Gulls slotted ninth in TCCC Preseason Poll Aug 28, 2008
Wentworth Institute of Technology and Gordon College were picked to finish third and fourth, respectively. With the addition of Regis College, all 14 TCCC member institutions will be competing for the men's soccer championship for the first time in 2008. (Ecgulls.com)
Fire Chief LaCroix will not face charges for marijuana found in car Aug 27, 2008
He grew up in Nonantum and attended Our Lady s Help of Christians High School (now Trinity Catholic), and later received a dual degree in building construction technology and architectural engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. In today s society, there is a vast majority of families that are infected by this problem and my family is not immune to that, LaCroix said in a phone conversation. (Newton Tab, MA)
about it here. Aug 23, 2008
He grew up in Nonantum and attended Our Lady s Help of Christians High School (now Trinity Catholic), and later received a dual degree in building construction technology and architectural engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Newton Police Chief John O'Brien said that he did not have many details about the case, but that the Marlborough Police Department will handle the investigation. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Fire displaces Mission Hill residents Aug 17, 2008
The blaze started at 11:35 p.m. inside a third-story residence 54 Annunciation Rd., near Wentworth Institute of Technology, according to fire department spokesman Steve MacDonald. The seven-story Boston Housing Authority building, which has 20 apartments, suffered smoke and water damage. (Boston Globe)
Maurice Foxx, 59, advocate for Native American rights Aug 13, 2008
Mr. Foxx graduated from English High School, his brother said, and attended Northeastern University before graduating from the Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he studied mechanical engineering. For about a quarter century, his brother said, Mr. Foxx worked at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, where he directed technical services and retired in 2004. (Boston Globe)
Gaglione-Cella engagement Aug 6, 2008
The groom-to-be is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology. The couple is planning a summer wedding with family and friends in attendance. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Roxbury Film Festival has star power Jul 28, 2008
The annual festival celebrates the work and stories of people of color, and as in past years it will spread out at venues in and near the Roxbury neighborhood: The MFA, Massachusetts College of Art, Northeastern University, Roxbury Center for the Arts, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Haley House bakery/cafe, and Coolidge Corner Theatre. Dee will be at the MFA on closing night with her new film "Steam," about three women (Ally Sheedy, Kate Siegel, and Dee) who share joys and woes in the steam... (Boston Globe)
WINCHESTERS BEST AND BRIGHTEST, July 17 edition Jul 19, 2008
Matthew Elias Massery and Ryan Keenan, of Winchester, have been named to the dean s list for the spring 2008 semester at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Winchester residents Erin O Donnell, Kristen Shea and Lauren Whitehead graduated from Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart on June 12. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Honors: July 10 Jul 13, 2008
Robert Tochterman of Brookline graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston on May 11 with a bachelor of architecture degree. Redner earns BU degree. (Brookline TAB, MA)
High achievers Week of July 3 Jul 8, 2008
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, announced that Saugus residents Grizela Christiana Bica and Ryan Thomas Olejarz earned dean s list recognition for the spring 2008 semester. Quinlan earns degree from Lynn University. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Club Sports: Clubs looking for playing space Jul 2, 2008
Ranley said some of the areas that had been discussed were near Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Wentworth Institute of Technology, but in the past these areas hadn't been rented because of lack of funds. Middler Tim McIvor, events coordinator and member of the club tennis team, said playing at the Sportsman Tennis Club in Dorchester, where the team currently practices, isn't safe or convenient for teammates. (Northeastern News, MA)
Garrett T. Reagan, retired coach of Hingham hockey team; at 67 Jun 25, 2008
He briefly joined the faculty of Wentworth Institute of Technology in the 1980s before moving to Emmanuel College, where he taught economics for 17 years. He likened teaching to his role on the ice, first as a coach of area youth teams before he took the reins of the Harbormen. (Boston Globe)
Thomas Patrick McCole, 84, engineer who led Polaroid lab Jun 20, 2008
