Wentworth News
Architecture Student Among Youngest to be LEED Certified
Wentworth Institute of Technology Architecture student Jacob Lehrer has earned the LEED AP BD+C credential, placing him among an elite group of leading professionals with expertise in green building and the LEED BD+C rating system.
Wentworth Celebrates Students in Four Commencement Events
Summer Commencement returned to campus this week in a significant way.
Over the course of two different days, Wentworth Institute of Technology hosted four in-person ceremonies with both Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 graduates crossing the stage.
Student Projects Shine in Engineering Showcase
Wentworth Institute of Technology's School of Engineering presented its 2021 Engineering Design Showcase on Aug. 10 featuring junior and senior project teams from all engineering disciplines.
The events were held in person between Watson Auditorium and outside underneath the tent on the Quad.
All Commencement Ceremonies Moved to Saturday Due to Incoming Storm
Based on the forecast announced this morning that Tropical Storm Henri will likely become a Category 1 Hurricane with significant impacts on the Boston area throughout the day on Sunday, Wentworth Institute of Technology is moving all ceremonies originally scheduled for Sunday August 22nd, now to Saturday, August 21st.
Class of 2021 Spotlight: Shabrina Laksmana—Industrial Design
We’re chatting with Wentworth Institute of Technology seniors who are set to graduate this weekend. They’re sharing, in their words, some of their fondest memories from the university and reflecting on what they’ve learned during their time here.
Three In-Person Commencement Events Planned for Saturday
Summer Commencement is returning to campus at Wentworth Institute of Technology in three separate ceremonies on Saturday.
Wentworth Named Among Best Grad Schools for Adult Learners
Wentworth Institute of Technology has been named to a list of best graduate schools for adult learners.
Class of 2021 Spotlight: Brooke Ensby—Interior Design
We’re chatting with Wentworth Institute of Technology seniors who are set to graduate on Aug. 22. They’re sharing, in their words, some of their fondest memories from the university and reflecting on what they’ve learned during their time here.
Class of 2021 Spotlight: Cameron Labrecque—Industrial Design
We’re chatting with Wentworth Institute of Technology seniors who are set to graduate on Aug. 22. They’re sharing, in their words, some of their fondest memories from the university and reflecting on what they’ve learned during their time here.
Follow along with our different student spotlights at wit.edu/news.
Class of 2021 Spotlight: Roan Farsab—Electrical Engineering
We’re chatting with Wentworth Institute of Technology seniors who are set to graduate on Aug. 22. They’re sharing, in their words, some of their fondest memories from the university and reflecting on what they’ve learned during their time here.
Wentworth Names New VP for Employee Relations and Engagement
Melanie A. DeSantis has been named Wentworth Institute of Technology’s new vice president for employee relations and engagement.
Boston Students Jump into RAMP Program
Wentworth Institute of Technology’s RAMP program is underway with 39 students from Boston schools taking part this year.
A New Era for Industry
The hotel at the corner of Arlington and Newbury streets in Boston—overlooking the waterways and verdant landscape of the Public Garden—has a rich history. Opening in 1927 as the first Ritz-Carlton in the country, it has long presented an element of luxury to tourists venturing off the Freedom Trail and passersby clasping shopping bags collected from the chic boutiques freckling adjacent Newbury Street.
Wentworth’s New School of Management Dean: Abigail Charest
Abigail J. Charest, PhD, PE, is Wentworth Institute of Technology’s new Dean of the School of Management, bringing more than 20 years of interdisciplinary expertise to the position including experience in academia, contracting, consulting, project management, and horizontal construction.
Alum Joe Fallon Initiates Real Estate Program for Underserved Communities
Wentworth Institute of Technology and alum Joe Fallon are teaming up to provide a group of underrepresented students the chance to break into the real estate business.
60 Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-Conference Honors
Sixty academic all-conference accolades were bestowed on Leopard student-athletes as both the Commonwealth Coast Conference and Great Northeast Athletic Conference recently released their Academic All-Conference Teams.
Muddy River and Beyond: Students Impacting Environmental Change
As she nears the completion of her term as director of the Colleges of the Fenway’s Center for Sustainability and the Environment, Cynthia Williams is reflecting on the impact of the collaboration and the work that certain Wentworth students will carry forward.
Celebrating PRIDE Month
Wentworth recognizes the success of the Institute wouldn’t be possible without its talented faculty and staff of diverse cultures and identities. As we celebrate the accomplishments of our LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff during PRIDE month, we invite you to learn more about who they are and their contributions to the Wentworth community.
American Society of Civil Engineers Honors Professors, Alum
Wentworth Professors James Lambrechts and Gautham Das, as well as alum Gregory Mirliss, have been honored by the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES) of the American Society of Civil Engineers.