WPI Alumni

We're so excited to have you home on the Hill for Homecoming & Family Weekend! 🐐

✨ A little magic can make a big difference.

A Moment of Magic is a WPI student club that brings play, connection and joy to children and families facing difficult moments through games, crafts and character visits.

Along the way, students build leadership skills, make meaningful connections and discover the impact they can make beyond the classroom.

On September 30, Love Your Club Day, support A Moment of Magic and the other student clubs that help students connect, grow and make a difference. ❤️🐐

Read the full story: https://www.wpi.edu/news/announcements/clubs-arent-just-extra
Support Love Your Club:https://give.wpi.edu/love-your-club

🏆 The WPI Alumni Association is proud to announce the recipients of two distinguished alumni awards!

Herbert F. Taylor Alumni Award

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

Please join us in congratulating:

James P. Baum ’86

William R. Grogan Award

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

Please join us in congratulating:

Philip N. Clay

Celebrate these outstanding members of the WPI community during Homecoming & Family Weekend, September 25–27, 2026!

Visit the Homecoming & Family Weekend website to learn more and plan your weekend: https://www.wpi.edu/news/annual-events/homecoming-family-weekend

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!🎉🥂

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/

🏆 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

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

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/

🏆 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

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