News + Events New

Read our Latest Press Releases

Article Image taken by Professor Helen Donis-Keller of Olin Lot A

NEWS: Olin Featured in The Princeton Review’s 2024 Guide to Green Schools

Olin College is one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review’s 2024 Guide to Green Schools.

Read More
Article Jeannie H. Diefenderfer portrait

NEWS: Jeannie Diefenderfer Named Olin Board Chair

Jeannie Diefenderfer has been named Chair of the Olin College Board of Trustees.

Read More
Article Luke Morris Portrait

NEWS: Olin Names Luke Morris ’17 as Newest Trustee

The Olin Board of Trustees voted to appoint alumnus Luke Morris ’17 as its newest trustee at the College’s October 2023 meeting.

Read More
Article SCOPE Summit 2023 - students clapping

NEWS: Olin College Announces 2023-2024 SCOPE Sponsors

Olin College of Engineering is pleased to announce the 13 sponsors of this year’s Senior Capstone Program in Engineering (SCOPE) projects.

Read More
Article Five students work around two silver laptops in a classroom.

NEWS: Olin is the Nation’s No. 2 Undergraduate Engineering Program in 2024 according to U.S. News & World Report

Olin is the Nation’s No. 2 Undergraduate Engineering Program in 2024 according to U.S. News & World Report.

Read More
Article Two students sit on a colorful puzzle-piece mat in an Olin College classroom, while a small drone flies in front of them.

NEWS: 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.

Read More
Read all Olin-related press releases

Read our Featured Stories

Article A pic grid of 12 different images.

STORY: Making an Impact in 2023: Twelve Olin Stories

In less than two weeks it'll be a brand new year. To start 2024 off right, with the many accomplishments of our students, alumni, faculty and staff over the past 12 months in mind, we're taking a look back at some of the best Olin stories in 2023 about making an impact in the world.

Read More
Article Group image of AI + Society course

STORY: Blending Ethics and Engineering in “AI and Society”

Team-taught humanities course at Olin College teaches students to think about the impact of artificial intelligence in their work.

Read More
Article Olin Professor of Psychology Jon Adler

STORY: Jonathan Adler Featured on Hidden Brain Podcast

The discussion on the power of storytelling kicked off a monthlong series of episodes on healing.

Read More
Article Student working in the shop

STORY: Building Confidence in Olin’s Shop

Through curricular integration, Olin ensures that all students have the hands-on skills they need to thrive.

Read More
Article Three people shown looking at a laptop screen that displays a tricycle.

STORY: Alum Designs Affordable Assistive Devices in Tanzania

Eamon O’Brien ’21 co-founded Kyaro in 2019 to produce cost-effective, sturdy, appealing assistive devices for East African people with disabilities.

Read More
Article HEAL Lab image of team

STORY: Olin HEAL Lab Developing Less invasive Diagnostics for Endometriosis

Technology uses light and sound waves instead of more traditional, invasive tools.

Read More
Read all Olin-related stories
Media Inquiries: contact Anne-Marie Dorning | 508-654-2001

Upcoming Events

In the Media

WBUR – Olin College president plans to step down amid financial strain at the school

Jan 10, 2025

The president of Olin College of Engineering will step down at the end of the academic year, a spokeswoman for the school confirmed Friday.

Read More

Boston Globe – Olin College, whose president is resigning, joins ranks of institutions facing financial and leadership difficulties

Jan 10, 2025

Gilda A. Barabino, who became the college’s first Black and first female president in July 2020 and only the second leader in its history, plans to exit at the end of the academic year, a spokesperson for Olin confirmed.

Read More

MassLive – To help small New England farms, these students built a ‘Roomba’ for weeds

Nov 29, 2024

Some call it a Roomba for weeds. Or a farmhand RoboCop. The students of Olin College of Engineering call their creation the PhoenixBot.

Read More

Check out our Latest Blogs

Blog Entry Cartoon of two people interviewing

Breakdown of the College Interview: Tips & Tricks

November 2, 2023 - 3:32PM EDT ">Victoria Moore

Ah the college interview! Depending on the schools which you are applying to (hopefully including Olin!) their policies on interviewing can vary widely and the types of interviews they offer could be quite different.

Read More
Blog Entry Soda bottle hydroponics.

What's up with Olin Clubs? Part One

October 25, 2023 - 9:54AM EDT ">Malvina and Cassandre

At Olin, students do a little bit of everything! Once classes are done for the day you can find Oliners rushing to a variety of clubs and extracurriculars. Hear from two Oliners in this new blog as they share more about their clubs.

Read More
Blog Entry Standardized test with pencil and red capital word optional

What Does Test Optional REALLY Mean?

October 16, 2023 - 9:35AM EDT ">The Office of Admission & Financial Aid

Do you have some questions about what Olin’s test-optional policy means? We’re here to help answer them all!

Read More