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Dennis D. Berkey

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Dennis D. Berkey
15th President of
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
In office
July 1, 2004[1] – May 31, 2013[2]
Preceded byEdward Alton Parrish
Personal details
SpouseCatherine Berkey
ResidenceWorcester, MA
Alma materMuskingum College
Miami University
University of Cincinnati
WebsiteOffice of the President

Dennis D. Berkey served as president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2004[3] until May, 2013.[4] His formal education is in Mathematics with degrees from Muskingum College, Miami University, and University of Cincinnati. At WPI he oversaw the development of a biotechnology center known as Gateway Park in Worcester, Massachusetts. He also oversaw an expansion in enrollment, a new residence hall (East Hall), a new admissions building (The Bartlett Center), and a new sports and recreation facility.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Dennis Berkey to Be Inaugurated as Worcester Polytechnic Institute President on May 20" (Press release). Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2005-05-02. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
  2. ^ "WPI president steps down after 9 years". Worcester Telegram and Gazette. 5/11/2013. Retrieved 5/12/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  3. ^ http://www.wpi.edu/offices/president/bio.html
  4. ^ http://www.wpi.edu/news/20123/ddbmay013.html
  5. ^ http://www.wpi.edu/news/20123/recctrded.html