Wentworth News Archive
Hackathon Hands Students a Global Supply Chain in Crisis
Global cargo rarely moves on schedule. During the recent Global Freight Frenzy, an intensive hackathon hosted in the Accelerate Makerspace, Wentworth Institute of Technology students built software to keep freight moving anyway.
D'Agostino Named Inaugural CMAA New England Educator of the Year
Michael J. D'Agostino has been named the inaugural Educator of the Year by the New England chapter of the Construction Management Association of America. The award was presented at the chapter's Mark H.
Wentworth Awarded $245K Grant to Advance Life Sciences Education and Workforce Training
Wentworth Institute of Technology has been awarded a $245,775 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) to enhance its laboratory facilities and expand workforce training for the next generation of STEM professionals.
A Home for Every First-Year Student: New Tower Rises at the Heart of Campus
For decades, the West Parking Lot was the kind of place you moved through on your way to somewhere else. By the fall of 2028, it will be the place where every Wentworth Institute of Technology student's journey begins.
Beyond the Dirt Track: The Hidden Engineering of Wentworth’s Baja Racing Team
The biggest test for Wentworth Institute of Technology's Leopard Racing team is not always on the dirt track, but rather in the inspection bay. Before Car #200 ever kicks up dust, a panel of SAE judges scrutinizes every inch of the student-built vehicle to ensure it’s race-ready.
Wentworth’s Construction Management Program Ranked #1 in the Nation
Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Construction Management program has been named the #1 Best College for Construction Management in the United States by higher education research platform Citizens | College Raptor.
This Wentworth Grad Is Teaching Hasbro's Beloved Characters to Behave in the Age of AI
They are the builders, the thinkers, and the problem-solvers. In the "Defined by Doing" series, we highlight exceptional alumni who are translating their education into action and redefining what is possible in their fields. From recent graduates to seasoned industry leaders, these stories prove that the Wentworth community is making a meaningful impact at every stage of the journey.
Historic Renovation Meets Modern Education: A Wentworth Co-op at Brookline Fire Station 4
When Construction Management student Kiera Dempsey ’27 stepped onto the site of Brookline Fire Station 4, she wasn't just observing the work, she was actively coordinating it.
IDSA Boston Shines a Spotlight on Industrial Design Student Nora Hess
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) Boston Chapter recently featured Wentworth Institute of Technology student Nora Hess (Class of 2026) in its Designer Spotlight series, recognizing her emerging talent within the Greater Boston design community.
Mayor Wu Joins President Thompson to Celebrate Youth-Built Greenhouse in Mission Hill
The Mission Hill community gathered at the Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Tobin Community Center on Thursday to celebrate a new, youth-built community greenhouse.
Wentworth Institute of Technology Awarded $750k Cummings Grant
Wentworth Institute of Technology has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, Wentworth will receive $750,000 over 10 years.
Wentworth Ranked #12 Nationally for Project Management
Wentworth Institute of Technology has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the country for aspiring project managers, securing the #12 spot on a recent nationwide "Best Colleges for Project Management" list.
Engineering Student Reconstructs $20k Surgical Simulator for Under $100
Minimally invasive surgery requires advanced hand-eye coordination and depth perception. The commercial training systems required to master these techniques, though, are often cost prohibitive.
Recent Grad Felipe Pinto Helps Bring New Soccer Mini-Pitch to Brockton
Business Management alumnus Felipe Pinto ’25 is making a significant community impact in his hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts. As the leader of the Ventura Damon Youth Sports Foundation, Pinto recently helped spearhead the opening of a new soccer "mini-pitch" at Brockton's Mulberry Park.
Beyond the Desert: Wentworth Alum's First Exhibition Reframes Nevada
Melvin Morales spent years exploring Nevada before he ever showed anyone what he found there. Now, the Las Vegas-based photographer and Wentworth Institute of Technology Industrial Design alumnus is ready to share it in large format with an invitation to follow him into the landscape.
Defined by Doing: Julian Mancini Keeps Amazon's Robots on the Move
They are the builders, the thinkers, and the problem-solvers. In the "Defined by Doing" series, we highlight exceptional alumni who are translating their education into action and redefining what is possible in their fields. From recent graduates to seasoned industry leaders, these stories prove that the Wentworth community is making a meaningful impact at every stage of the journey.
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Chapter Installed at Wentworth
Following a seven-year effort to bring the nation’s oldest engineering honor society to campus, Wentworth Institute of Technology officially installed its new Tau Beta Pi chapter, Massachusetts Lambda (MA L), this spring.
Defined by Doing: Beneath the Surface, Wentworth Grad’s Talents Soar
They are the builders, the thinkers, and the problem-solvers. In the "Defined by Doing” series, we highlight exceptional alumni who are translating their education into action and redefining what is possible in their fields. From recent graduates to seasoned industry leaders, these stories prove that the Wentworth community is making a meaningful impact at every stage of the journey.