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The Wentworth Institute of Technology community came together on October 17 to mark a transformational milestone—the official naming of the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering, made possible by a record-setting $25 million gift from alumnus and Trustee Emeritus Douglas D. Schumann ’64, Hon. ’08. 

In a watershed moment for Wentworth Institute of Technology, the university will receive a record-setting $25 million gift from alumnus and Trustee Emeritus Douglas D. Schumann, a 1964 graduate of the Aircraft Maintenance program and a 2008 honorary degree recipient. The commitment, the largest single gift in the institution's 120-year history, will formally name the Douglas D.

Wentworth Institute of Technology has made a significant leap in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, affirming the university’s rising status and its focus on preparing students for careers with a high return on investment. 

A team of Mechanical Engineering students from Wentworth Institute of Technology has developed an innovative 3D printing system that tackles one of the technology's most common challenges: waste.  

For their senior capstone project, students Cole Fisher, Nikola Rosich, Nathaniel Smith, and Scott Stehlik created "OmniPrint," a novel system that uses a robotic arm to print complex objects without support structures. 

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. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Engineering—in collaboration with Boston University—has received a nearly $4.5 million Research Traineeship grant from the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Institutional Partnership Pilot (NRT-IPP) to support the development of a new graduate program in bioengineering and provide 25 graduate fellowships over the next five years.  

From the depths of the sea to the heart of a disaster zone, Wentworth student Belinda Truong is engineering robots for the world's toughest environments.  

As we prepare to welcome about 600 engineering students in Fall 2025—the largest first-year engineering cohort at Wentworth—it is imperative to reflect on the achievements of our students, faculty, and staff during the 2024-25 academic year, including the significant rise in our ranking on the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, as well as the continued growth in engineering enrollments.

The call to build community is a message that Vincent Rudolph, Electrical Engineering ′25, has not only embraced but actively championed throughout his Wentworth Institute of Technology career.

Michael J. Carragher, President and CEO of the engineering, science, and planning firm VHB, will deliver the keynote address to the School of Engineering graduating class at Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Summer Commencement ceremony on August 14. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s underwater robotics team, WUROV, concluded a successful 2024-2025 season, earning a prestigious individual award at the MATE ROV World Championship, which was held last week in Alpena, Michigan. 

The faculty within the School of Engineering have excelled in teaching, research, student mentorship, and professional engagement over the past year. 

As the fiscal year draws to a close this June, it provides a timely opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our dedicated faculty. Across Wentworth's five academic schools, our educators and researchers have consistently advanced their fields through influential scholarship, innovative teaching, and dedicated service.  

CJ McLaughlin does not have a traditional 9-5 job. As a professional NASCAR driver, his career path is fueled by passion, perseverance, and the practical skills honed during his time at Wentworth Institute of Technology.  

For McLaughlin, the decision to attend Wentworth was influenced by family connections—his uncle and stepfather are also alumni—and the university's renowned co-op program.  

Imagine launching your career with real-world experience that not only complements your studies but actively propels you to the forefront of your field.

For Electromechanical Engineering student Maggie McCann, the magic of Walt Disney World isn't just about fairy tales and fantasy; it’s about the intricate engineering that brings those worlds to life. During her Spring 2025 co-op, McCann went behind the scenes as a Show Mechanical Engineering Intern, contributing to one of the parks' most iconic features: Audio-Animatronic figures. 

Relocating from Connecticut, Kevin Banahan found Boston’s cityscapes to be the perfect backdrop for pursuing his undergraduate education at Wentworth Institute of Technology. The programs were interesting, the people were inspiring, and the location was close enough to home.  

His degree in Engineering also brought him unexpectedly closer to something else: his passion for skateboarding.

WBZ | CBS Boston's Jordyn Jagolinzer spoke with Wentworth Institute of Technology alumnae Katie Gibbs, a project executive at Shawmut Design and Construction, about what inspired her to get into construction and the different projects she's worked on around the city. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology is proud to lead the way in making higher education more accessible, practical, and affordable. Through a series of innovative partnerships, Wentworth has created next-gen apprenticeship pathways, designed to bridge the gap between skilled trades and college degrees.

Wentworth Institute of Technology's School of Engineering proudly hosted the 34th Annual Model Bridge Competition on February 2, in partnership with the Boston Society of Civil Engineers.