Topic
Provost
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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 -
Want to conduct a survey?
MIT’s Institutional Research Office provides in-depth guidance
May 3, 2012 -
MIT and Harvard launch a ‘revolution in education’
Online edX courses will open both universities’ classrooms to the world while enhancing on-campus learning.
May 2, 2012 -
MIT and Harvard announce edX
Joint partnership builds on <i>MITx</i> and Harvard distance learning; aims to benefit campus-based education and beyond.
May 2, 2012 -
MIT establishes Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST)
$1.5M grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will launch CAST.
April 12, 2012 -
Reif, Grimson: MITx aims to enhance on-campus education
New online courses add value to MIT’s residential program, provost and chancellor tell students.
April 6, 2012 -
Four professors named 2012 MacVicar Fellows
Broadhead, Kaelbling, Kaiser and Rose awarded the Institute’s highest undergraduate teaching honor.
March 16, 2012 -
Anant Agarwal named director of new unit to advance MITx
Instructor of inaugural 6.002x course will step down as CSAIL director.
March 16, 2012