Topic
Provost
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Martin Schmidt named provost; Cynthia Barnhart named chancellor
Two faculty members named to MIT’s most senior academic posts first arrived at the Institute as students in the early 1980s.
February 3, 2014 -
Chris Kaiser to step down as provost, return to the faculty
After nine years as a departmental and Institute administrator, biologist plans to return to his longtime interests in teaching and research.
September 16, 2013 -
Letter to the community regarding Kaiser announcement
September 16, 2013 -
MIT adopts new policy to mitigate federal tax burden for same-sex couples
Institute to provide supplemental payment of $1,500 to cover imputed income tax.
June 21, 2013 -
Edmund Bertschinger appointed as Institute Community and Equity Officer
Physicist has a long track record of leadership on issues of community, equity, inclusion and diversity.
June 20, 2013 -
Kaiser, Grimson launch Graduate Student Housing Working Group
Effort comes in response to faculty’s 2030/Kendall task force recommendation; Kendall Square zoning hearings continue.
March 18, 2013 -
Provost Chris Kaiser updates faculty on Kendall Square
MIT to file rezoning petition; eastern gateway to the campus to be imagined collaboratively.
November 20, 2012 -
Sanjay Sarma appointed as MIT’s first director of digital learning
Mechanical engineering professor will shepherd efforts to integrate elements of online education into traditional MIT courses.
November 20, 2012 -
John Brisson appointed as director of MIT/SUTD Collaboration Office
Professor of mechanical engineering will serve as the Institute’s liaison with SUTD leaders in Singapore.
November 20, 2012 -
Provost releases faculty task force report on Kendall Square
Supports MIT’s plan to file rezoning petition; offers recommendations for path forward
October 17, 2012 -
Converting plant waste into biofuels
Promising advances using yeast and fungi.
September 12, 2012 -
Preview of an inauguration
In addition to marking the beginning of L. Rafael Reif’s term as MIT’s 17th president, the festivities will celebrate the MIT community’s ethic of service.
September 12, 2012 -
Chris A. Kaiser selected as MIT provost
Longtime member of the biology faculty to succeed L. Rafael Reif as the Institute’s senior academic and budget officer.
June 27, 2012 -
Human touch
In many quarters, reaction to L. Rafael Reif’s election as MIT president focuses on his personal qualities.
May 17, 2012 -
Prepared remarks of President-elect L. Rafael Reif to the MIT community
May 16, 2012 -
‘This is a dream I never dared to imagine’
President-elect L. Rafael Reif greets the MIT community — and the world — as the Institute’s next leader.
May 16, 2012 -
L. Rafael Reif selected as MIT’s 17th president
As provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.
May 16, 2012 -
Students hail selection of L. Rafael Reif as MIT’s 17th president
Members of Student Advisory Committee cite president-elect’s ‘strong leadership and a willingness to engage students’ as provost.
May 16, 2012 -
Some MIT freshmen get high-level advisors
Top administrators ‘walk the talk’ by advising members of the Class of 2015.
May 11, 2012 -
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MIT’s Institutional Research Office provides in-depth guidance
May 3, 2012