WPI Alumni

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09/18/2026

Join us in thanking Ally Day ’18 for serving as chair of the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) committee for the past two years!

Thank you for your leadership, energy, and dedication to the WPI community. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve done and continue to do!🎉🥂

09/16/2026

Where engineering meets magic. ✨

Meet Reagan Hajjar ’23, MS ’23, a WPI alumna using her industrial engineering skills to create immersive experiences for millions of guests.

As an industrial engineer with Universal Destinations & Experiences, Reagan uses data, forecasting, and problem-solving to help make the magic happen behind the scenes—from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Jurassic World.

📖 Read “Where Engineering Meets Magic” in the latest edition of the WPI Journal.
https://wp.wpi.edu/journal/articles/where-engineering-meets-magic/

09/14/2026

🏆 The WPI Alumni Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Ichabod Washburn Young Alumni Award for Professional Achievement!

This award recognizes young alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and made meaningful contributions to their fields.

Please join us in congratulating:

Karen Hammel ’06
Christopher Baker ’06
Linnea Paton ’11

Celebrate these outstanding alumni during Homecoming & Family Weekend, September 25–27, 2026!

Learn more about Homecoming & Family Weekend: https://www.wpi.edu/news/annual-events/homecoming-family-weekend

09/11/2026

Bring your WPI pride to Homecoming & Family Weekend!

Cheer on the Engineers as WPI Athletics takes over The Hill with two NEWMAC showdowns on Saturday, September 26:

⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Mount Holyoke College
12 p.m. | Alumni Stadium

🏐 Volleyball vs. Springfield College
1 p.m. | Harrington Auditorium

We hope to see you at Homecoming & Family Weekend cheering on the Crimson and Gray!

Visit the Homecoming & Family Weekend website for the full schedule and details: https://www.wpi.edu/news/annual-events/homecoming-family-weekend/event-schedule

09/09/2026

Michael Caprio ’96 is helping preserve the legacy of Nikola Tesla through his work with the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe—the site of Tesla’s historic laboratory.

From WPI to helping restore a piece of scientific history, Michael is carrying forward a passion for innovation and discovery.

📖 Read “Honoring History’s Original Geek” in the latest edition of the WPI Journal.
https://wp.wpi.edu/journal/articles/honoring-historys-original-geek/

09/07/2026

🏆 The WPI Alumni Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Robert H. Goddard Alumni Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement!

This award recognizes alumni whose exceptional professional achievements have brought distinction to themselves and to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Please join us in congratulating:
Robert Sinicrope ’71
Richard Urella ’81
Mary Teresa Lombardo ’86
Maureen A. McCaffrey ’86
Mark Noyes ’86
James Simonelli ’86, MS ’92
Leila J. Carvajal Erker ’96
Lizabeth Amaral Leveille ’01, MS ’02

Celebrate these outstanding alumni during Homecoming & Family Weekend, September 25–27, 2026!

Learn more about Homecoming & Family Weekend: https://www.wpi.edu/news/annual-events/homecoming-family-weekend

09/04/2026

Your Homecoming Essentials are here!

🗓️ From planning your weekend and booking your stay to reconnecting with friends and packing what you need, we’ve got you covered.

Get ready for Homecoming & Family Weekend, September 25–27, 2026!

Visit the Homecoming website for everything you need to plan your weekend.
https://www.wpi.edu/news/annual-events/homecoming-family-weekend

09/02/2026

🕰️ Welcome back to "When Was It?" Wednesday!

The last answer was: 1997!

Take your best guess—which year was this photo taken? Share your answer in the comments below.

08/31/2026

🏆 The WPI Alumni Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 John Boynton Young Alumni Award for Distinguished Service to WPI!

This award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional service to WPI and the Alumni Association through their leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to the university community.

Please join us in congratulating:
Janelle Drake '11
Matthew Dunster '16

Celebrate these outstanding alumni with us during Homecoming, September 25–27.
Learn more about Homecoming & Family Weekend:https://www.wpi.edu/news/annual-events/homecoming-family-weekend

08/27/2026

Then and now. 🕰️

WPI’s campus has changed over the years, but the memories made here—and the connections that bring us back—remain.

As we look back at campus through the WPI archives, we’re also looking forward to bringing our community together again for Homecoming.

🎉Join us for Homecoming, September 25–27, 2026!

Plan your Homecoming weekend: https://www.wpi.edu/news/annual-events/homecoming-family-weekend

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