He attended Nazareth School and English High School and earned a degree in engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology. After graduation, he began his long career with Polaroid. (Boston Globe)
Voyeurs Under Fire for Taping Lesbians Jun 14, 2008
Massachusetts College of Art and Design students Rosanne Strott and Emily Niland were in bed together when at least two young men videotaped them from a Wentworth Institute of Technology dormitory across the alley. The video was uploaded to a shared Wentworth student network and had been in circulation for months before Strott and Niland discovered it in April. (ABC News)
Peeping Tom video lands two students in district court Jun 12, 2008
But as Rosanne Strott and Emily Niland lay in bed together, at least two men were videotaping them from a Wentworth Institute of Technology dormitory across the alley. The women learned about the videotape of their intimate encounter seven months later, when a friend told them it had been uploaded on a computer network site for Wentworth students. (Boston Globe)
15 Massachusetts High School Graduates Awarded Verizon Foundation Scholarships Jun 5, 2008
-- David Dreeszen of Revere, son of employee Steven Dreeszen, who plans to major in construction management at Wentworth Institute of Technology. -- Lindsay Emino of Marlborough, daughter of employee Reg Emino, who plans to major in communications at Quinnipiac University. (PR Newswire)
The end of the beginning: For Keefe Tech grads, time to take next step Jun 2, 2008
George Arvanitis, who is heading to the Wentworth Institute of Technology to study computer science in the fall, also reflected on the bittersweet taste of the day. "I'm happy and sad, it's a mixture of feelings really," he said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Cunningham sets Wentworth records May 29, 2008
Nick Cunningham (inset) started the season hitting third for the Wentworth Institute of Technology baseball team. By season's end, the junior outfielder from Pembroke had delivered one of the best seasons in the history of the program. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
High achievers May 29, 2008
Nicholas Melanchook of Saugus graduated May 11 from Wentworth Institute of Technology, majoring in construction management. Melanchook was recently recognized as a new member of the Sigma Lambda Chi organization. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
NU student slain in Mission Hill May 21, 2008
The shooting shocked the neighborhood, where elderly residents and families mix with college students from Northeastern and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Councilor Michael P. Ross, who lives about five houses away from the complex, said Mission Hill is a police-friendly neighborhood with an active crime-watch group that meets regularly with law enforcement officials. (Boston Globe)
Lynch to address Neponset Valley Chamber May 19 May 17, 2008
A former president of the Iron Workers Union, Congressman Lynch is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and Boston College Law School, and has worked as a labor and employment attorney. He also earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. (Medfield Press, MA)
MAKING TRACKS / Big changes in store for summer May 16, 2008
He received his technical education from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a degree in Civil Engineering. Like a lot of his fellow civil engineers Bill has a wide range of work experiences in large-scale projects over the past 23 years. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Educational Achievements May 15, 2008
Kera K. Murphy, of Wakefield, a management student at Wentworth Institute of Technology, was recently awarded the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society Award. This award recognizes scholarship and service among students of business, management, and administration. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
For the record May 12, 2008
Correction: Because of an editing error, a brief item in yesterday's City & Region section reported that the Wentworth Institute of Technology commencement occurred on Saturday. The commencement occurred yesterday; a brief appears on B4. (Boston Globe)
Top-seeded Gulls take home conference honors May 2, 2008
The junior collected three hits in a game four times this year, including a performance against Wentworth Institute of Technology in which she went 3-3 with two doubles, two runs scored, and four RBI.. Joining Meghan on the All-Conference First Team are teammates (Lynn, Mass. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott sweeps WIT on Senior Day Apr 21, 2008
- The Endicott College softball team celebrated Senior Day by throwing back-to-back one-hit shutouts to sweep Wentworth Institute of Technology in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference doubleheader held at Endicott Softball Field in Beverly, Mass. on Sunday. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls walk-off with sweep versus Wheaton Apr 20, 2008
