Wentworth News Archive

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. 

Interior Design student Nathan Bochicchio’s recent project was more than just an academic exercise—it was a love letter to his late grandmother, Jean Tartagllia Bochicchio. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology is celebrating a month of prestigious national recognition, earning high marks from publications including The Wall Street Journal, U.S.

The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) welcomed more than 35 alumni back to campus for a special reception held in conjunction with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on Architecture. The event provided a vibrant opportunity for graduates to reconnect with faculty, engage with current students, and witness the latest evolution of the SoAD. 

For the second year in a row, Wall Street Journal has named Wentworth Institute of Technology to their “Best Colleges in America” list. 

A professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology has secured a key grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) to equip chemistry students with skills tailored for the state’s biotechnology sector.