Wentworth News Archive

Two students in Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Ann Borst’s Affordable Housing architecture class took first prize in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s 24th annual Affordable Housing Development Competition.  

Students in the newly revamped Journeyman Electrician program are experiencing more lightbulb moments in the classroom. The 18-month program meets the 600-hour educational requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License–preparing students to succeed in a role that has steadily grown in popularity and demand year after year. 

NASA has selected Wentworth Institute of Technology student Hamza Ouriour as one of 40 nationwide undergraduates to take part in the first year of its Europa ICONS (Inspiring Clipper: Opportunities for Next-generation Scientists) internship program, supporting the agency’s Europa Clipper mission.  

Europa ICONS matches students with mentors from the mission’s science team for a 10-week program to conduct original scientific research on topics related to the mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa.

A team from Wentworth Institute of Technology recently placed third in the MassRobotics Annual University Form & Function Challenge, competing against universities from around the world. 

Jessica Woyton ‘24, a Biomedical Engineering student entrepreneur from Wentworth Institute of Technology, emerged as the standout winner at the inaugural Pitch-a-thon, a startup competition launched by Northeastern University where top entrepreneurial students representing 11 esteemed colleges and universities pitched their businesses in three minutes or less. 

George Gard, a professor in Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Architecture and Design, has been honored with a Young Architects award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). 

The publication described Gard as “an architect who brings a future-oriented design to existing buildings and urban spaces” who “champions reuse as a vital component of the built environment and the profession.” 

As a Class of 2016 Wentworth Institute of Technology graduate, Carla Gautier Castro felt she may be too young to deliver a commencement keynote speech.  

“I always thought this podium was reserved for people with decades of life experience, sage advice for you kids, and—let's be honest—white hair,” she said as the featured speaker for the university’s Spring 2024 ceremony.  

Ahead of Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony

“Faculty and staff: you are the heart and soul of this university. You inspire young minds, nurture their potential, and provide the foundation for them to become well-rounded individuals ready to make a difference in the world. Thank you for your tireless efforts, your passion, and your willingness to go the extra mile. I deeply appreciate the collaborative spirit that permeates our campus.”  

For the third straight season, the top-seeded Wentworth Institute of Technology men's volleyball team (30-1) captured the Great Northeast Athletic Conference championship title, downing the third-seeded Rivier Raiders (19-14) in straight sets Saturday afternoon.

In the GNAC semifinals Thursday night, the top-seeded Wentworth Institute of Technology men's volleyball team (29-1) cruised past the fourth-seeded Emmanuel Saints (17-10) in straight sets, led by a match-high 14 kills by senior Jacob LaBouliere

YouthBuild Boston announced the appointment of Danyson Tavares — designer, educator, and community changemaker — as its new executive director. Tavares is a Wentworth Institute of Technology alumnus—Architecture ’11, Master of Architecture ’12— and adjunct professor.

To the Wentworth Community and Friends:

I had the privilege recently of traveling to the Middle East, where a group of us embarked on a journey aimed at fostering collaboration and forging next-generation partnerships. Joined by Vice President Crate Herbert, Associate Vice President Aamir Suleman, and Dean Sedef Doganer, we caught up with some of our amazing alumni, and we laid the groundwork for future endeavors with industry leaders in the fields of technology and construction.

Nineteen students from Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Management recently embarked on a transformative study abroad trip, led by Professors Sharon Brown and Monica Snow.

Fueled by the excitement of the upcoming total solar eclipse, a group of enthusiastic Museum of Science patrons listened to renowned eclipse authority Ben Boe talk about how the phenomenon happens and where he will be when it does.  

"Engineering is a lot of fun for me," Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering John Voccio says before taking a sip from his large cup of Dunkin' cold brew. "I like to ask questions and then try to design experiments to solve those questions just like the old-school scientists."  

Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis among those who spoke

Wentworth Institute of Technology played host to current and past state legislature for the Infrastructure Luncheon on March 14. 

Wentworth School of Management Professor Emeritus and current Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board Member Ilyas Bhatti moderated the event, which looked at the state of local infrastructure and upcoming plans to address needs within the area. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology has been named a College of Distinction for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful outcomes.