Wentworth News

Last month, Wentworth Institute of Technology welcomed Ron Burton Training Village students to campus for a STEM Day event. Students participated in rotating sessions getting the opportunity to explore topics in math and data science, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, and the design process. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s CEIS Commons will host the opening of the “Designing for Life: Fragile Ecologies” exhibition on Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. The exhibition—free and open to the public—will remain on display until September 15, giving visitors ample time to explore the work of the School of Architecture and Design. 

The Boston Globe details Wentworth Institute of Technology’s 500 Huntington multi-use building project, which is being overseen by the Huntington Development. 

Andrea Leers, FAIA, an internationally recognized leader in urban, campus, and civic design, will be Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Spring 2023 Commencement keynote speaker.   

Graduate student Greg Murphy has been named the student speaker for Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Spring 2023 Commencement ceremony.  

The 2023 Women @ Wentworth event promises to be an informative and inspirational event celebrating the achievements of women in various fields, including the first to ever graduate from the Institute. 

Two women with Wentworth Institute of Technology connections will be honored with 2023 BWIC (Building Women in Construction) Inspire Awards next week during the annual event held by The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA). 

Samuel Altschuler, a longtime Wentworth Institute of Technology benefactor and corporator who—with his wife, Nancy—left a lasting imprint through the Altschuler Computer Center, recently passed away at the age of 95. 

Three members of Wentworth Institute of Technology’s men's basketball program were honored by the Commonwealth Coast Conference when the league announced its major awards and all-conference teams on Tuesday. 
 

Leaders of industry and government including former Governor Mike Dukakis, Secretary of Transportation/MassDOT CEO Gina Fiandaca, and Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver participated in a robust dialogue at Wentworth Institute of Technology regarding transportation in Massachusetts.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter held its annual fashion show on Feb. 18 to “express the beauty, boldness, and elegance of Black culture through fashion.” 

Cyprus—an island jewel that rests in the Mediterranean Sea—is known for its beauty and deep history. This summer, a select number of Wentworth students will have the opportunity to study there.  

The Colleges of the Fenway (COF) hosted its 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Wentworth Institute of Technology on January 31, 2023.  

A panel discussion with members of the COF and Boston community took place to discuss the legacy of Dr. King with music provided by COF students. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology student Paul Miller is working on an electric motor and battery that has the potential to be a game changer for anyone who rides a scooter, skateboard, or bike.

Miller's journey began two years ago when he built an electric bike as a side project.  

Under a brilliant May sun, a trio of young alumni tossed around a bean bag on the Quad, relaxing and sharing stories in proximity to a futuristic glass structure, new since their time as students.

“I had never seen this building before,” said Christopher Montero ’18 of the Center for Engineering, Innovation and Sciences (CEIS). “It’s amazing, and it’s part of the recent changes that I wanted to find on campus.”

Wentworth donors and leadership came together this summer for a special dinner event in the private William I. Koch Gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

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Alumni and friends were excited to meet in person this past winter at the Port Royal Club in Naples, Florida, for dinner and to hear an update on plans for Wentworth in the new year. President Thompson, Board Chair Greg Janey, and Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Relations Crate Herbert all spoke to the group, while Trustee Emeriti and alum Douglas Schumann AM ’64, Hon. ’08 served as host of the event.

Approximately two years ago, Wentworth overhauled its branding and debuted new taglines. As our Marketing and Communications department reflected on the results of that work, we knew changes could be made.

In the spring, Wentworth’s Marketing and Communications team updated assets and guidelines to refresh the university’s branding and visual identity.

New banners were one of the first ways this refresh was represented on campus, featuring some of the talented people that make up our community and meant to create a more consistent look and feel.

Dear Alumni and Friends,

This year, we are proud to talk about the way that resilience has turned into a complete renewal, with students and recent graduates thriving, alumni finding new ways to engage with their alma mater, and our plans to develop land that will continue to transform our campus into a major destination for students and industry partners alike.

Fenway High is an "early college high school" where students can simultaneously earn high school credit and up to two years of college credit at UMass Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology.