Cornel West advocates the “examined life” on campus
In MIT talk, prominent philosopher urges self-reflection to keep academic institutions vital and fair.
Work continues toward a more diverse, inclusive MIT
Many of the changes recommended by black students in 2015 have been implemented; departmental discussions are ongoing.
Eric Schmidt to join MIT as visiting innovation fellow
Former Google leader offers insights of a storied career to MIT’s entrepreneurial community
Institute launches the MIT Intelligence Quest
New Institute-wide initiative will advance human and machine intelligence research.
Graduate Student Council launches inclusion initiative
Student representatives called "conduits" are discussing best practices and planning ways to implement diversity and inclusion programs campus-wide.
After 16 years as heads of house, Anne and Bill McCants to step down from Burton Conner
Search will start soon for new live-in faculty to help lead undergraduate community.
Three EECS professors join leadership team
Saman Amarasinghe and Joel Voldman are named associate department heads; Nancy Lynch is associate department head for strategic directions, a new post.
MIT custodian Francisco Rodriguez released from detention
After more than five months in detention, Rodriguez now awaits asylum appeal.
Q&A: Israel Ruiz and Maria Zuber on new tax law’s implications for MIT
Officials outline how federal legislation is expected to affect students, faculty, staff, and MIT.
Asu Ozdaglar named head of Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
She succeeds Anantha Chandrakasan, who was named dean of engineering, as leader of MIT’s largest academic department.
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to speak at MIT’s 2018 Commencement
Executive, author, and feminist will address the Class of 2018 on June 8.
MIT community gathers to honor Paul Gray
Memorial tribute celebrates former Institute president who cherished “This special place.”
