The Search for the Next Leader of WPI
A national search for the 17th president of WPI is under way. (Former President Laurie Leshin left WPI in May to lead NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab.) Selecting a president is one of the most significant responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, and attracting the strongest possible candidates is the top priority. We remain committed to conducting an inclusive, consultative, and transparent process that seeks and incorporates feedback from the entire WPI community.
Presidential Leadership Profile
The position specification for the next president of WPI reflects the input of the Presidential Search Committee and more than 500 members of the WPI community who participated in various forums to share their ideas, concerns, and aspirations for the university and its next leader.
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<p>Projects are at the heart of a WPI education, and our signature project-based approach to a STEM undergraduate education, known as the <a href="https://www.wpi.edu/project-based-learning/project-based-education/10-things-to-know-wpi-plan" title="The WPI Plan at Worcester Polytechnic Institute">WPI Plan</a>, is instrumental in preparing students for the future.</p>