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President L. Rafael Reif
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Hacking Commencement
Marshalling forces from across the Institute, MIT will deliver an online celebration worthy of the Class of 2020.
May 26, 2020 -
Letter regarding efforts to chart MIT’s course for the summer, fall, and beyond
May 15, 2020 -
MIT’s second virtual town hall addresses the months ahead
Decisions on when to return to campus await more information but may involve a phased process and continued precautions.
May 7, 2020 -
Letter to the community: Building a vision for MIT’s post-Covid future
May 4, 2020 -
Letter regarding decisions about summer programs
April 27, 2020 -
On Earth Day, lessons from Covid-19 pandemic offer hope
“Every emergency reveals that ‘impossible’ things are actually doable,” President Rafael Reif writes in Boston Globe op-ed.
April 22, 2020 -
Letter regarding MIT's financial picture and next steps
April 13, 2020 -
MIT offers assistance to City of Cambridge during Covid-19 crisis
The Institute is supporting Cambridge’s nonprofits, small businesses, and residents.
April 9, 2020 -
In virtual town hall, MIT leadership updates community on Covid-19 responses
Critical research continues, students and staff are receiving support, and contingency planning proceeds for eventual phased reopening.
April 9, 2020 -
Letter regarding this year's Commencement, Hooding, and Tech Reunion celebrations
March 24, 2020 -
Letter regarding solidarity and support for the community
March 16, 2020 -
Letter regarding a significant new step in response to Covid-19
March 10, 2020 -
Letter regarding MIT's response to the coronavirus disease
March 5, 2020 -
MIT Emergency Management establishes COVID-19 planning team and working groups
Campus-wide effort to ensure academic, research, and business continuity, as well as continued medical, residential life, and communications response to COVID-19.
March 5, 2020 -
President Reif testifies before Congress on U.S. competitiveness
“To stay ahead, the U.S. needs to do more to capitalize on our own strengths,” he tells representatives.
February 27, 2020 -
Admiral William McRaven to speak at MIT’s 2020 Commencement
Retired Navy four-star admiral and former chancellor of University of Texas system will address the Class of 2020 on May 29.
February 20, 2020 -
Michael Sipser to step down as School of Science dean
Mathematician to return to the faculty after six years leading MIT’s second-largest school.
February 19, 2020 -
Letter regarding new vice president of communications
February 14, 2020 -
Alfred Ironside named vice president for communications
Former VP of global communications at the Ford Foundation brings 20 years of experience advancing the missions of international organizations.
February 14, 2020 -
MLK Luncheon speaker describes “dealing with scars nobody can see”
Exonerated Central Park Five member Kevin Richardson details his harrowing experiences and his hopeful vision for the future.
February 13, 2020