Crowdsourcing contest to focus on reducing campus emissions
MIT challenges the community to identify cutting-edge solutions to reach carbon reduction goals.
Increase of 10.4 percent in financial aid will benefit a wide range of MIT families
Substantial rise will benefit students and families across the economic spectrum.
Agreement on climate-related action reached by MIT administration and student-led group
Four-part plan signals effort to build on last year’s climate action plan, and an end to months-long protest.
Suzy Nelson named vice president for student life
Seasoned academic leader brings experience in student affairs at Colgate, Harvard, and Cornell.
Alan Siegel to retire as chief of MIT Medical’s Mental Health and Counseling Service
Alan Siegel, chief of MIT Medical’s Mental Health and Counseling Service, will retire from his position after nearly 15 years.
Celebrations planned for centennial of MIT’s river crossing
Recalling Institute’s 1916 move to Cambridge, events will include parade and campus open house.
Symposium calls for science-based climate action
Experts examine how MIT can be most effective in addressing climate-change issues.
Christine Ortiz to step down as dean for graduate education
Six-year tenure was defined by collaboration across schools, departments, and offices.
MIT presents updated Kendall Square Initiative plan to City of Cambridge
Cambridge Planning Board delves into the Kendall Square plan’s details and expresses enthusiasm; process will continue.
Susan Hockfield chosen to serve as AAAS president-elect
Former MIT president to begin three-year term on AAAS Board of Directors in February.
Actor and filmmaker Matt Damon will be 2016 Commencement speaker
Performer who gained fame for his portrayal of a brilliant MIT janitor will address the Class of 2016.