Wentworth News Archive

The Wentworth Institute of Technology community is invited to gather on Thursday, March 26 for the 19th Annual Women@Wentworth Breakfast. Held from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

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.

The recent record-breaking blizzard may have paused classes, but it didn't stop the Wentworth community from applying some "hands-on" ingenuity to the snow-covered streets of Boston. 

Building on its reputation as a leader in hands-on, technology-focused education, Wentworth Institute of Technology has been officially accepted as a member of the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU). The announcement follows a formal vote by the organization’s leadership during its annual meeting held in Florida last month. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology officially opened a new pilot neuroinclusive learning environment in Wentworth Hall, marking a significant step forward in the university’s strategic priority of Inclusive Excellence. 

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board has officially approved an amendment to Wentworth Institute of Technology’s institutional master plan, greenlighting a new wave of campus expansion projects. The upcoming developments will feature a new student residence hall alongside significant public improvements, designed to enhance the campus experience and benefit the surrounding Fenway neighborhood.

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. 

With Valentine's Day approaching, we are looking back at the connections that started right here on Huntington Avenue. While Wentworth Institute of Technology is known for building careers, for some, it is also the foundation of a lifetime together. 

A new hands-on plumbing lab is helping sophomore students at Wentworth Institute of Technology bridge the gap between complex blueprints and physical construction. By moving from the page to the workbench, students are experiencing the moment when technical drawings transform into tangible systems. 

A multidisciplinary team from Wentworth Institute of Technology recently took the lead on the national stage, guiding peers through the complexities of AI integration at the AAC&U 2026 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology is celebrating the academic achievements of its student-athletes this week, with 54 Leopards earning a spot on the 2025 Conference of New England (CNE) Fall Academic All-Conference Team. This year's honorees represent a significant increase from the previous fall, increasing from 44 selections. 

Wentworth Under 30: They are entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders — and they are just getting started. In this 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 alumna Mirelys Vega considers herself a problem-solver by nature, which seemingly makes her current role a perfect fit.

Wentworth Institute of Technology has been recognized in the newly released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, earning spots for its Bachelor’s and Master’s in Project Management as well as its online Engineering graduate program. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology has officially named Shaun Finn as the Vice President of Campus Operations following a comprehensive search process. Finn, who has served in the role on an interim basis for several months, will now continue his leadership of the division in a permanent capacity. 

Sky Eno, a 2021 graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with degrees in Computer Information Systems and Business Management, is featured in the December 2025 issue of IEEE Women in Engineering Magazine.

Jad Hanna, a 2018 Electromechanical Engineering graduate, is bridging the gap between ambition and achievement with his new platform, Opus Cafe. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Berger as the new Vice President for University Advancement, effective February 2. Berger joins Wentworth following a successful tenure at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Development. 

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. 

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. 

A Wentworth Institute of Technology student was awarded a significant scholarship, and several others were recognized for their contributions to design and innovation, during the recent Building Bridges Award and Relaunch Ceremony held in Boston.