With the sweep, the Gulls improve to 28-3 on the year, remaining 16-2 in the TCCC. Wheaton falls to 27-11 overall, staying put at 11-3 in the NEWMAC. Endicott will return to the diamond on Sunday, taking on Wentworth Institute of Technology in a TCCC doubleheader at Endicott Stadium. Game times are scheduled for 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
It's colleges' turn for nail-biting Apr 18, 2008
MIT held a "Campus Preview Weekend" for 1,000 students that featured more than 600 events, and Wentworth Institute of Technology fetes some prospective students with dinner on campus and a play in town. This April, selective colleges are stepping up their recruiting campaigns, reaching out to accepted students with a renewed creativity and urgency. (Boston Globe)
A Holiday For Singles Apr 14, 2008
The couples culture in South Korea casts a set of pervasive expectations, according to Georgy Katsiaficas, a professor of humanities and social sciences at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass. But Koreans also enjoy activities that are performed en masse, for example, when large groups go out to eat in honor of recently-generated national holidays like Black Day. (Forbes)
Real estate reps, students spar city rule Mar 15, 2008
The ordinance was spearheaded by City Councilor Michael Ross, who represents Mission Hill, a neighborhood densely populated by Northeastern, Wentworth Institute of Technology and Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, and others. He said the ordinance was designed to lower rents and create more affordable housing for families. (Northeastern News, MA)
Off campus, council says, five's a crowd Mar 3, 2008
The proposed occupancy limit has gained traction with several neighborhood groups, including the Allston Civic Association and the Community Alliance of Mission Hill, and has also been backed by representatives of Northeastern University and the Wentworth Institute of Technology. "The real problem is these houses become a source of revenue for people, and they know people will pay more for a house because they can get a high rent out of it," said Paul Berkeley, Allston Civic Association... (Boston Globe)
Tewksbury student named senior of the month Feb 29, 2008
In the fall, he ll attend Wentworth Institute of Technology to major in construction management and hopes to manage a company some day. Aside from construction, Tavares keeps busy in other ways. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Local middle school mathletes compete in MATHCOUNTS Feb 22, 2008
Massachusetts regional winners move on the state competition set for Saturday, March 8, at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. The top four mathletes from that contest will represent Massachusetts May 9 at the National Championship in Denver, Colo. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Locals irked by graffiti, enjoy victories over vandals Feb 21, 2008
Now TEL, whose name is Andrew White, is a convicted felon and was ordered to pay the Community Alliance of Mission Hill and Wentworth Institute of Technology a total of $60,000, Francis said. So far, he has paid $30, Francis said. (Northeastern News, MA)
Endicott soars over Wentworth, 3-0 Feb 17, 2008
- The Endicott College men's volleyball team continued it's recent hot streak by sweeping past Wentworth Institute of Technology 3-0, in a North East Collegiate Volleyball Association contest in Beverly, Massachusetts. The Gulls have now won three straight matches, including nine consecutive games. (Ecgulls.com)
Robert Kane, 59; was professor of engineering Feb 9, 2008
Mr. Kane earned an associate's degree in mechanical engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University. Mr. Kane started teaching at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976 as a technical instructor of mechanical engineering. (Boston Globe)
No. 11 MIT outlasts Endicott, 3-2 Feb 6, 2008
Next up for MIT will be a road match at NECVA New England Division foe Wentworth Institute of Technology on Thursday, Feb. 7. Endicott will host Johnson University of both Rhode Island and Colorado in a tri-match on Saturday, Feb. 9. (Ecgulls.com)
Colleges warn students about rowdy post-Super Bowl behavior Jan 31, 2008
Wentworth Institute of Technology spokesman Jamie Kelly told the Boston Herald that letters have not only been sent to students, but to parents as well. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth spokesman John Hoey said misbehaving students could be put on probation, be kicked out of campus housing, or expelled from school altogether. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Burgos, Gulls win in overtime Jan 27, 2008
