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Worcester Polytechnic Institute was founded by self-made tinware manufacturer, John Boynton, and Ichabod Washburn, owner of the world's largest wire mill.Boynton envisioned science schooling that would elevate the social position of the mechanic and manufacturer, but not necessarily teach the skills needed to become either.
The following individuals have all obtained degrees or otherwise studied at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Pages in category "Worcester Polytechnic Institute alumni" The following 90 pages are in this category, out of 90 total.
Alumni Gymnasium, or Alumni Gym, was a multipurpose athletic complex on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) campus in Worcester, MA. The gym had an indoor track, a basketball court, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a bowling alley, locker rooms, and athletic offices. [ 2 ]
The following is a list of Worcester Polytechnic Institute fraternities and sororities. As of 2023, there were thirteen active fraternities and seven sororities. As of 2023, there were thirteen active fraternities and seven sororities.
Dennis D. Berkey is a mathematician and college administrator who had served as the 15th president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2004 [4] until May, 2013. [5] At WPI he oversaw the development of a biotechnology center known as Gateway Park in Worcester, Massachusetts. He also oversaw an expansion in enrollment, a new residence hall ...
Alumni Stadium is a football and all-purpose stadium located on the campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is the home field of the WPI Engineers football team of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). The present seating capacity of the stadium is 2,000. Opened 110 years ago in 1914 ...
After graduating from Manchester’s West High School Hitchcock attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), graduating with a BS in Management Information Systems. Hitchcock began his academic career at WPI by studying chemistry but in his sophomore year, he teamed up with fellow students Tim Wilde, Chris Reinhardt and Tom Daly to work on a ...
He was a trustee of both Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Carnegie Mellon University. [3] Allaire was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is the son of Arthur E. (a truck farmer) and Elodie (LaPrade) Murphy. On January 26, 1963, Allaire married Kathleen Buckley, with whom he had children, Brian and Christiana. [2] He was a Democrat. [2]