Wentworth News

First-year students in Professor Santiago Umaschi’s Introduction to Management course displayed their entrepreneurial spirit this week at a marketplace set up on the Wentworth Institute of Technology quad.  

Members of the President’s Circle represent our most generous contributors who have made gifts or commitments of $25,000 or more during a lifetime of giving. The below list reflects lifetime giving amounts. 

$1 million+ 

Samuel Altschuler, Hon. ’08, P ’84 and Nancy Jo Altschuler, P ’84 

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be on a Wentworth Institute of Technology co-op? 

Tessa Zuluaga, Business Management ’22, helped answer that question when she gave Instagram users a behind-the-scenes look at her current experience with Toast. 

A special thanks to those who gave to Wentworth in Fiscal Year 2021. The following list reflects individuals and institutions that contributed $1,000 and above during that time period. 

INDIVIDUAL DONORS 

Gifts of $100,000+ 

Faisal Al-Shawaf, AEC ’94, BCS ’95, Hon. ’18 and Nourah Al Faisal 

The 1904 Society honors, celebrates, and recognizes alumni and friends who have made a commitment to support Wentworth Institute of Technology through a planned or deferred gift. These future gifts contribute to the growth and success of Wentworth, and they will benefit future generations of students and faculty. 
 

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The Center for Community + Learning Partnerships celebrated the success of Boston students with its Annual Boston Scholars Dinner on Nov. 18 with current students, alumni, and future students all invited.  

In recognition of International Education Week, a group of Wentworth International Students discuss why they chose the university and what that experience has been like thus far.  

Wentworth enrolls approximately 200 international students from 56 different countries, in addition to 13 exchange students from four countries. 

“Today’s veterans are well-adjusted, highly trained, experienced leaders. They’ve received years of technical training and they’ve gone on to perform jobs that require them to make critical decisions and find innovative solutions, most often under austere conditions. They’ve seen distant parts of our world, which has given them a unique understanding and appreciation for what is the United States experiment.” -- Colonel David J. Johnson 

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into society, numerous studies reveal a lack of diversity in the field that poses a risk of perpetuating historical biases and power imbalances.

A recent report published by the AI Now Institute at New York University found that more than 80 percent of AI professors are men and only 15 percent of AI researchers at Facebook and 10 percent of AI researchers at Google are women.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology hosted its first Community College Fair with all 15 Massachusetts community colleges present. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Fopefoluwa Bademosi recently accompanied four Facility Management students to the prestigious International Facility Management Association (IFMA) World Workplace event in Orlando, Fla.  

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Douglas D. Schumann Library and Learning Commons has created a collection of resources to celebrate Native American and Indigenous voices, creators, and experiences.  

With COVID-19 protocols in place, it has been difficult for students across the country to make meaningful connections with potential employers. But while many schools have only offered virtual career fairs, Wentworth Institute of Technology was recently able to bring their event back to campus. 

A new tradition was born this week as first-year students were welcomed in Watson Auditorium by a host of people including Wentworth Institute of Technology alumni.  

Nadine Stecher, assistant professor of sciences, has developed a strategy to help engage students through gaming.  

Wentworth recognizes the success of the Institute wouldn’t be possible without its talented faculty and staff of diverse cultures and identities. As we shine a light on the history, heritage, and contributions of the Hispanic community, we are excited to feature a few of our faculty and staff who bring a wealth of expertise, insight, and experience to Wentworth. 

U.S. News & World Report and College Factual have released their respective 2022 rankings for best colleges with Wentworth Institute of Technology earning high honors in both publications. 

U.S. News & World Report named Wentworth to four of its categories for “Best Colleges,” including moving the university up seven spots from last year in the Regional Universities category. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology welcomed new Leopards this week and welcomed back familiar faces as classes began and students move back to campus. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology has appointed Dr. Susan G. Duffy to the position of associate provost for Transformational Learning and Partnerships, effective September 20. She will also hold the title of associate professor in the School of Management. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology has named Dr. Sedef Doganer its new dean of the School of Architecture and Design. She will also hold the title of Professor of Architecture.