A New Tradition

Commencement ceremonies moved to the DCU Center on May 9 and 10, allowing more capacity for family and friends to cheer on their graduates in a climate-controlled atmosphere with improved amenities. WPI awarded 1,169 undergraduate degrees, 788 master’s degrees, and 69 doctoral degrees over the two days. Nancy Pimental ’87, executive producer and writer of the television series Shameless, gave the undergraduate address; Greg Tucker ’92, entrepreneur and co-founder of ProAmpac, spoke at the graduate school ceremony.  

Despite the new location, cherished traditions were retained. Earlier in the week, undergraduate students crossed Earle Bridge, receiving applause from the robed faculty lining both sides, as they processed to Convocation (formerly called Baccalaureate). Graduates stepped on a Centennial Seal replica woven into the rug on the DCU floor, and gave a 3D-printed Gompei statue one last touch for good luck as they entered the arena. 

Read more about Commencement here.

Also new this year, Reunion activities began on Friday, May 10, as the Alumni Association welcomed the newest members into the fold.