Topic
Admissions
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MIT releases endowment figures for 2016
Institute’s pooled investments returned 0.8 percent last year; endowment stands at $13.2 billion.
September 9, 2016 -
Letter regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas
June 24, 2016 -
Q&A: Stuart Schmill on considering race in admissions
MIT’s admissions dean discusses U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas.
June 24, 2016 -
Schmill named dean of student financial services
Interim executive director since September 2015, Schmill will now lead both admissions and student financial services at MIT.
April 21, 2016 -
Letter to Congress outlines role of MIT endowment
MIT President L. Rafael Reif responds to Congressional request for information.
April 4, 2016 -
Administration addresses student recommendations
Earliest actions on inclusiveness will focus on orientation, mental health counseling, student surveys.
March 16, 2016 -
MIT offers admissions decisions to the Class of 2020
MIT admits 1,485 students from 49 states and 65 countries; "Star Wars"-themed video continues a lighthearted admissions tradition.
March 15, 2016 -
Stu Schmill endorses report on consideration of character in college admissions
Dean of MIT Admissions joins peers in recommending increased consideration of prospective students’ concern for others in college admissions.
January 20, 2016 -
Black student leaders present recommendations for a more inclusive MIT
Students are working closely with senior administration; President Reif praises collaboration.
December 9, 2015 -
MIT joins in Supreme Court amicus brief supporting consideration of race in admissions
Institute and 12 other universities reaffirm the value of campus diversity.
November 2, 2015 -
MIT transfer students: A unique cohort of undergraduates
Students who enroll as upperclassmen bring a wealth of experiences, from winning Olympic medals to acing the Math Olympiads.
October 7, 2015 -
New to campus
Members of the Class of 2019 possess ample talent and determination.
October 2, 2015 -
MIT releases endowment figures for 2015
Institute’s pooled investments returned 13.2 percent last year; endowment reaches $13.5 billion.
September 11, 2015 -
David Elwell to direct the International Students Office
July 17, 2015 -
High school students find their MathROOTS at MIT
Program aims to inspire female and underrepresented minority students to pursue STEM fields.
July 8, 2015 -
MITES: 40 years and over 2,200 students and counting
MIT’s flagship program for rising high school seniors welcomes its 2015 class to campus.
June 25, 2015 -
MIT offers admissions decisions to the Class of 2019
MIT admits 1,467 students from 50 states and 67 countries; video of drones delivering acceptance letters garners local and national media attention.
March 17, 2015 -
MIT Admissions gets a healthy makeover
Admissions Office forms a cross-departmental wellness program to help employees weather long workdays.
March 10, 2015 -
Work-Life Center announces new spring 2015 seminar series
March 4, 2015 -
Inspiring a new generation of innovators
Andrew Viterbi ’56, SM ’57 has been a pioneer in wireless communications for more than half a century.
January 13, 2015