Wentworth News Archive
Commencement Weekend in Images
It was a monumental weekend of celebration as Wentworth Institute of Technology honored students and alumni—among others—in a series of events culminating in the 2023 Summer Commencement ceremonies.
Past Dean Ilyas Bhatti Serving on State Transportation Board
Ilyas Bhatti, who formally retired from his dean of the School of Management position at Wentworth Institute of Technology this summer, is currently serving on the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Board of Directors.
Homes and Gardens Profiles ‘Rising Star” Interior Project Director
Wentworth Institute of Technology alum Katherine Mendez is the feature of a profile in Homes and Gardens that examines her unique work in architecture, calling her a “rising star” in the field.
Mechanical Engineering Team Honored in Prestigious Aviation Competition
A team from the Mechanical Engineering Department at Wentworth Institute of Technology won an honorable mention during the recent Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) design competition.
From Mentorship to Entrepreneurship, Alumni to be Honored in Special Ceremony
Wentworth Institute of Technology alumni have a reputation for making great strides in the world and some of the brightest examples will be honored this Saturday.
The Wentworth Alumni Association (WAA) Awards Ceremony will feature eight alumni honored in a variety of categories, in addition to Class of 2023 students receiving awards for highest grade point average in their respective majors.
Summer Commencements on Campus This Weekend
The campus event that’s so nice, we’re doing it twice!
Wentworth Institute of Technology will present Summer Commencement in two separate ceremonies on Sunday: 9 am and 2:30 pm.
Finding Confidence—and a Dream Job—Through Project Management Master’s Degree
Alyssa Robbins was looking to advance her project management career, but she needed a way that wouldn’t disrupt her daily life.
Q&A: Zack Benesh on Being One of Wentworth’s Inaugural Applied Sciences Graduates
On August 20, Zack Benesh will take the stage at Wentworth Institute of Technology’s 2:30 p.m. Summer Commencement ceremony as featured student speaker. He will no doubt share an inspiring message with his fellow graduates, but he will also do it as a first of his kind at the university.
Wentworth Awarded $225,000 Grant from Cummings Foundation
Wentworth Institute of Technology is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a grant recipient by the prestigious Cummings Foundation. The grant, totaling $225,000, will be provided over a three-year period, with an annual award of $75,000. This marks the second grant awarded to Wentworth by the foundation, following a successful $100,000 grant received in 2020 through the foundation's $100K for 100 Program.
Entrepreneurs Mark and Morag Bamforth, David Chang to Speak at Wentworth Commencement
On August 20, Wentworth Institute of Technology will welcome a group of extraordinarily successful entrepreneurs as commencement keynote speakers, including a husband-and-wife duo committed to supporting education, as well as an individual who has invested in more than 100 startups.
Mark Bamforth and Morag Bamforth – 9 am Speakers
Student Speakers, Singer Selected for August Commencement
Students Jenah Arsenault, Julian Mancini, and Zack Benesh will have standout roles during Wentworth Institute of Technology’s upcoming commencement ceremonies on August 20.
Advocating for More Energy Efficient and Affordable Housing in Mass.
Researchers from Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Construction Management and MIT’s Center for Real Estate reported the results from their study on net-zero building codes and housing affordability at a recent briefing for Massachusetts policymakers at the State House.
Giant Solar Powered Butterfly Heading to Wentworth Campus
Seeking climate change solutions, the world’s largest sustainability tour is coming to Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Wentworth Named to Money Magazine’s ‘America’s Best Colleges’ List
Wentworth Institute of Technology has been named one of Money Magazine's "America's Best Colleges" for 2023.
Professor Schultz Curates Issue for Esteemed TAD Journal
The latest issue of the TAD Journal, titled "Tectonics," explores the intersection of structure and construction in the age of digital fabrication and emerging materials. Guest-edited by Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Anne-Catrin Schultz, the issue features research from around the world that challenges traditional understandings of tectonics.
John Cribbs Named School of Management Dean
John Cribbs has been appointed the new dean of the School of Management.
Cribbs is currently serving as the associate dean of the School of Management and is also an associate professor of Construction Management.
Students Tour Historic Gibson House in Boston during Pride Month
The School of Science and Humanities Dean's Office sponsored trips this month for students in Professor Ella Howard's Boston History classes to study LGBTQIA+ history at the Gibson House, a historic house museum on Beacon Street.
Wentworth Alum Named ‘Rising Star’ by New England Real Estate Journal
Jovanny Lamisere, a 2018 graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology, has been named a "Rising Star" by the New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ). Lamisere is currently a senior assistant project manager at Lee Kennedy Company, where he has worked for five years. He is also a local Boston resident.
Professor Monaghan’s ‘Daughter of Rubens’ Accepted into Provincetown Film Festival
The short documentary "Daughter of Rubens," produced by Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Gloria Monaghan, has been accepted into the prestigious Provincetown Film Festival. The film focuses on the life and work of artist Nancy Ellen Craig, who resided in Truro, Mass.
Wentworth Launches Second Round of Faculty Leadership Academy
The work of a professor does not simply take place within the confines of a classroom. It is a complex role that entails conducting research, remaining up to date on the latest trends and technology, and being attuned to matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as often providing student services, engaging in community outreach, and promoting economic development.