9 seconds remaining in overtime to lift Endicott College past The Commonwealth Coast Conference defending champion Wentworth Institute of Technology Leopards, 67-65, on Saturday afternoon in Beverly, Massachusetts. The Leopards were quick to pounce on Endicott as the visitors rattled off a 14-2 run to open the contest, capped off by consecutive 3-balls from Todd Doyle (Mystic, Conn. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott holds off Wentworth, 66-63 Jan 27, 2008
- Endicott College erased a seven point halftime deficit to stay unbeaten in The Commonwealth Coast Conference, downing the visiting Wentworth Institute of Technology, 66-63, in the MacDonald Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. After trading points for the first 15 minutes of the opening half, Wentworth went on an 11-4 run that included back-to-back buckets from Meaghan Healey (Merrimack, N.H./Merrimack). (Ecgulls.com)
Man gets 10-year prison term for teen's 1995 murder Jan 9, 2008
Drakes was an honor student at Dorchester High School and had been admitted to Wentworth Institute of Technology. He was with friends on Nelson Street on Aug. 11, 1995, when two men pulled up on a motorcycle. (Boston Globe)
Delbuono avoiding sophomore slump Jan 6, 2008
Delbuono shut out Wentworth Institute of Technology on Dec. 7, making 23 saves in the 4-0 victory in Boston. He was supported by classmate Cris Webb of Holliston, who chipped in with a shorthanded goal for his first tally of the season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Milligan, Skrelja prospering mightily in Ivy League Jan 1, 2008
Sherrad Prezzie-Blue (Brien McMahon) went over the 1,500 point mark at Wentworth Institute of Technology and was named Most Outstanding Player in the Cruzin' Classic (Miami Shores, Fla. tournament. (Stamford Advocate)
AROUND TOWN: Lighting up Nutcracker stage Dec 28, 2007
Laura Settino and Kenny Trenholm, both of Hingham, graduated with honors from Wentworth Institute of Technology this past summer. Laura graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in industrial design. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Mass. college recruiters court a new frontier Dec 20, 2007
Nestled in the Fenway, Wentworth Institute of Technology is hardly a household name in the heart of Texas. But for two weeks this fall, Wentworth recruiters hunted for students in San Antonio and angled for prospects in Dallas. (Boston Globe)
COLLEGE NOTESSturges, McDonald earn Div. IIIAll-American honors Dec 18, 2007
Sherrad Prezzie-Blue (Brien McMahon) had 24 points as Wentworth Institute of Technology dropped a 76-62 decision to RPI. He leads the team with a 20. 7 average and the 5-foot-11 senior is also averaging 2. (Stamford Advocate)
Around Town -- Nov. 2 Nov 2, 2007
Four Pembroke students were among those who graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston during the August summer convocation ceremony. A big round of applause for Anthony Bernardi, Bachelor of Science in civil engineering technology; Daniel Eppich, cum laude; Nicholas Hall; and Tristan Riley, cum laude, all with Bachelor of Science degrees in mechanical engineering technology. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Fans greet Sox upon return to Fenway Oct 30, 2007
Nearby, a group of six friends from Wentworth Institute of Technology and Nichols College awaited the Red Sox's convoy. Ryan Tessier, 18, and Luc Vu, 20, wore full-length red tube socks. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Around Town Oct. 24 -- Its not too late to go on Journeys Oct 24, 2007
The following Marshfield residents graduated from Boston's Wentworth Institute of Technology on Aug. 18. They are listed along with their degree and major: Anthony Biagini, Bachelor of Science, construction management; Kimberly Laiosa, Associate of Applied Science, technology; and Joshua McGinn, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering technology. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Students among 26 arrested at Fenway Oct 23, 2007
Though the Boston Police Department could not comment on how many of those arrested were college students, records indicate students from Boston University, Emmanuel College and the Wentworth Institute of Technology were among the fans charged with disorderly conduct during the celebrations that poured onto the streets after the Red Sox victory that launched the team into the World Series for the first time since 2004. "It's tough to get arrested . . . on a night like last night," said BPD... (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Gulls Roll to 7-0 Win Over Eastern Nazarene Oct 19, 2007
The Crusaders return to action on Saturday when they host Wentworth Institute of Technology at 12:00 p.m. The Blue and Green look forward to a much anticipated Homecoming match-up with TCCC leader Western New England College on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Finish Second in TCCC Golf Championship Oct 19, 2007
