Wentworth News Archive
From Venice to Affordable Housing: Sarah Carpenter Closes One Chapter and Opens Another
When Sarah Carpenter toured Wentworth Institute of Technology as a high school sophomore, she knew immediately it was where she belonged. She enrolled in the Architecture program in the fall of 2021 and never looked back, including when it came time to choose a graduate school.
Wentworth Partnering with LOGIC to Host ‘Global Freight Frenzy’
Routing cargo across the globe is complicated enough. Now add extreme weather, infrastructure failures, and real-time disruptions.
Student Entrepreneurs Take the Stage at Accelerate's Annual Rapid Pitch Event
A packed room of students, alumni, staff, and startup enthusiasts filled Wentworth Institute of Technology for Accelerate's annual Rapid Pitch event, a night where student founders stepped in front of a live audience, many for the very first time, to pitch their early-stage ideas for a chance at up to $500 in proof-of-concept funding.
Two Wentworth Alumni and Trustees to Receive Honorary Degrees at Spring 2026 Commencement
Two dedicated members of the Wentworth community — one who has spent decades shaping the region's built environment, and one whose career was devoted to shaping the university itself — will be honored at Wentworth Institute of Technology's April Commencement.
Architecture Visionary and Emerging Talent to Speak at Wentworth’s Spring 2026 Commencement
A nationally recognized architecture student and a renowned industry leader in design will take center stage as the featured speakers at Wentworth Institute of Technology’s April Commencement.
Computing Students Inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society
Top-performing students at Wentworth Institute of Technology were recognized for their academic excellence with an induction into Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), the premier international honor society for computing and information disciplines.
Wentworth Co-Hosts Innovation Conference with Massachusetts Building Congress
Wentworth Institute of Technology partnered with the Massachusetts Building Congress (MBC) on March 18 to host The ConTech & Net Zero Playbook, an innovation conference in Watson Hall.
Wentworth Launches One-Year Master of Science in Bioengineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology is now accepting applications for a new one-year Master of Science in Bioengineering program developed by the School of Engineering in collaboration with Boston University.
Wentworth Under 30: How Alumni are Trashing the Old Recycling Playbook with 'Scrapp'
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.
Wentworth’s Poya Connects Green Chemistry Research and Hands-On Learning
Whether presenting research in Tokyo or leading forensic science activities for high school students, Wentworth Professor Yalinu Poya connects green chemistry to both global research and hands-on learning.
Wentworth Receives 2026 HELP Grant to Advance Residential Construction Education
Wentworth Institute of Technology was recognized at the 2026 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Chapters Awards Ceremony in Orlando as a recipient of a National Housing Endowment’s Homebuilding Education Leadership Program (HELP) grant.
Historic Run: Men’s Club Hockey Advances to Nationals
For the first time in program history, the Wentworth Men’s Club Hockey team has earned a berth in the ACHA (American College Hockey Association) Division III National Championships, to be held March 18–22 in St. Louis, Missouri.
7 Wentworth Degrees Recognized Among Top Earners in CNBC Report
When it comes to return on investment, certain college degrees consistently lead the pack.
New Center to Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration at Wentworth
Interdisciplinary collaboration and public impact are taking center stage as Wentworth Institute of Technology prepares to launch its first-ever research center this March.
From Meredith to Mission Hill: Wentworth's First Applied AI Student
Ben Abromowich did not come to Wentworth to follow a trend. He came to build something.
Women in AI Take Center Stage at the 19th Annual Wentworth Event
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.
Wentworth Under 30: Co-ops Serve as Gateway to Career in Construction Management
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.
Innovation on Ice: How Boston (and Wentworth) Embraced the Blizzard
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.
Wentworth Joins Prestigious Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU)
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.
Neuroinclusive Learning Classroom Opens in Wentworth Hall
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.