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The sounds of Bruno Mars and Tate McRae filtered through excited chatter in a colorfully lit room adorned with vibrant, New Orleans-inspired artwork. Outside, the sky was sunny, despite forecasts of rain to fall upon the historic Fenway area of Boston on Thursday. 

For students in Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Architecture & Design, the journey from the design studio to the professional world is rarely a solitary one.

Growing up in the coastal town of Westerly, Rhode Island, Maggie Stahl, Architecture ’26, learned firsthand about the balance between natural environments and historic architecture. That early perspective would shape a goal to one day own an architectural firm specializing in coastal resilience and planning. 

Danyson Tavares has spent his career asserting that architecture is a civic act. Now, the Boston Business Journal is recognizing that commitment, naming the Wentworth Institute of Technology graduate and Executive Director of the Boston Society for Architecture to its 2026 40 Under 40 list.

When Sarah Carpenter toured Wentworth Institute of Technology as a high school sophomore, she knew immediately it was where she belonged. She enrolled in the Architecture program in the fall of 2021 and never looked back, including when it came time to choose a graduate school. 

Interdisciplinary collaboration and public impact are taking center stage as Wentworth Institute of Technology prepares to launch its first-ever research center this March. 

Wentworth Under 30: They are entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders — and they are just getting started. In this new ongoing series, we highlight exceptional alumni under the age of 30 who are redefining what is possible in their fields. Representing every school at the university, these graduates prove that age is no barrier to making a global impact. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the Envision Resilience National Design Studio Grant, a new funding initiative designed to support design studios that explore adaptive solutions to climate change. 

Caroline Raber, a senior Interior Design student at Wentworth Institute of Technology, has been recognized by the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) New England Chapter, winning "Best Interior Design Student Project" during the organization’s 2025 awards ceremony.  

The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) has named Simon Williamson, professor of Industrial Design at Wentworth Institute of Technology, as the recipient of the 2025 Education Award. 

Wentworth Under 30: They are entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders—and they are just getting started. In this new ongoing series, we highlight exceptional alumni under the age of 30 who are redefining what is possible in their fields. Representing every school at the university, these graduates prove that age is no barrier to making a global impact.
 

An international collaboration featuring Wentworth Institute of Technology industrial design students is being showcased at one of the world's leading furniture fairs, Boutique Design New York (BDNY), on November 9–10. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology alumnus Gregory Cordeiro is putting his Industrial Design degree to work, proving that quality American manufacturing isn't a thing of the past. Cordeiro is the founder and CEO of Easymoc, a Maine-based footwear company dedicated to crafting high-quality, handsewn moccasins. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology recently became a hub for the conversation around artificial intelligence in architecture, successfully hosting the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) 2025 Intersections Research Conference.  

Interior Design student Nathan Bochicchio’s recent project was more than just an academic exercise—it was a love letter to his late grandmother, Jean Tartagllia Bochicchio. 

The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) welcomed more than 35 alumni back to campus for a special reception held in conjunction with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on Architecture. The event provided a vibrant opportunity for graduates to reconnect with faculty, engage with current students, and witness the latest evolution of the SoAD. 

For Justin Howe—a 2001 Industrial Design graduate and a globally recognized leader in footwear design who most recently worked with Under Armour—the path to Wentworth Institute of Technology was paved by a trifecta of factors. 

The conversation around artificial intelligence in architecture, including its creative potential, its challenges, and its ethics, is coming to Wentworth Institute of Technology. 

As we launch into the 2025-26 academic year, we're taking a moment to look back on a period of incredible growth, innovation, and success at Wentworth Institute of Technology. The 2024-25 academic year was marked by significant achievements across all five of our schools, driven by the dedication of our talented students, faculty, and staff. 

Dear friends of the Wentworth School of Architecture and Design,