Drew Houston's Commencement address
'I stopped trying to make my life perfect, and instead tried to make it interesting.'
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Commencement will be held outdoors, as planned
Rain is forecast; indoor viewing available for guests.
Opening Dropbox
MIT alumnus Drew Houston took Dropbox from conception to a multibillion-dollar business.
Slideshow: Class of 2013 Senior Toast
Soon-to-be graduates gathered on Friday, May 31, to celebrate their accomplishments.
Information on this week’s Commencement activities
MIT advises graduates, guests to expect increased security measures for ceremonies on Thursday and Friday.
Bexley to close at end of semester for up to three years due to structural problems
Dean for Student Life Chris Colombo says helping affected students is his top priority; seniors permitted to stay through Commencement.
Are we purging the poorest?
In a new book, MIT urbanist Lawrence Vale examines the downsizing of public housing.
MIT engineers elected to national academy
Three engineers are among this year’s 69 new National Academy of Engineering members.
Hard times in Chicago
MIT anthropologist’s new book recounts the painful aftermath when steel plants suddenly closed in the American heartland.
MIT presents Kendall Square zoning concepts to Cambridge Planning Board
Planning Board reacts positively; Institute is prepared to file rezoning petition
Nearly half of sophomore class enrolls in UPOP
503 members of the Class of 2015 sign up for Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program.