Wentworth News Archive

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. 

For John-Mark Fakhri, Electromechanical Engineering ’25, a Senior Design project was more than just a final academic requirement—it was the launchpad for his career. 

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. 
 

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine the job market, the question isn't simply what the technology can do, but what human skills will matter most. This theme took center stage as Wentworth Institute of Technology welcomed the Boston AI Alliance for a recent meet-up event on campus.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology has been recognized by Forbes as one of the "15 Top Colleges for Launching Your Career," highlighting the university’s distinctive hands-on approach and the enduring success of its cooperative education program. 

Caroline Raber, a senior Interior Design student at Wentworth Institute of Technology, has been recognized by the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) New England Chapter, winning "Best Interior Design Student Project" during the organization’s 2025 awards ceremony.  

The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) has named Simon Williamson, professor of Industrial Design at Wentworth Institute of Technology, as the recipient of the 2025 Education Award. 

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.
 

The Introduction to Management Marketplace at Wentworth Institute of Technology showcased the creativity, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit of first-year students as they displayed and sold the products they developed throughout the semester. Designed as an immersive, hands-on experience, the event allowed students to apply key business concepts—from product design and marketing to pricing, sales, and customer engagement—in a real marketplace environment.

For more than a century, Wentworth graduates have shared a unique bond—a connection forged in studios, labs, and co-op sites. Today, that network is evolving to meet the needs of a modern workforce and a growing university. 

At the end of every semester, the Wentworth community is presented with a unique opportunity: the chance to reflect, communicate, and create a direct impact on the future of the university’s academic experience.