Wentworth News Archive

This morning, a Wentworth Institute of Technology student might be helping to swap out anesthesia machines in a Massachusetts General Hospital operating room. Another could be redesigning the user interface for a global financial trading application at State Street. A third is potentially running tests on the next best-selling air fryer for SharkNinja. 

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.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is taking innovative steps to make STEM majors more accessible by introducing a new foundational math course, as recently reported by Inside Higher Ed. 

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.

For half a century, Wentworth Institute of Technology's cooperative education program has been a cornerstone of its experiential learning model, launching students into their chosen careers with real-world skills and confidence. At the heart of this enduring success is the dedicated Co-ops & Careers department, a team committed to not just helping students find jobs, but to equipping them for a lifetime of professional achievement.

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.  

Allen Wong, a distinguished faculty member in the School of Sciences and Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology, has been honored nationally for his outstanding contributions to education.

Wentworth Institute of Technology Architecture Professor Mark Pasnik joined pianist Jonathan Senik at Boston City Hall for an evening dedicated to “Decoding Shostakovich” on May 7.

For Addie Kiphuth, the draw wasn’t just the thrill of the lacrosse field; it was the silhouette of Boston’s skyline that mirrored her childhood dreams of building big.  

What if the scars of a nation's past could become its sites of healing? Recent Wentworth Institute of Technology graduate Eric Pançe, Master of Architecture '25, Architecture '24, examined this idea with his master's thesis, "The Revitalization of Albania’s Concrete Bunkers." 

The second-seeded Wentworth Institute of Technology men's lacrosse team, making their second straight appearance in the Conference of New England's semifinal round, punched their ticket to their first-ever conference championship with a thrilling 15-11 win over the third-seeded Hartford Hawks on Wednesday night. 

The Leopards advance to the CNE Championship with a 14-4 overall mark. Read the full story on the Wentworth Athletics site. 

More than 145 attendees gathered for an inspiring evening of conversation and collaboration at the 19th Annual Muddy River Symposium, hosted by the Colleges of the Fenway Center for Sustainability and the Environment at Simmons University. The event showcased the innovative research of over 88 students from across the Colleges of the Fenway—including Wentworth Institute of Technology—and representing 35 distinct research groups, all focused on tackling pressing issues related to climate, sustainability, and environmental justice.

More than 1,600 unique organizations hired Wentworth co-op students in just the past three years—and 40% were repeat employers. Why do so many companies consistently seek out Wentworth students?  

Wentworth Institute of Technology and Suffolk University announced a strategic partnership that will greatly expand graduate school access for students and alumni of both institutions.  

Wentworth’s hands-on learning model for STEM education and strong real-world outcomes have been recognized in the latest Carnegie Classifications.

Wentworth Institute of Technology's Workforce Development team had a full-circle day of celebration on April 11th, recognizing the achievements of students in partnership with both Wayne J. Griffin Electric and YouthBuild Boston. 

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 celebrated its Spring Class of 2025 Thursday during a commencement ceremony focused on innovation, collaboration, and graduates' readiness to shape the future.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology's Leadership in the Built Environment (LBE) Academy has successfully concluded another impactful five-week professional development session.