Topic
Admissions
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Work continues toward a more diverse, inclusive MIT
Many of the changes recommended by black students in 2015 have been implemented; departmental discussions are ongoing.
February 7, 2018 -
Out of the lab and onto the page
Blog writing workshop for graduate students offers practical tips, helping them create a window into real life at MIT.
January 29, 2018 -
Institute on track to meet campus climate action goals
Plans are in place to meet or exceed greenhouse gas reduction targets.
November 21, 2017 -
MIT releases endowment figures for 2017
Institute’s pooled investments returned 14.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $14.8 billion.
September 8, 2017 -
Featured video: Getting into MIT
Alumni look back on their experiences applying to, waiting to hear from, and getting accepted into MIT.
August 17, 2017 -
MIT hosts STEM boot camp for veteran students
Warrior-Scholar Project helps vets transition to college with intensive summer program.
August 11, 2017 -
Closing the gender gap in mechanical engineering
Women make up 49.5 percent of MIT’s undergraduates in mechanical engineering, due to department’s proactive approach, study finds.
July 31, 2017 -
Dean for Undergraduate Education announces 2017 Infinite Mile Award recipients
Annual celebration of excellence honors staff for contributions on behalf of students, the department, and the Institute.
June 20, 2017 -
Student perspectives on grad life at MIT
A new blog written entirely by MIT graduate students offers a window into a deeply diverse community.
March 27, 2017 -
MIT offers admissions decisions to the Class of 2021
MIT admits 1,438 students from 50 states and 62 countries; admissions video carries on four-year tradition.
March 15, 2017 -
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences launches post-baccalaureate program
Research Scholars Program in Brain and Cognitive Sciences brings talented students to the department.
January 31, 2017 -
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