Wentworth News Archive

A Note from Thaddeus Guldbrandsen, Dean, School of Sciences and Humanities

Dear Friends,

As the 2023-2024 academic year draws to a close, I am delighted to share the following highlights from the School of Sciences and Humanities. 

We are excited to announce the launch of two new bachelor’s degrees available to students next year, in the fall of 2025:

A Note from John Cribbs, Dean, Wentworth School of Management 

Dear Friends,

As the 2023-2024 academic year draws to a close, I am delighted to share these highlights from the School of Management with you.

Inside the classroom, students’ knowledge and skills were on display and engaged through a variety of lenses. Faculty expertise, aligned with the vision of supporting student success, also flourished with respect to curricular development:

A Note from Sedef Doganer, Dean, Wentworth School of Architecture and Design 

Dear friends of the Wentworth School of Architecture and Design,

As the academic year draws to a close, I would first like to extend a warm congratulations to all of our 2024 graduates. We are confident that they will make an immediate impact on our extended communities.  

A Note from Leonidas Deligiannidis, Interim Dean, Wentworth School of Computing and Data Science 

Dear Friends,

As the 2023-2024 academic year draws to a close, I am delighted to share the following highlights from the School of Computing and Data Science.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu visited Wentworth Institute of Technology's campus on Thursday, meeting with some of the city’s most industrious youth. 

For 35 years, Wentworth has partnered with Boston Public Schools on STRIVE, a program providing vocational training and life skills to youth with unique learning and physical needs as they transition from high school to post-secondary life.  

In a testament to his innovative teaching approach, Professor Juval Racelis of Wentworth Institute of Technology has been awarded the "2nd Best Paper Award" at the First-Year Engineering Experience Conference. 

The recognition highlights Racelis' impactful contributions to enhancing the educational journey of first-year engineering students. 

The Commonwealth Coast Conference has officially been renamed the Conference of New England (CNE), transitioning the conference and its membership to a modernized brand to mark its 40th season.

 Wentworth Institute of Technology is a founding member of the CCC and its teams have competed in the conference since 1984.

Read more at the CNE site. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Management held an induction ceremony and celebration for top performing students involved with the Business Management and Computer Information Systems Programs. The event brought together faculty members, students, and program leaders for an afternoon of recognition on July 17, in honor of student success. 

In a significant boost to its STEM education and workforce development initiatives, Wentworth Institute of Technology has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  

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Both Shereen Shermak and Luciana Burdi have demonstrated significant leadership in their respective fields, leading innovativ

The United States Supreme Court's recent ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson allows cities to enforce camping and vagrancy laws, stirring debate between enforcement-first and housing-first strategies.  

The famed Huntington Theatre in Boston has undergone an extensive renovation, and the public will get to hear all about it through an exclusive tour Thursday provided by Wentworth Institute of Technology alumna Nurit Zuker.

Zuker, Architecture ’02, is Senior Associate at Bruner/Cott Architects, the team that transformed the theater to increase its capacity for meaningful public engagement and the vibrant exchange of ideas through the performance arts.

Last year, Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Humanities Department embarked on an unforgettable journey to Cyprus, immersing students in the rich tapestry of ancient history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes.  

Led by Professor Jody Gordon, the trip was a part of a summer program offering Wentworth students a chance to learn more about the history of the area, modern culture, and its future as an entrepreneurial hub. After learning more about Cyprus, students then physically traveled there for a week to explore firsthand.

Marcia Williams, a Business Management senior, is set to graduate with more than just a degree.

Two Wentworth Institute of Technology faculty members will be honored by the Boston Society of Civil Engineers next week when they host their 175th anniversary awards dinner.

Professor Gautham Das will receive the 2024 College Educator Award, which is presented to a member of the academic community who inspires and encourages civil engineering students through exceptional teaching and mentorship in the New England area.  

In an interview with Invest, Wentworth Institute of Technology President Mark A. Thompson details the university’s strategic focus on AI, robotics, and climate resilience, securing alignment with industry needs and ensuring that students are future ready.  

Thompson also praises the institution’s co-op program for its role in achieving high employment rates for graduates, and highlights Wentworth’s forward momentum as the university looks ahead. 

On June 7 Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Workforce Development and Professional Education concluded the first cohort of the Leadership in the Built Environment (LBE) Academy program, celebrating the achievements of 19 dynamic participants from various sectors of the industry.

This six-week professional development program aimed to enhance leadership skills, foster an entrepreneurial mindset, optimize individual strengths, and drive strategic value for women and allies in construction, architecture, facilities management, real estate, engineering, and infrastructure.

Wentworth Institute of Technology alumna Desiree Patrice was recently honored with the 2024 Women Making Transportation History Award from COMTO Boston (Conference of Minority Transportation Officials). She is the chief of Integrated Transit Programs. 

Desiree was recognized for "her enduring dedication to public service and exceptional leadership and impact in the Capital Transformation of transit programs. These efforts have improved transportation in Boston while ensuring all are valued, respected, and part of an equitable and inclusive community."  

After a nationwide search, Wentworth Institute of Technology has named Joseph Dacey, EdD, as its new Vice President of Enrollment Management.  

Aiming to build upon Wentworth’s positive momentum to create an even more vibrant future, Dacey will bring nearly 20 years of successful enrollment leadership experience to the position.  

Kenita Simmons, Electromechanical Engineering ’09, was named to the Huntsville Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” list.

Simmons is a portfolio director at BAE Systems, where she has worked for the last 16 years, including her time as a co-op student.  

Simmons was a member of National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Society of  Women Engineers (SWE) while enrolled at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

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