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Join us at PracticePoint on January 21th and 28th for the initial informational presentations for the Surgical Innovation Collaborative Program, a collaboration between WPI's PracticePoint and UMass Chan Medical School's Department of Surgery!This program offers WPI engineering undergraduate students a unique opportunity to:Shadow attending surgeons at UMass Chan Medical School / UMass Memorial Medical Center, to identify real-world challenges in the operating roomWork with WPI and UMass faculty members to define and carry out MQP projects to address these challengesContribute to advancements in surgery and improve patient outcomes!Please RSVP at the registration link below!

Join us at PracticePoint on January 21th and 28th for the initial informational presentations for the Surgical Innovation Collaborative Program, a collaboration between WPI's PracticePoint and UMass Chan Medical School's Department of Surgery!This program offers WPI engineering undergraduate students a unique opportunity to:Shadow attending surgeons at UMass Chan Medical School / UMass Memorial Medical Center, to identify real-world challenges in the operating roomWork with WPI and UMass faculty members to define and carry out MQP projects to address these challengesContribute to advancements in surgery and improve patient outcomes!Please RSVP at the registration link below!

We are thrilled to announce the annual Graduate Research and Innovation Exchange (GRIE) and Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, set for Friday, February 20, 2026 from 1pm-5pm in the Campus Center Odeum. This year, we’ve made some exciting changes to enhance your experience. The event will feature 3MT from 1-2:30 PM, followed by GRIE from 2:30-4:30 PM, with awards announced between 4:30-5 PM. A registration link will be added to this page soon. Join us for an exciting afternoon of research and innovation!

The 2026 Alumni Association Annual Meeting will be conducted as part of Honoring Our Helping Herd on Wednesday, April 29. If you are a WPI alumna/us, you are a voting member of the Association, and the Board of Directors invites you to take part in the meeting!Members of the Association’s Board of Directors represent you – they advocate for you, help to keep you connected to WPI, foster community, and strengthen the alumni network. They also provide fellow alumni with beneficial resources and opportunities to engage with WPI and each other. All of this important work is in support of the university’s mission and goals. As a voting member of the Association, you can ensure that the work of the Board of Directors continues to have a positive impact on your alumni experience. Alumni Association Annual MeetingWednesday, April 29, 2026 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Rubin Campus Center, OdeumWPI CampusAppetizers and bar service will be available. Registration information is forthcoming. We hope to see you there! Can't make it to campus? Participate in the Annual Meeting by voting online. More information will be available in advance of the meeting date.

Volunteers are a crucial part of the equation for success here at WPI, and our alumni are some of the most dedicated members of our Helping Herd. Your commitment and contributions to your alma mater have a profoundly positive impact – whether they be as an advisory board member, a guest lecturer, an event host, or in any other volunteer capacity.Join us as we celebrate YOU – the alumni members of our Helping Herd – during this special volunteer recognition event. You’ll have a chance to gather with other members of the alumni community who also contribute their time and talent in meaningful ways and hear from a special guest speaker.Honoring Our Helping HerdWednesday, April 29, 2026 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Rubin Campus Center, OdeumWPI Campus In addition, the Alumni Association will conduct its annual meeting, recapping its work from the past year, welcoming new board members, and presenting its annual gift to WPI. Learn more about the annual meeting and the important role you play at your university.Appetizers and bar service will be available. Registration information is forthcoming. We hope to see you there!