Wentworth News Archive

For more than a century, Wentworth graduates have shared a unique bond—a connection forged in studios, labs, and co-op sites. Today, that network is evolving to meet the needs of a modern workforce and a growing university. 

At the end of every semester, the Wentworth community is presented with a unique opportunity: the chance to reflect, communicate, and create a direct impact on the future of the university’s academic experience. 

The top-seeded Wentworth Institute of Technology Women's Volleyball team captured the Conference of New England (CNE) Championship over the weekend with a thrilling 3-1 victory against #3 Endicott. The win secures the Leopards' second conference title in the last three seasons and punches their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. 

The Wentworth Institute of Technology community gathered on November 13 for its 18th Annual Veteran’s Celebration, honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The event featured a speaking program in the CEIS Lobby followed by a flag-raising ceremony on the front lawn. 

Wentworth students and faculty introduced 32 Girl Scouts to construction management concepts through a day of hands-on activities, mentorship, and inspiration. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology has been recognized by the academic platform Research.com as one of the premier institutions in Boston, cementing its status as an ideal location for students seeking a high-value, career-focused education. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Uri Feldman has received a grant from the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) for his project, "Infusing Informational Interviewing with Entrepreneurial Mindset and AI." This initiative is designed to equip first-year engineering students with essential career skills and AI fluency from the start of their academic careers. 

This Veterans Day, Wentworth Institute of Technology recognizes the dedication and service of all members of our community who have served in the armed forces.

Among them is alumnus Thaddeus "Ted" Prorok (BC ’65, AE ’66, AAS ’72), a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War with the 25th Infantry Division and the 65th Combat Engineer Battalion.

An international collaboration featuring Wentworth Institute of Technology industrial design students is being showcased at one of the world's leading furniture fairs, Boutique Design New York (BDNY), on November 9–10. 

As artificial intelligence continues to transform the professional landscape and shrink the entry-level job market, universities are racing to adapt. A new report from GBH News explores how colleges are rethinking their courses to "AI-proof" their offerings and ensure students are prepared for a new wave of job expectations. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology alumnus Gregory Cordeiro is putting his Industrial Design degree to work, proving that quality American manufacturing isn't a thing of the past. Cordeiro is the founder and CEO of Easymoc, a Maine-based footwear company dedicated to crafting high-quality, handsewn moccasins. 

A student team from the Wentworth Institute of Technology Sweeney Programs of Construction Management recently earned two major awards at the 2025 Canstruction Boston Awards Ceremony, held at the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) on Atlantic Wharf.

Wentworth Institute of Technology has been recognized as one of the top colleges in the nation for producing high-earning graduates, according to a new report from the data journalism site Stacker. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology has been awarded $830,674 in funding through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Workforce Development Capital Grant Program, as part of a broader $12.7 million statewide grant announcement from the Healey-Driscoll Administration supporting life sciences education and workforce development. 

The Wentworth Institute of Technology community came together on October 17 to mark a transformational milestone—the official naming of the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering, made possible by a record-setting $25 million gift from alumnus and Trustee Emeritus Douglas D. Schumann ’64, Hon. ’08. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology faculty were prominently featured at the AI and the Liberal Arts Symposium at Connecticut College over the weekend, sharing their expertise on the university's innovative, student-centered approach to AI. 

On Tuesday evening, the School of Architecture and Design at Wentworth Institute of Technology celebrated the launch of its new Industrial Design Mentorship Program—an initiative more than a year in the making.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology recently became a hub for the conversation around artificial intelligence in architecture, successfully hosting the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) 2025 Intersections Research Conference.  

In a watershed moment for Wentworth Institute of Technology, the university will receive a record-setting $25 million gift from alumnus and Trustee Emeritus Douglas D. Schumann, a 1964 graduate of the Aircraft Maintenance program and a 2008 honorary degree recipient. The commitment, the largest single gift in the institution's 120-year history, will formally name the Douglas D.

The energy was high as hundreds of Wentworth Institute of Technology students packed the Fall 2025 Co-op Fair to connect with more than 140 employers. The highly anticipated event provided a valuable opportunity for students to secure co-op positions and explore future career paths in fields spanning engineering, design, technology, and management.