News + Events Recent News and other Stories Article Engineering for impact Leading transformation Story Faculty STORY: New Report Maps the Future of Robotics Across Africa As robotics transforms industries around the world, a new report by the African Robotics Network (AfROB) is helping answer a fundamental question: What does the future of robotics look like in Africa? Read More Article Leading transformation Living the experiment Story STORY: Inside the Olin Makerspace Institute: Sharing the "Olin Way" with Global Educators This summer, the Olin Shop team crossed an exciting new milestone: Hosting 25 educators from around the world for our very first Olin Makerspace Institute. Read More Article Community-centered culture Engineering for impact Press Release Staff NEWS: Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Appoints Yoi Tanaka as Chief Student Enrollment and Engagement Officer to Nurture Seamless Student Journey Franklin W Olin College of Engineering today announces the appointment of Yoi Tanaka as its inaugural Chief Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Officer. Read More Article Engineering for impact Living the experiment Story Alumni STORY: Built for Change: How Olin Prepared Two Alums for Roles at Tutor Intelligence At America’s largest robot data factory, Olin College alums Ellie Ramos ’25 and Jacob Prisament ’25 are launching their careers while applying the same curiosity, initiative and adaptability that defined their undergraduate education as Oliners. Read More Article Press Release Leadership Remembering William B. Norden: A Friend and Founder Remembering William B. Norden, founding member and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Olin College of Engineering. Read More Article Leading transformation Story Faculty Student Biomedical Curricular Design STORY: “Biomedical Device Design” Course Teaches Little-Known Industry Skillset At Olin College, a new take on a “Biomedical Device Design” course shifts focus from next-gen prosthetics or cutting-edge implants in favor of teaching students something just as critical: how to prove that a device is safe, effective, and thoughtfully engineered long before it reaches a patient. Read More Article Leading transformation Story Alumni Faculty Student Extracurricular STORY: First-Year Oliners Win Awards at the 2026 BOW DataFest Two Olin College teams—comprised entirely of first-year students—received awards for their work at the fourth annual BOW DataFest in April. Over 60 students from Babson, Olin and Wellesley (BOW) participated. Read More Article Engineering for impact Leading transformation Story Faculty Student STORY: From Microbes to Markets: “Microbial Diversity” Course Explores Intersection of Science and Entrepreneurship In Olin’s “Microbial Diversity” course, students spend an entire semester in the lab thinking through challenges like these by working with microbes that can degrade or convert unwanted compounds. Read More Article Engineering for impact Leading transformation Story Faculty STORY: New Report Maps the Future of Robotics Across Africa As robotics transforms industries around the world, a new report by the African Robotics Network (AfROB) is helping answer a fundamental question: What does the future of robotics look like in Africa? Read More Article Press Release Leadership Remembering William B. Norden: A Friend and Founder Remembering William B. Norden, founding member and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Olin College of Engineering. Read More Article Leading transformation Living the experiment Story STORY: Inside the Olin Makerspace Institute: Sharing the "Olin Way" with Global Educators This summer, the Olin Shop team crossed an exciting new milestone: Hosting 25 educators from around the world for our very first Olin Makerspace Institute. Read More Article Community-centered culture Engineering for impact Press Release Staff NEWS: Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Appoints Yoi Tanaka as Chief Student Enrollment and Engagement Officer to Nurture Seamless Student Journey Franklin W Olin College of Engineering today announces the appointment of Yoi Tanaka as its inaugural Chief Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Officer. Read More Article Leading transformation Story Faculty Student Biomedical Curricular Design STORY: “Biomedical Device Design” Course Teaches Little-Known Industry Skillset At Olin College, a new take on a “Biomedical Device Design” course shifts focus from next-gen prosthetics or cutting-edge implants in favor of teaching students something just as critical: how to prove that a device is safe, effective, and thoughtfully engineered long before it reaches a patient. Read More Article Engineering for impact Living the experiment Story Alumni STORY: Built for Change: How Olin Prepared Two Alums for Roles at Tutor Intelligence At America’s largest robot data factory, Olin College alums Ellie Ramos ’25 and Jacob Prisament ’25 are launching their careers while applying the same curiosity, initiative and adaptability that defined their undergraduate education as Oliners. Read More Article Leading transformation Story Alumni Faculty Student Extracurricular STORY: First-Year Oliners Win Awards at the 2026 BOW DataFest Two Olin College teams—comprised entirely of first-year students—received awards for their work at the fourth annual BOW DataFest in April. Over 60 students from Babson, Olin and Wellesley (BOW) participated. Read More Article Engineering for impact Leading transformation Story Faculty Student STORY: From Microbes to Markets: “Microbial Diversity” Course Explores Intersection of Science and Entrepreneurship In Olin’s “Microbial Diversity” course, students spend an entire semester in the lab thinking through challenges like these by working with microbes that can degrade or convert unwanted compounds. Read More Media Inquiries: contact Alyson Goodrow | 617-794-0028 In the Media Driving equity CBS News – 'Looking at someone's entire story,' Olin College committed to racial diversity despite end of affirmative action Jul 18, 2023 Like colleges and universities across the country, Olin is now in uncharted territory. Somerville says the college is poised to maintain a racially diverse population on campus. "I think it's part of a holistic admissions process. You're looking at someone's entire story. You're looking at what kind of adversity they've faced during their lives. You're looking at what kind of academic experiences they've had," Somerville said. Read More Driving equity wbur – After affirmative action ban, one small Massachusetts college plots a course to maintain racial diversity Jul 17, 2023 Many in the Olin community are dismayed by the decision to roll back affirmative action. “Personally, I felt really sad about it, frankly,” said Susan Hartley Brisson, the school's director of admissions. “It seems like it’s a giant step backwards for us, in many ways.” Read More Driving equityLeadership Mass.gov – Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Joint Statement in Response to Supreme Court Decision on Race-Based Admissions Jun 29, 2023 We will continue to break down barriers to higher education so that all students see themselves represented in both our public and private campus communities. Massachusetts, the home of the first public school and first university, will lead the way in championing access, equity, and inclusion in education. 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