Dennis D. Berkey

Dennis D. Berkey
15th President of
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
In office
July 1, 2004[1] – May 31, 2013[2]
Preceded byEdward Alton Parrish
Succeeded byLaurie Leshin
Personal details
Born1947 (age 76–77)[3]
SpouseCatherine Berkey
ResidenceWorcester, MA
Alma materMuskingum College
Miami University
University of Cincinnati
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics
InstitutionsBoston University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
ThesisDiagonally-Dominant Linear-Systems (differential And Difference Systems) (1974)
Doctoral advisorAlan C. Lazar

Dennis D. Berkey is a mathematician and college administrator who had served as the 15th president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2004[4] until May, 2013.[5] 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.[6]

  1. ^ "Dennis Berkey to Be Inaugurated as Worcester Polytechnic Institute President on May 20" (Press release). Worcester Polytechnic Institute. May 2, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2009.
  2. ^ "WPI president steps down after 9 years". Worcester Telegram and Gazette. May 11, 2013. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference thesis-berkey-1974 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Office of the President". Archived from the original on May 29, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
  5. ^ "President Dennis D. Berkey to Conclude Service to WPI". Worcester Polytechnic Institute. May 11, 2013.
  6. ^ "WPI Dedicates its Sports and Recreation Center". Worcester Polytechnic Institute. September 5, 2012.