President Reif to Class of 2020: “All of us together will make a better world”
MIT president and professors offer words of wisdom, encouragement at Freshman Convocation.
Division of Student Life
Good Samaritan Amnesty Policy will now apply to prohibited substances
Dean for Student Life Suzy Nelson says new policy is designed to reduce barriers to help-seeking, ensure student safety; changes respond to students’ concerns.
New heads of house join undergraduate and graduate communities to start the fall semester
Areas of expertise include robotics, writing, physics, jewelry-making, and breakfast cereal.
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.”
Random Hall evacuated due to fire on the roof
No injuries reported; residents will stay in Next House temporarily.
Suzy Nelson named vice president for student life
Seasoned academic leader brings experience in student affairs at Colgate, Harvard, and Cornell.
MIT community supports local agencies with record-setting Giving Tree donations
More than 900 gifts help to make the season a bit brighter for area kids and teens.
MIT brings a touch of trash to fashion
Student-run Trashion Show, returning for its fifth year, aims to foster awareness of sustainable materials.
MIT’s Public Service Center renamed to honor Priscilla King Gray
Co-founder of the PSC and wife of former MIT President Paul Gray has continued to guide the center’s work.
3Q: Karen Gleason on the iconic Metropolitan Storage Warehouse
MIT proposes to repurpose the historic structure into a mixed-use undergraduate residence.
Colombo to retire from post as MIT’s dean for student life
Departure caps a 40-year career at MIT, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins.
Forbes Café in Stata Center to undergo renovations
New England diner, salad bar highlight updates to debut this fall.
Rapping about entrepreneurship and branding
Doug E. Fresh and other entrepreneurs discuss building a personal brand with grad students at MIT.
Being a housemaster means never having to shovel again
Mentorship, camaraderie, and — yes — free snow removal are among many housemaster benefits.