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President L. Rafael Reif
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Ernest Moniz addresses threats of nuclear weapons and climate
In MIT’s Compton Lecture, former U.S. energy secretary speaks on global security risks.
September 22, 2017 -
The Engine announces investments in first group of startups
New venture launched by MIT will support “tough-tech” companies at work on transformative ideas that take time to commercialize.
September 19, 2017 -
Former MIT President Paul Gray dies at 85 after lifelong career of service and leadership at the Institute
Guided by a passion for teaching, MIT’s 14th president helped steer the Institute through decades of social change.
September 18, 2017 -
IBM and MIT to pursue joint research in artificial intelligence, establish new MIT–IBM Watson AI Lab
IBM plans to make a 10-year, $240 million investment in new lab with MIT to advance AI hardware, software, and algorithms.
September 7, 2017 -
President Reif writes to support preservation of DACA
In Boston Globe op-ed, MIT president calls on White House and Congress to protect “Dreamers.”
August 31, 2017 -
Whitney Espich named CEO of MIT Alumni Association
New leader to play key role in keeping MIT connected with its 136,000 alumni.
August 21, 2017 -
Letter to the community regarding the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia
August 15, 2017 -
MIT’s Solve initiative seeks solutions to its 2017 global challenges
Applications for problem-solvers interested in four new areas are due August 1.
July 19, 2017 -
Anantha Chandrakasan named dean of School of Engineering
Head of Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science will succeed Ian Waitz.
June 23, 2017 -
Iberdrola and MIT Energy Initiative announce $10.3 million collaboration
Funding will establish MIT professorship and support low-carbon energy and climate initiatives.
June 21, 2017 -
MIT President Reif attends White House technology meeting
Conference convened by the White House Office of American Innovation includes leading corporate CEOs and other technology leaders.
June 19, 2017 -
After MIT, new officers will serve their country
Following their MIT studies, graduates in MIT’s Reserve Officer Training Corps set off on new challenges in the U.S. military.
June 16, 2017 -
Academics without borders
Senseable City Lab visualizes 20 years of data to show how students, faculty, and scholars join MIT from all over the world.
June 14, 2017 -
Tim Cook to MIT grads: “How will you serve humanity?”
Apple CEO urges graduating class to “work toward something greater than yourself.”
June 9, 2017 -
President L. Rafael Reif's charge to the Class of 2017
"One of today’s great challenges is how to help society navigate the unintended impact of technology itself," Reif tells more than 2,800 new graduates.
June 9, 2017 -
Letter to the community regarding major gift to MIT
June 7, 2017 -
MIT to receive $140 million gift
Unrestricted gift from anonymous alumnus can support any facet of the Institute’s educational and research mission.
June 7, 2017 -
Letter regarding US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement
June 2, 2017 -
New center will push frontiers of sensing technology
First “center of excellence” for new MIT.nano facility will focus on novel detectors and imaging systems.
June 1, 2017 -
Hacking discrimination
Student teams develop technology-based tools to address racism and bias.
May 16, 2017