GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2026!
We write Stevens history HOBOKEN, NJ | MAY 19, 2026
VOLUME CXXII No.26
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CONGRATS CLASS OF 2026
INSIDE THIS ISSUE SPORTS
SEASON RECAP PAGE 3 FEATURE
LIST OF GRADUATING SENIORS PAGE 4
Wittpenn Walk: Class of 2026 Edition
FEATURE
BY ALESSANDRA ZULUETA NIETO, STAFF WRITER
FIRST IN the Class of 2026 prepares CLASS COHORT for Astheir Wittpenn Walk, they
mark one of the final milestones in a journey that began during a transformative moment for Stevens. The Wittpenn Walk is a tradition to show the start and end of a student’s time at Stevens.
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FEATURE
AWARDS RECIPIENTS PAGE 6
Innovation Expo 2026: a glimpse into Stevens’ innovative spirit BY JOSEPHINE CHOONG, SECRETARY
FEATURE
SENIOR ESSAYS PAGE 7 and 8
FEATURE
PUZZLES PAGE 9 PULSE
ROVING AND SUDOKU PAGE 10
Every year, Stevens hosts the Innovation Expo, giving seniors an opportunity to present their Senior Design Projects, a culmination of years of hard work, innovation, and learning. Across campus, the 258 student projects from the three schools highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit, research, and creativity of each student throughout their time at Stevens. On May 8, the Expo kicked off with the first round of student projects. The School of Engineering and Science (SES) presented 162 projects across 10 different departments. At Canavan Arena, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) BAJA Team showcased their fully functioning off-road car for any interested viewers. In the meantime, the School of Business featured 50 projects displayed all around the Babbio Center. Later in the day, the Gallois Autonomous Robot Competition, a highlight for first-year engineering students, had teams of three test their robots in three trials for the most accurate path-finding robot. The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science (HASS) featured 46 student projects and a variety of music performances throughout the day. HASS musicians showcased their capstone projects with live performances
NEWS (2)
FEATURE (4-9)
SPORTS (3)
PULSE (10)
Wittpenn Walk: Class of 2026 edition! Learn more about the Wittpenn Walk experience the graduating Class of 2026 had! 2026 RECAP
Recognize our graduating senior athletes and the MAC players of the year! See more about the sports accomplishments this season!
Walking up from Babbio to start off Convocation as freshmen, then down towards Babbio as seniors for their Senior Sunset Toast. Entering in the fall of 2022, this cohort was selected from a record-breaking pool of 12,500 applicants. They arrived on campus as one of the largest incoming classes in recent years, being the final push to drive total enrollment past the 9,000 student mark.
First in Class Cohort Senior Awards Stute Senior Essays Puzzle Page Graduating Seniors List Read answers from the Stevens community to our weekly Roving Reporter, plus solve our weekly puzzle and sudoku.
at Schaefer Lawn, entertaining guests throughout the day. Meanwhile, at Walker Gym, the Ebb and Flow exhibition highlighted four years of hard work from 22 graduating artists. Following the tide’s ebb, each artist presented their unique perspective, thus continuing the flow of inspiration and community. Attendees could also visit the library and their new exhibit exploring the legacy of Colonel John Stevens, the founder of Stevens Institute of Technology, ’s founder by featuring original objects and manuscripts. From becoming New Jersey’s state treasurer to pioneering experiments on steam-powered transportation, the exhibit examines the legacy and impact John Stevens left behind. This year’s Thomas H. Scholl Lecture had Stevens alumnus Christine A. Miller, a life sciences executive who recently served as the president and CEO of Melinta Therapeutics, as a speaker. Miller joined Peter Dominick, a teaching professor at the School of Business, for a fireside chat titled “Take Control: Own the Game, Shape Your Future”. Based on her own experience, she shared how leadership decisions and cultural shifts help organizations navigate complex periods of change.
SEE EXPO PAGE 2
Beyond the statistics, the Class of 2026 witnessed a unique time in the history of Stevens. They were the first class to see the University Center Complex (UCC) Towers being fully lived in and integrated into the campus. While these students spent their first year in traditional housing, they had front-row seats to the UCC becoming the heart of student life. Now, as they look to the future
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ahead, their professional prospects look as strong as the day they arrived. If current trends hold true, they are joining a legacy where 97% of graduates secure career outcomes within six months of graduation. While our seniors are now leaving the pond to pursue their own paths, no one will forget their formative duckling years here at Stevens.
Commencement Speaker: Adam Savage from MythBusters
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BY JACK MACDONNELL, STAFF WRITER For this year's undergraduate Commencement ceremony, Stevens welcomes one of the most renowned and famous entertainers in the engineering field, Adam Savage. Adam Savage can be described as nothing less than an engineering legend. Savage was a host of the Discovery Channel show MythBusters, a television series dedicated to testing scientific myths and rumors. Topics ranging from “Can a Penny Dropped Off the Empire State Building Kill Someone?” to more experimental episodes like “Do frozen chickens cause more damage than thawed chickens when shot at a plane's
windshield?” Truly, he can be seen as an explorer of the more “fun” side of science. The show had an impressive 16 seasons and nearly 300 episodes, running over the course of 13 years. For many kids who grew up watching the series, it was a source of inspiration and wonder that introduced millions to the world of engineering. Some of those people Savage has inspired may very well be in the audience during his commencement speech. His talents do not end with his television career; he is a man of many trades. Savage has also run his own YouTube channel since 2009, creating over 7,000 videos and amassing 7.2 million subscrib-
SEE SAVAGE PAGE 2