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President L. Rafael Reif
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Hundreds join President Reif in NYC to celebrate MIT’s community and mission
San Francisco will be the next stop on MIT's Better World global tour.
October 25, 2016 -
MIT Campaign for a Better World ends FY16 with $2.9 billion
The Institute had a strong finish to fiscal year 2016, closing with $529 million in new gifts and pledges.
October 20, 2016 -
At open forum, MIT community discusses recent U.S. tragedies
More than 600 attend event emphasizing commitment to “stand together against injustice, intolerance, and hatred.”
July 14, 2016 -
Letter from President Reif regarding recent violent tragedies in the United States
July 10, 2016 -
MIT hosts visit from leading Saudi Arabian minister
Discussion focuses on the country’s long-term future and policy plans.
June 24, 2016 -
Letter regarding vigil for Orlando shooting victims
June 13, 2016 -
Matt Damon celebrates his “fake graduation” while addressing the Class of 2016
“Turn toward the problems you see” Damon says; MIT President Reif urges graduates to prepare for “cosmic problem set.”
June 3, 2016 -
President L. Rafael Reif's charge to the Class of 2016
"You made MIT better. And now you will make a better world," Reif tells more than 2,800 new graduates.
June 3, 2016 -
MIT announces new Makerspace with support from Victor and William Fung Foundation
May 31, 2016 -
Moving spectacle
MIT marks 100 years in Cambridge with “Crossing the Charles” parade and evening celebration.
May 9, 2016 -
MIT announces Campaign for a Better World
Comprehensive fundraising initiative aims to raise $5 billion to advance Institute’s work on some of the world’s biggest challenges.
May 6, 2016 -
All-MIT Diversity Forum highlights progress, challenges for campus community
Conference underscores collaboration by students, administration.
May 3, 2016 -
MIT names Center for Advanced Urbanism in honor of visionary developer Norman Leventhal
April 29, 2016 -
Letter to Congress outlines role of MIT endowment
MIT President L. Rafael Reif responds to Congressional request for information.
April 4, 2016 -
New institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics
National public-private consortium led by MIT will involve manufacturers, universities, agencies, companies.
April 1, 2016 -
Administration addresses student recommendations
Earliest actions on inclusiveness will focus on orientation, mental health counseling, student surveys.
March 16, 2016 -
Celebrating exceptional individuals and teams across MIT
MIT staff and faculty honored for outstanding contributions at the 2016 MIT Excellence Awards and Collier Medal ceremony.
March 10, 2016 -
Christine Lagarde: Thinking globally, speaking locally
IMF managing director calls for new technology, shifting policy to meet population growth.
March 7, 2016 -
Agreement on climate-related action reached by MIT administration and student-led group
Four-part plan signals effort to build on last year’s climate action plan, and an end to months-long protest.
March 3, 2016 -
Letter regarding the first direct detection of gravitational waves
February 11, 2016