Facing reality, however painful it may be
In his new book, “Life Is Hard,” MIT philosopher Kieran Setiya offers guidance for tackling the (many) problems we face.
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Two first-year students named Rise Global Winners for 2022
Now in its second year, the Rise program targets exceptional teenage scholars from around the world for their potential as future change-makers.
Toward compassion and equity
Committed to Caring program honors David Autor for his unique approach to graduate student mentorship and advocacy.
On campus, a warm welcome for MIT’s next president, Sally Kornbluth
“This is your moment,” the Institute’s 18th president tells an MIT audience at a community introduction event.
Sally Kornbluth is named as MIT’s 18th president
As Duke University’s provost since 2014, she has advocated for faculty excellence and reinforced the institution’s commitment to the student experience.
Bringing it all back home
In MIT visit, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf PhD ’81 offers a road map for creating more manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
Professor Tom Eagar, renowned metallurgist and admired storyteller, dies at 72
Welding expert and former head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering is remembered for his personal teaching style and commitment to students.
Professor Emeritus Richard “Dick” Eckaus, who specialized in development economics, dies at 96
Deeply respected advisor, educator, mentor, and former department head was a founding member of the MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change and committed to helping others rise out of poverty.
Making each vote count
MIT PhD candidate Jacob Jaffe uses data science to identify and solve problems in election administration.
Jung Jae Kwon: Questioning the nuclear umbrella
Dissatisfied with security guarantees from the US, America’s junior allies want greater control over their own defenses.
Envisioning new financing models to mitigate the crisis in long-term care
Mel King Community Fellows from MIT's Community Innovators Lab meet in Berlin to examine the German elder care model.
Letter regarding proposed free expression statement from MIT
President Reif writes to the MIT community about progress by the Ad Hoc Working Group on Free Expression.
Promoting systemic change in the Middle East, the “MIT way”
In a recent MISTI course, students engaged on collaborative solutions to climate, health care, and economic development in the Middle East.
John Tirman, political theorist and executive director of the MIT Center for International Studies, dies at 72
An expert on US-Iran relations and human security, Tirman was a prolific author and thoughtful colleague and friend.
Fighting poverty with direct cash payments
The alumni-founded GiveDirectly has delivered over $500 million in cash to impoverished people, letting recipients decide how best to meet their needs.