Wentworth Institute Of Technology |
| 550 Huntington Ave |
| Boston, MA 02115 |
| General Phone: 617-989-4590 |
| Financial Aid Phone: 617-989-4020 |
| Sector: Private nonprofit, 4-year or above |
| Classification: Schools of engineering and technology |
| Website: WWW.WIT.EDU |
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Wentworth Institute of Technology Opens New Center for Community ... - PR Newswire (press release)
Street-Level Facility at 555 Huntington Avenue Reinforces Institute's Long- Lasting Partnership with the Community BOSTON, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Wentworth Institute of Technology, a nationally accredited institution of higher learning that specializes in technical education, today formally opened The Center for Community Learning and Partnerships. The facility is located on the first floor level of 555 Huntington Avenue. The 2,000 square-foot Center is another milestone in Wentworth's history of partnering with the neighboring community. As a strategic supporter in many neighborhood based activities, Wentworth continues to partner with community groups to provide a variety of programs in the community and on campus. At a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dr. Zorica Pantic-Tanner, Wentworth president, said, "The relationship between Wentworth and its neighbors has never been stronger. The new Center reflects the depth of our commitment to the people who live nearby and across the city. This is a proud moment for everyone involved." Last year, Wentworth welcomed over 500 neighborhood residents onto its campus in numerous substantive programs. In addition, WIT estimates that its students contributed more than 20,000 hours to the community through volunteering and service work-study. The opening of the Center embodies Wentworth's long-standing commitment to campus-community partnerships. Students, faculty, - more available