Wentworth News Archive

As wildfires ravaged California in 2020 and COVID-19 spread across the globe, people were in serious need of N95 masks. Leif Hauge, Industrial Design ’22, decided to play a role by designing masks that are comfortable, versatile and sustainable. Now, Hauge and his work are representing Wentworth Institute of Technology in the 

As part of its strategic framework to move forward boldly in a post-pandemic world, Wentworth Institute of Technology is beginning to lay the foundation for its next century, including new programming and real estate development.

“We are entering a new and exciting phase in Wentworth’s history,” said the school’s president, Mark A. Thompson. “We are located in the heart of a thriving city with a booming expansion in the life sciences, technology and manufacturing sectors, offering high-demand degrees in those industries.”

Helping to distribute $25 million is a lot of responsibility, especially when a plethora of community groups are counting on it. But that’s the situation in which Wentworth senior Andy Ngo found himself as he sat at the controls of Boston’s Community Preservation Act online public meeting, making sure the allocation of funds went smoothly.

Nearly 100 city leaders, community advocates and anxious applicants joined the virtual gathering to see if their projects for affordable housing, parks and open space, and historical preservation were funded.

The March 11 edition of The Boston Globe features leadership from various Massachusetts universities—including Wentworth Institute of Technology President Mark A. Thompson—discussing a return to mostly in-person classes and other shifts this fall.  

Thompson notes that Wentworth housing is expected to be back to 90% occupancy by that point, up from around half that number this semester. 

Several departments at Wentworth Institute of Technology are celebrating International Women’s Day, Women in Construction Week and Women’s History Month through a host of various programs and events.  

The Commonwealth Coast Conference Board of Directors approved its plan to return to conference competition for the spring 2021 season. The plan affirms the Board's previously stated intention to begin CCC play for spring sports beginning on March 27. 
 

Soon, Reshma Saujani will be adding “Wentworth Institute of Technology” to her professional career highlights and digital profiles. 

No in-person CO-OPS + CAREERS fair? No Problem! This year’s expo will be virtual, taking place March 2, 3 and 4. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology students and alumni will have a chance to directly meet employers hiring for summer and fall co-ops, as well as full-time opportunities.  

More young women than ever, by far, are applying to Wentworth Institute of Technology, according to the university’s vice president for enrollment. 

Kristin R. Tichenor said applications from women to the STEM-centered school are up 25 percent, to 1,598. Overall applications from prospective freshmen are up 7 percent, to 5,606.  

In honor of Black History Month, Wentworth is celebrating the individual and collective accomplishments of our diverse faculty. Learn about their experiences, what inspires them, their contributions within their fields and the remarkable work they have done and continue to do to uplift and amplify the Wentworth community at this link. 

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New members have been elected to the Board of Trustees at Wentworth Institute of Technology, bringing broad experience in life sciences, architecture design and construction management. 

Rose Conti, Wentworth Class of 2009 and 2012, Building Construction and Construction Management, has worked in the Greater Boston construction industry for more than 30 years. Within that highly competitive and male-dominated marketplace, she has become one of the most respected and accomplished professionals in the business.

With infrastructure, climate and built environment challenges presenting themselves more than ever, skilled engineers are in growing demand by employers. Enter Wentworth Institute of Technology and the addition of three new master’s degrees. 

Interdisciplinary designer and artist Francesco Stumpo will bring together a diverse group next week to reflect on the art created during the pandemic, and how everyday actions can hold such profound meaning for others.  

We sat down with a group of staff and faculty from Wentworth Institute of Technology to talk about first-generation college students. In Part I, we discussed firsthand experiences and what members of the group did to ultimately thrive in college. In Part II, we go further into the role money might play and who a first-gen student should go to for help.  

Students within Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Architecture & Design are showcasing eye-catching work on Instagram and hosting insightful faculty conversations on Zoom.

Wentworth Institute of Technology has announced several programs in honor of Bl

Wentworth Institute of Technology has been awarded top ranking status for multiple degree programs by Intelligent.com.  

Wentworth was listed among thousands of public institutions in the nation, and the comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and post-graduate employment. 

Wentworth has been recognized for the following degree programs: 

An entrepreneur helping women in STEM. A professor and university department chair. A coder for Drupal. A sales leader in the mechanical engineering industry. A real estate maven.

Read the stories of these and other accomplished Wentworth Institute of Technology alumni—and the advice they give for current students transitioning to the professional world—in the Alumni Profiles section of alumni.wit.edu.

Students have officially started to move back to Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Boston campus for the spring semester.

One of those students, Isaiah Simpson, Mechanical Engineering ’23, noted that since the pandemic began he knit an entire scarf, in addition to reading more books, watching anime and catching up on some sleep.

“I am very ready for the semester,” he said. “I’m really bored without school.”

Ben George, Civil Engineering ’23, was moving in at the same time. He said that he spent his time away from school learning to play guitar.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is giving back to the communities that so often support the university.