MIT task force releases preliminary “Future of Libraries” report
New library proposals meant to enhance “meaningful access to knowledge.”
3 Questions: Maria Zuber on stepping up MIT’s response to climate change
MIT’s vice president for research discusses the challenges ahead for MIT and the world.
MIT to neutralize 17 percent of carbon emissions through purchase of solar energy
Partnership of three local organizations could set a sustainability example for others to follow.
Barnhart, Stuopis establish medical leave and hospitalization policy review committee
Co-chairs Saxe and Schulz see “true openness to change,” invite community to lend their voices to the review process.
Education leaders gather to chart a future for sustainability at universities
International meeting examines progress on campuses, explores goals for coming years.
MIT releases endowment figures for 2016
Institute’s pooled investments returned 0.8 percent last year; endowment stands at $13.2 billion.
Nancy Lynch named associate head of Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Expert in distributed computing to join department leadership.
Council for the Arts at MIT welcomes Rachel Bennett as its new director
The Council has funded arts programs at MIT for 44 years.
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.
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.
Martin Schmidt named Ray and Maria Stata Professor
MIT provost and leader in microscale and nanoscale fabrication appointed to the Ray and Maria Stata Professorship in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
MIT sells $500 million in taxable century bonds
Proceeds will support long-term campus renewal and development under the MIT 2030 framework.
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.”