Wentworth Joins Prestigious Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU)
A group of educational leaders--including Wentworth Executive Vice President and Provost Sophia Maggelakis--attending the AITU Annual Meeting in Florida
Building on its reputation as a leader in hands-on, technology-focused education, Wentworth Institute of Technology has been officially accepted as a member of the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU). The announcement follows a formal vote by the organization’s leadership during its annual meeting held in Florida last month.
The AITU is an exclusive group of private American technological universities, including institutions such as MIT, Caltech, and Carnegie Mellon. Membership is reserved for institutions that play a vital role in securing American competitiveness through innovation, strategic leadership, and the preparation of a highly skilled workforce.
“I am honored to represent Wentworth within this prestigious organization,” said Sophia Maggelakis, Ph.D., Wentworth Executive Vice President and Provost, who attended the conference. “This membership is a national recognition of our strategic leadership in technological education. Joining the AITU allows us to collaborate with the nation's leading independent technological universities to share best practices and advance the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship that define a Wentworth education.”
The conference also marked a leadership transition for the AITU, with Tarek Sobh, Ph.D., President of Lawrence Technological University, beginning his term as the organization’s Chair. Sobh emphasized the critical timing of this collaboration as technology-driven discovery becomes central to national policy.
“AITU brings together the nation’s leading independent, technologically focused universities to advance research, innovation, workforce development, and academic excellence,” Sobh stated. “The conversations and collaborations during this meeting reinforced the critical national role our institutions play—from artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing to sustainable infrastructure and emerging medical technologies—and the preparation of highly skilled graduates ready to lead on day one.”
For Wentworth, joining the AITU aligns with its mission of hands-on learning and recent academic expansions in emerging fields, such as the new Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence. As a member institution, Wentworth will participate in national conversations and collaborative projects regarding innovation and help champion the transformative impact of technological universities on the global marketplace.
About the AITU
Established in 1957, the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU) is an organization of leading private American technological universities and colleges. Its mission is to secure the future of American competitiveness by sharing best practices in engineering, science, and professional education. For more information and a full list of member institutions, visit theaitu.com.
About Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a leading university advancing the fields of the built environment, engineering, and applied technology. With deep expertise in architecture, design, and construction, along with strengths in engineering, computing, emerging technologies, and management, Wentworth offers interdisciplinary, experiential education that prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving world. Through immersive learning and strong industry partnerships, Wentworth delivers a high return on investment while empowering graduates to drive innovation and create meaningful societal impact today and into the future. Learn more at wit.edu.