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Altavise Chinn isn’t afraid of a challenge.                                           

As the owner of a thriving building restoration business, she’s drawn to them.   

The faculty in the School of Management have achieved notable recognition and made significant contributions in education, research, and industry engagement. 

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.  

Stephanie Crepeau, a 2017 Construction Management graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology, is not just building structures; she's building a reputation as a dynamic leader in a demanding industry.

With his heart set on becoming an electrician, Billy Weinstein had a career path all figured out. His brother is an electrician. His father, his grandfather, and his great-grandfather are all retired electricians.

But then an opportunity from Wentworth Institute of Technology ignited a new spark in him, merging his interests, and changing the course of his career altogether.  

As part of the Spring 2025 Construction Management Study Abroad Program, students participated in a week-long series of Wentworth Institute of Technology faculty-led site visits, organized and led by Professor Payam Bakhshi.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology's Construction Management (CM) program received significant national recognition as nine of its students were awarded scholarships at the 2025 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) National Convention, held this past week in Columbus, Ohio. 

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 alumnus Brian Van Slyke, President of Kolter Urban's Florida West Coast division, was recently interviewed by Tampa Magazine. The article highlights his journey from working as a teenage ironworker to leading major luxury condominium developments.  

The official website for "This Old House" is featuring Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor Payam Bakhshi for his expertise in home energy efficiency.  

Greater Boston's housing market faces unique challenges, ranking 11th in population but a distant 30th in home construction.

Wentworth Sweeney Programs of Construction Management students participated in Canstruction Boston 2024 on October 5th, a charitable event where teams of architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and students create intricate sculptures using canned goods and other nonperishable food items, without adhesives.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology alum Michael Fallon, Master of Construction Management ’16, recently sat with the Boston Real Estate Times.

A team of three senior students from Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Management program—Mariam Abboud, Lance Boyer, and Elaywan Becker—participated in a case competition at the annual meeting of the IACBE's Region One conference held at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Cape Cod. 

Adam Bodien’s journey from the Marine Corps to the classroom at Wentworth Institute of Technology highlights the power of resilience, discipline, and a commitment to leadership. As a veteran seeking a new direction, Bodien found Wentworth’s supportive community and hands-on programs the perfect fit for his skills and goals.

This fall, Wentworth Institute of Technology continues to excel, earning recognition on numerous "Best Of" lists while also celebrating milestones in student enrollment.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Payam Bakhshi of the School of Management has been given the 2024 Mark Hasso Educator of the Year Award by the Construction Management Association of America (

Construction Management student Zachary Smith ’24 won Best Presenter while the Wentworth Institute of Technology team of students Smith, Neal Balotskiy, and Ethan Kopraski, and faculty advisors Afshin Pourmokhtarian and Payam Bakhshi captured second place in the Oral Response category at the 2024 Collegiate Ethics Competition. 

The team was the first from Wentworth to ever compete in the event. They also took third place in the written portion. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Management held an induction ceremony and celebration for top performing students involved with the Business Management and Computer Information Systems Programs. The event brought together faculty members, students, and program leaders for an afternoon of recognition on July 17, in honor of student success. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Construction Management program recently sent a group of students to the CoreNet Global conference, in Denver, Colorado to compete in the Academic Challenge 14 Competition and the group captured first prize.