Wentworth Leopards
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| Motto | Honesty, Energy, Economy, System |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1904 |
| Endowment | US$ 81.9 million |
| President | Zorica Pantic |
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Academic staff
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134 |
| Undergraduates | 4,576 |
| Location |
Boston, Massachusetts,  United States
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| Campus | Urban, 31 acres (13 ha) |
| Athletics | Division III 16 varsity teams |
| Colors | Red, Yellow, and Black |
| Affiliations |
AICUM Colleges of the Fenway NAAB NEASC |
| Mascot | Leopard |
| Website | Wit.edu |
Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) is an independent, co-educational, technical design and engineering university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Wentworth was founded in 1904 and offers career-focused education through its 17 bachelor's degree programs in areas such as applied mathematics, architecture, computer science, industrial design, interior design, engineering, engineering technology, and management, as well as master's degrees in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, facility management, applied computer science, and technology management.
In 1903, Boston businessman Arioch Wentworth left the bulk of his estate, estimated at $7 million, for the purpose of founding an industrial school within the city. Accordingly, a board of seven directors incorporated Wentworth Institute on April 5, 1904, as a school "to furnish education in the mechanical arts". The directors spent several years investigating the educational needs of the community, increased the endowment ($3.5 million at the time), and reached a settlement with Wentworth's daughter, who had contested his will. The campus was established in Boston's Back Bay Fens, and Arthur L. Williston was hired as the first principal of the college.
On September 25, 1911, Wentworth opened its doors as a technical school to 242 students. The school quickly gained enrollment and by 1919, it had 1,800 students in day and evening programs and 45 teachers. In 1953, Wentworth named its first president, H. Russell Beatty. Wentworth became a degree-granting institution in 1957 and began awarding its first baccalaureate-level degrees in 1970. Wentworth began a transition from a commuter college to a residential college in the 1960s, with the addition of several residence halls.
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