pays homage to the university's growing tradition of philanthropy.

Every gift makes an impact.

Learn about giving to WPI

Contact Us

The Alumni Relations team is located in Higgins House.

Phone 508-831-5600     Fax 508-831-5791     alumni-office@wpi.edu 

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