News + Events Recent News and other Stories Article Press Release Faculty NEWS: Welcome Jack-William Barotta, Assistant Professor of Applied Math Jack-William Barotta has joined the Olin faculty as an assistant professor of applied math. He previously completed his Ph.D. in Fluids and Thermal Sciences from Brown University, where he taught courses on fluid mechanics, art fluids engineering, and dynamics. 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 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 Leading transformation Press Release NEWS: Olin Earns Top Marks for Professors and Classroom Experience in Princeton Review’s 2027 Rankings Olin College of Engineering is featured in The Princeton Review’s “The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition.” This year, Olin improved its rankings in three categories: Professors Get High Marks, Best Classroom Experience and Best College Dorms. 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 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 Press Release Faculty NEWS: Welcome Jack-William Barotta, Assistant Professor of Applied Math Jack-William Barotta has joined the Olin faculty as an assistant professor of applied math. He previously completed his Ph.D. in Fluids and Thermal Sciences from Brown University, where he taught courses on fluid mechanics, art fluids engineering, and dynamics. Read More Article Engineering for impact Leading transformation Press Release NEWS: Olin Earns Top Marks for Professors and Classroom Experience in Princeton Review’s 2027 Rankings Olin College of Engineering is featured in The Princeton Review’s “The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition.” This year, Olin improved its rankings in three categories: Professors Get High Marks, Best Classroom Experience and Best College Dorms. 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 In the Media Driving equityLeading transformationLiving the experimentAlumni Billionaires Africa – Etosha Cave slept in her car to save money and has since raised $900 million to make jet fuel from CO2 Jun 29, 2026 In high school, she joined the National Society of Black Engineers and earned a scholarship that pointed her toward Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Massachusetts, where she was part of the first graduating class in 2006. Olin was unusual even by the standards of elite engineering schools: a small, intensely practical institution that trained students to actually build things rather than simply understand the theory behind them. Read More AlumniStudent Business Insider – The 34 US colleges with the highest-paid graduates, ranked Jun 01, 2026 Olin College of Engineering was ranked in the top US Colleges with the highest paid graduates at #10. Read More Engineering for impactLeading transformationAlumniStudent American Kahani – The Class of 2026’s Indian American Voices: From Stanford to the Hudson Valley, a Community Takes the Commencement Stage May 25, 2026 On May 15, 2026, Reshma Saujani addressed Olin College of Engineering’s 21st graduating class in Needham, Massachusetts. Olin’s official announcement described her as a leading activist, the founder of Girls Who Code, the founder and CEO of Moms First, a New York Times bestselling author, and TIME Magazine’s 2026 Woman of the Year. Read More Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last Events Event Community-centered cultureLiving the experimentStudentFall Open House 2026 September 19, 2026 - 10:00AM EDT Olin College of Engineering Join Olin College for Fall Open House 2026, where students and their families will meet prospective students, staff, and faculty, and hear more about Olin's unique, project-based curriculum. You'll also learn about the wide variety of activities and organizations at Olin.Read More Event Engineering for impactPresident May Lee in Conversation with Alfred Engelberg September 24, 2026 - 4:30PM EDT Norden Auditorium Join President May Lee for a thought-provoking conversation with Alfred Engelberg, author of Breaking the Medicine Monopolies, whose groundbreaking work helped establish the modern generic drug industry. Inspired by his book, their discussion will examine how engineering, law, policy and entrepreneurship can work together to expand access to medicines while fostering innovation.Read More Event Community-centered cultureAlumniLeadershipAlumni and Family Weekend 2026 September 25, 2026 - 9:00AM EDT Olin College of Engineering Save the Date: Alumni & Family Weekend 2026! RETURN TO THE OVAL for a special community event: Alumni and Family Weekend and the Inauguration of President May Lee. Read More Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page Last page Last Submit an event Check out our Blogs Blog Entry 2026-2027The OlinsiderStudent VoicesStudentAdvice For First Years August 21, 2026 - 1:27PM EDT ">Pippin Fleet Hi first years, my name is Pippin. I am in class of 2029, and I am writing to give you some advice for your first year at Olin! Here are seven pieces of advice I would give my former self on my first day:Read More Blog Entry 2025-2026Olin AdmissionAdmission StaffStudentThe Voices of Olin's Class of 2030: College Essay Snippets Part 2 July 21, 2026 - 10:56AM EDT ">The Office of Admission and Financial Aid Welcome back to another volume of “The Voices of Olin's Class of 2030: College Essay Snippets”! The Common App is opening soon, and you may still be considering how to best write about yourself, so explore these genuine stories about how to communicate your passions, interests, and personality behind your application. Read More Blog Entry 2025-2026Olin AdmissionAdmission StaffStudentThe Voices of Olin's Class of 2030: College Essay Snippets June 23, 2026 - 1:45PM EDT ">The Office of Admission and Financial Aid Continuing our essay blog from previous years, we wanted to introduce you to great examples of personal statements as well as Olin specific essays in a new installment from the Class of 2030. While there’s no foolproof way to craft an essay, these snippets reveal different approaches on how to authentically represent yourself to admission committees: Read More Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Last page Last
