A new record for Math Prize for Girls wins
Twelfth grader Jessica Wan three-peats, as MIT hosts the 15th competition for female middle and high school math enthusiasts.
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MIT named No. 2 university by U.S. News for 2023-24
Undergraduate engineering and computer science programs are No. 1; undergraduate business program is No. 2.
3 Questions: Stuart Schmill on MIT Admissions’ participation in the STARS College Network
MIT’s dean of admissions and student financial services talks about helping rural students better understand their options for going to college.
MIT announces financial aid and tuition rates for the 2023–24 academic year
Financial aid support remains strong, offsetting a 3.75 percent rise in tuition, and changes to housing, dining, and other costs.
“MIT Illuminations,” a colorful installation and introduction to creative computation, is now open in Kendall Square
Located in the new MIT Welcome Center in Building E38, the installation expresses the dynamic, vibrant culture of MIT through the medium of programmable light.
Spreading joy with Wide Tim
MIT senior Tianyuan (Margaret) Zheng uses art as a bonding enzyme to join STEM, culture, and community.
3 Questions: Supporting student veterans at MIT
Liam Gale, new program administrator for the Student Veteran Success Office, describes experiences of student veterans and how the Institute supports them.
Math enthusiasts take aim at STEM glass ceiling
MIT hosts the 14th Math Prize for Girls, which aims to encourage female middle and high school students of mathematics.
MIT announces increase to undergraduate financial aid for 2022–23 academic year
Financial aid support remains strong, and free tuition guarantee is increased.
Jonathan Schwarz appointed director of MIT Institutional Research
Former associate director succeeds founding director Lydia Snover; MIT 2022 Quality of Life Survey launches.
MIT keeps a firm commitment to undergraduate student support for 2021-2022
Financial aid will remain robust and, after being held flat last year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, tuition and fees will increase by 3.85 percent.
Two new student residences open their doors
New Vassar and the Graduate Tower at Site 4 provide additional housing options on campus, with another new residence in planning and improvements to Burton Conner underway.
In praise of IAP
For 50 years, Independent Activities Period has provided MIT community members with a respite from the firehose.
Team 2020 charts a course for MIT
Report outlines the thinking behind five proposed options for the 2020-2021 academic year.
2019 Change-Makers honored for fighting sexual misconduct
Violence Prevention and Response and Title IX and Bias Response Office celebrate individuals and departments for standing up to sexual harassment and assault.