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October 27, 2026

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WPI to Unveil “Impact by Design,” a New Framework for Project-Based Learning, at National Conference
WPI, a pioneer in a higher-education learning model that is proving to be essentially AI-proof, will introduce a new framework for educators concerned about preparing students to learn and thrive in an AI-shaped world. The new framework, Impact by Design, will be shared this week at the Society for Experiential Education’s 55th annual conference, themed “Experience Matters: 55 Years of Impact, Innovation, and Community.”
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WPI IN THE NEWS

Friendly’s brings back a beloved dessert it discontinued in 2021

A classic treat from the past is getting an update and a relaunch. Purvi Shah, an associate professor of marketing in The Business School, studies how nostalgia factors into company brand decisions and consumer sentiment. TheStreet highlighted Shah’s research in an article on the new menu item at Friendly’s that taps into history.

TODAY'S EVENTS

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Benefits Open Enrollment Drop-In Session

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Salisbury Laboratories

LOOKING AHEAD

Wednesday, October 28

9:00 am

TIAA Consultant - Individual Employee Meetings

📍 Harrington Auditorium

Thursday, October 29

9:00 am

AI in the Workplace, Part 1 (hybrid)

📍 Kaven Hall

Friday, October 30

12:00 pm

GradTalks

📍 50 Prescott Street (Gateway Park II)

MS & PHD PRESENTATIONS

Wednesday, October 28

5:00 pm

Robotics Engineering PhD Dissertation Proposal Presentation: Ryo Murakami

📍 50 Prescott Street (Gateway Park II)

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