Wentworth News Archive

Final preparations are underway at Wentworth Institute of Technology as the university gets ready to celebrate the achievements of more than 360 graduates—including 15 military veterans—at its Summer Commencement ceremonies on Thursday, August 14. 

Two of the world’s leading thinkers on technology and the built environment, Antoine Picon and Carlo Ratti, have been selected as the keynote speakers for the upcoming 2025 Intersections Research Conference, themed "AI Design Practices."  

For 48 incoming Wentworth Institute of Technology students, this summer has been less about vacation and more about building a future. They’ve raced custom-coded robots, taken apart and reassembled small engines, and toured some of the region’s top tech and construction firms.  

The Wentworth men's volleyball team didn't just set the ball this season; they set a new precedent for academic excellence within their program.

Altavise Chinn isn’t afraid of a challenge.                                           

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

Maya Rogers, President and CEO of Tetris, and a founding partner of the Blue Startups venture accelerator, will be the keynote speaker for the Schools of Architecture & Design, Computing & Data Science, Management, and Science & Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Summer Commencement on August 14.

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 has announced that Michael J. Carragher, President and CEO of VHB, and Maya Rogers, President and CEO of Tetris, will deliver the keynote addresses at the university’s two Summer Commencement ceremonies on Thursday, 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. 

A team of Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduate Architecture students won first place in the 25th Annual Affordable Housing Design and Development Competition. Charles Bale, M.Arch. '25, Emma Perry, M.Arch. '26, and Maddie Tirado, M.Arch. '25, were part of a collaborative, inter-institutional team that developed a winning proposal to transform a historic Boston high school into affordable senior housing. 

With access to new, cutting-edge capabilities, things are looking up for Wentworth Institute of Technology Assistant Professor of Physics Ben Boe and his students. Literally.  

A special issue of Technical Communication Quarterly (TCQ) featuring a contribution from Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor Juval Racelis has received the prestigious 2025 Nell Ann Pickett Award.

The faculty in the School of Sciences & Humanities have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, teaching innovation, and service to the academic community and beyond. 

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

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

The faculty in the School of Computing & Data Science have achieved significant milestones in research, teaching, and professional engagement throughout the past year. 

The faculty within the School of Architecture & Design have demonstrated significant achievements in research, scholarship, teaching, and service during 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.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious title of a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE), a designation awarded by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 

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.