Wentworth News
Boston Business Journal Highlights CLP’s Pre-College RAMP Program
Alumni Aim to Make Impact with Tire Consumers, Small Businesses
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Wentworth Institute of Technology recognizes the success of the university wouldn’t be possible without its talented faculty of diverse cultures and identities. As we celebrate the heritage and accomplishments of our Asian American and Pacific Islander faculty, we invite you to read and learn about some of the many ways they enrich the Wentworth community.
Find all of the articles in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section of the website.
Beautifying the Mission Hill Neighborhood
Library Offers Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Guide
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Schumann Library has created a collection of resources to celebrate AAPI voices, creators, and experiences.
Longtime Wentworth Educator Suresh-Menon Named School of Computing and Data Science Dean
Durga Suresh-Menon has been named the new dean of the School of Computing and Data Science at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Currently the dean of Graduate Education, Suresh-Menon will assume her new role officially on June 1.
“I am honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside my colleagues again,” said Suresh-Menon, who formerly taught Wentworth classes related to computing. “In many ways, it feels like I’m coming home to the place where I taught for 18 years.”
President Thompson Shares Leadership Principles in University Business Op-Ed
Wentworth Institute of Technology President Mark A. Thompson has written an op-ed for University Business that discusses the student experience and why taking the harder path is often the correct path.
Interior Design Program Makes ‘Most Hired’ List
Team #WentWorthIt Returns to Aid Student Emergency Fund
Our students faced many unexpected challenges this year, but their perseverance and commitment to their education has inspired us all. To honor their hard work, Team #WentWorthIt, a group of dedicated Wentworth community members, will lace up their sneakers and log miles to raise money and awareness for the Student Emergency Fund.
Wentworth’s Partnership with Dearborn Academy Cited as ‘Force for Equity’
A new report cites Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Center for Community and Learning Partnership’s (CLP) work as a model example for providing early college access to underserved local students.
Recently published by MassINC and State Street, Early College as a Force for Equity in the Post-Pandemic Era examines the disparity between students who are from low-income households and those who are not, with students in the former group two-and-a-half times less likely to complete a college degree.
Professor Ella Howard Addresses Solving Homelessness for Washington Post
The Washington Post has published an opinion piece entitled “Solving homelessness requires getting the problem right” by Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor Ella Howard.
‘Mask-Auf’ Showcase Exhibits Creativity of Women Industrial Designers
A group of women Industrial Design students has created an imaginative series of masks and their work is now viewable at the Schumann Library.
Wentworth Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
At Wentworth, we are dedicated to providing a hands-on education in the safest possible way. During the last year, we implemented numerous protocols to enable a return to campus and offer in-person instruction to students while preventing significant outbreaks of COVID-19.
Commencement Returns to Campus, Speakers Convey Optimism
In a few short words, President Mark Thompson summarized much of what those gathered for Spring Commencement were also thinking.
“It has taken a lot to arrive at this day, but you all made it happen, and I could not be prouder of you right now,” he said to graduates during ceremonies held this past weekend.
Scenes from Spring 2021 Commencement
We crowdsourced Instagram images from Wentworth Institute of Technology's Spring Commencement weekend. Find the images below or at Wentworth's Exposure page.
Have your own image you'd like to share? Use #GraduWIT or tag @WentworthInstitute.
CM Club Named 2020 AGC Outstanding Student Chapter Award Recipient
The AGC Education and Research Foundation has given the Wentworth CM Club its 2020 Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year Award. This is awarded to only the most active and dedicated student chapters throughout the country.
A virtual Student Chapter Summit on April 23 recognized award winners and featured presentations by the 2020 Outstanding Student Chapter Contest winners.
Michael Martinez Wants to Set Positive Example in Student Commencement Speech
For Michael Martinez, speaking at Saturday’s Commencement ceremony is a chance to send a positive message to his class and encourage others to work toward their dreams.
Sarah Williamson to Deliver First In-Person Student Speech at Saturday Commencement
When she speaks to her class on Saturday, Sarah Williamson will deliver the first in-person student address to a Boston-area university commencement ceremony since early 2020.
Strong Showing for Grad Students in Affordable Housing Development Competition
Graduate students in Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Master of Architecture program were recognized for excellence in the Affordable Housing Development Competition on Tuesday night.
Three groups from Professor Ann Borst’s “Affordable Housing” seminar took part in the competition with two of the groups respectively earning second place (Baycrest Commons) and third place (Reservoir Village).
Project Management Students Raise Money for YMCA Food Insecurity Program
The Technology Project Management Seminar class at Wentworth Institute of Technology raised $3,000 for the YMCA of Greater Boston and its Food Insecurity program.