Advancement
The Division of University Advancement builds and sustains relationships with alumni, donors, parents, friends, and advocates of WPI, securing the vital resources that add lasting value to the university.
The division is comprised of eight offices, all working interdependently to carry out the public outreach and philanthropic needs of the university. The offices include:
- Alumni Relations
- Foundation & Corporate Philanthropy
- Government & Community Relations
- Information Management and Research
- Advancement Services
- Leadership and Planned Giving
- Development
- Advancement Events and Communications
The Odyssey of Naudin Oswell
WPI alumnus Naudin Oswell ’30, WPI’s first black graduate, was a pioneering leader in public housing in the United States as well as a trailblazing figure in the investment banking community. Read more about this remarkable WPI graduate in this expansive feature story.
Solicitation Policy
WPI does not sanction individuals or organizations soliciting its alumni, donors, parents, and friends for funding without disclosure to and full awareness of, University Advancement. We regret any disruption caused by falsely representing WPI.