The Wentworth Institute of Technology and Gordon College ended the day in Fifth and Sixth Place, respectively; while Anna Maria rounded out the field with a team score of 380. Results. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott Eases Past Wentworth, 9-0 Oct 11, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - The Endicott College women's tennis team won all nine matches en route to a, 9-0, sweep over the Wentworth Institute of Technology on Tuesday afternoon on South Campus. The Gulls, who entered Tuesday's TCCC contest with a 10-4 overall record, were dominate from the get go. (Ecgulls.com)
Hartmann, Leopards Shutout Gulls, 3-0 Oct 7, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - Senior Chris Hartmann (Hopewell Junction, NY/John Jay) scored a pair of goals to lead the Wentworth Institute of Technology to a 3-0 win over Endicott College in a TCCC match up on Saturday afternoon. Endicott looked strong coming out the gate but Wentworth would strike first netting a pair of goals in the first half to take a 2-0 lead into halftime. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Blank Leopards, 2-0 Oct 7, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - (York, ME/York) and (Colchester, VT/Colchester) each tallied goals for Endicott College, as the Gulls defeated the Wentworth Institute of Technology, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon in Beverly, Massachusetts. Endicott opened the contest by applying consistent pressure on the Wentworth defenders. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott Sweeps Regis Oct 7, 2007
The Gulls will return to work on Tuesday the 9th as they play host to the Wentworth Institute of Technology on South Campus in a TCCC match-up. (Ecgulls.com)
Lajoie, Flynn Lead Gulls Over Nor'Easters Oct 4, 2007
Goalkeeper (Saugus, MA/Saugus) made three saves for the Gulls, who host Wentworth Institute of Technology Saturday at noon. For UNE, which faces Roger Williams University (12:30 p.m.) Saturday in Biddeford, Leigh Engel (Richmondville, NY/Cobleskill-Richmondville) and Beth Ehmann (Ludlow, VT/Black River) combined to make seven stops. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott and UNE Play to 0-0 Draw Oct 4, 2007
Endicott hosts Wentworth Institute of Technology at 2:30 p.m. in Beverly, MA, while UNE entertains Roger Williams University at 3:30 p.m.. Story Courtesy of University of New England Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Grab a Pair of TCCC Wins Sep 30, 2007
BOSTON, MA - The Endicott College women's volleyball team took a pair of TCCC wins over the Wentworth Institute of Technology and Salve Regina University at a tri-match hosted by Wentworth in Boston, MA on Saturday afternoon. The Gulls opened the morning with a, 3-0, win over Wentworth. (Ecgulls.com)
ROTC students face serious challenges Sep 30, 2007
Northeastern University serves as host battalion for about 120 students from BC, Suffolk University, Wentworth Institute of Technology and a student or two from Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel College, Roxbury Community College, and Regis College. In return for scholarships, ROTC students agree to spend eight years in the armed services, usually half in active duty, half in the reserves. (Boston Globe -- Living)
A celebration that's anything but 'Restless' Sep 8, 2007
Honorees include Pam Hamlin of Arnold Worldwide; Debra Miller of Citizens Bank; Pam Salkovitz of Stride Rite Children's Group; Addie Swartz of B*tween Productions; Dr. Zorica Pantic of Wentworth Institute of Technology; and Roxbury Technology Corp.'s Beth Williams. Christopher Muther and Meredith Goldstein of the Globe staff contributed. (Boston Globe)
Young Boston man gets a village of support Aug 19, 2007
Still, he was president of the student government and worked mornings as a janitor at Wentworth Institute of Technology. "He'd go to work at 7 a.m. . . . then come to school and stay there till the building got locked," Samp said. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries -- Aug. 9, 2007 Aug 11, 2007
He graduated from Bassik High School, the University of Bridgeport and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy in the Korean Conflict. (Easton Courier, CT)
Phan is named volleyball coach at Wentworth Jul 22, 2007
Nam Phan, 23, has been named coach of the Wentworth Institute of Technology men's volleyball team, and he says he is not worried about coaching players who are nearly his age. "It doesn't matter how old you are; it's more about what you know," said Phan, a 2001 graduate of North Quincy High School. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
In 1972, CIA spied on local protest group Jul 6, 2007
There was talk of whether we should hold some sort of political Woodstock, said Katsiaficas, 58, who teaches at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. In the CIA documents, John Lennon is referred to as a British subject who was providing financial support to Rennie Davis, a well-known activist who had taken part in the Chicago protest. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
