Dear Webb Community,

Today, we are proud to share the next chapter of Webb Institute.



Over the past several months we previewed our refreshed logo during regional alumni events across the country. Many of you heard firsthand that this is an evolution, not a revolution - a forward-looking mark that honors our heritage while positioning Webb for the future. Distinctive, confident, and unmistakably Webb.

As part of our brand relaunch, we created a series of new videos capturing the unique “Webb DNA” on film – the rigor, ingenuity, camaraderie, and ambition that define this community – and now with our updated logo and a renewed visual identity. We wanted to show the world not only who Webb is, but how far a Webb education and the Webb network can take you . While these films have been released on social media, we bring them directly to you, in case you haven’t seen them yet.

Here is the complete story we are telling about Webb to the world.

The Spirit of the Innovator | Brand Anthem 

“The world’s first boats weren’t built by people content to drift.”



We began at our roots. For 137 years, Webb has been home to those who look toward the horizon and imagine what comes next. This anthem celebrates the relentless curiosity and bold thinking that continue to shape our future.

Maritime Might 

“Webb is small and mighty.”



You know better than anyone that ships are part art and part science. This chapter highlights the rigor, resilience, and close-knit spirit of campus life - from challenging academics to the hands-on tradition of Winter Work. Today’s students continue building the vessels that power, protect, and connect the world.

The World is Your Oyster | Webb is Your Launchpad 

“When you design a ship, you’re designing a floating city.”



A Webb education opens doors far beyond ship design. The systems thinking, discipline, and leadership learned here translate everywhere - from America’s Cup racing teams to finance, entrepreneurship, technology, and beyond. Webb remains one of the greatest launchpads in higher education.

Thank you for being the living proof of these stories. Every time you solve a complex problem, lead with integrity, or build something meaningful, you strengthen the Webb legacy.



Stay tuned for the final chapter in Fall 2026, when we transition to our new website, currently under development.

Sincerely,

Mark Martecchini '79, P'09

President