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Olin College is top in classroom experience and internships in new “best list” from The Princeton Review

Olin College is one of the nation's best undergraduate institutions according to The Princeton Review’s 2024 edition of its annual college guide, The Best 389 Colleges.

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Olin is Recognized for its Outstanding Educational Value in Fiske’s 2024 Guide to Best Buy Colleges

Fiske’s Guide to Colleges has designated Olin College of Engineering one of the 20 Best Buy Colleges and Universities of 2024.

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Olin College Class of 2023: “Until We Meet Again”

On Sunday, May 14, Olin College celebrated the Class of 2023 at a joyful Commencement ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of Olin’s 18th class of graduates.

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Olin is #11 in Salaries for Software and #10 for Tech According to New WSJ-Published Ranking of Top Colleges

The Wall Street Journal has published a new ranking of the Top Colleges for High-Paying Jobs in Software, with Olin ranking #11 in all salaries for software and #10 for technology.

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Introducing Olin’s Incoming Class of 2027

On August 23, 2023, Olin College will welcome 100 new students of the Class of 2027 to campus.

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Article Assistant Professor of Engineering Whitney Lohmeyer

Whitney Lohmeyer Takes on Historic Role with FCC

Lohmeyer has begun a one-year term as chief technologist for the newly established Space Bureau.

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Olin Associate Professor Carrie Nugent receives 2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

Carrie Nugent, associate professor of computational physics and planetary science at Olin, has received a 2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award.

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Forbes – Perkins School For The Blind’s Sandy Lacey Talks Howe Innovation Center, Indexing Accessibility, More In Interview

Aug 28, 2023

Perkins worked with the Olin College of Engineering in order to create a visualization of the data. Building on their original work, Lacey said Perkins will be building a similarly-styled investor database, as well as releasing a white paper on what she termed “defining the disability tech market.”

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CPB – New PBS KIDS Series, LYLA IN THE LOOP, Launches February 5, 2024

Aug 02, 2023

“Lyla is curious and resourceful, and when it comes to figuring out solutions to everyday problems, she doesn’t give up, even when it takes several tries to get it right,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS. “We know audiences will quickly be drawn to Lyla’s determination and can-do-attitude, and we’re excited to introduce this warm, funny, and smart series to our viewers.”

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Inside Higher Ed – Bridge Programs Over Troubled Water

Jul 24, 2023

One such institution is Olin College, a small, private institution in Massachusetts that focuses on engineering. In addition to holding an in-person gathering for applicants in the spring, the college has long run a fully-funded fly-in program for interested students from underrepresented communities.

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Olin Learning Lab: Alumni Perspectives on Sustainability (Pt. 3)

Virtual

Alternative energy systems. Storage. Wind. At a growing rate, Olin alumni are moving into these fields, learning about the hard problems, and finding solutions.

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Family Weekend 2023

Olin College of Engineering

Reunite and spend time with your student, meet Olin faculty, immerse yourself in an Olin class, watch student team demos, hear from President Barabino and eat great food.

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Olin Learning Lab: Alumni Perspectives in Sustainability (Pt. 4)

Virtual

Alternative energy systems. Storage. Wind. At a growing rate, Olin alumni are moving into these fields, learning about the hard problems, and finding solutions.

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Meet the Members of Olin's Society of Women Engineers (SWE!)

Here at Olin, we have clubs as far as the eye can see! Everything ranging from our incredibly popular Olin Fire Arts Club (their performances are FIRE, check them out at their YouTube Channel) to our Rocketry project team that competes nationally. One important organization on campus is our active and inclusive Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Chapter. SWE provides Olin students- (of all genders)- who are interested in promoting women in engineering, with professional development opportunities and mentorship.

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Extra, Extra Extracurriculars!

Jenna Green

Starting is the hardest part. I know it sounds cliché, but it is true. Whether it is starting a new job, getting yourself to go to the gym, or in this case getting started with your college applications. Olin College’s Office of Admission and Financial Aid is here to help you through each step of the dreaded “blank page syndrome.” This post will be walking you through the “Activities” section of the Common Application.

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Tips on Starting your College Application!

Susan Brisson

While the temperatures are still summerish here in Needham, the Olin Class of 2027 has arrived on campus, and fall is in the air!  You can keep your sweaters packed away for a few more weeks, but I would strongly encourage you to begin thinking about your college applications (like you haven’t been thinking about them all summer, I’m sure!). The first step in any big endeavor is always the hardest one to take, so with that, I have a few tips to help you start your college applications.

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