Reif announces office hours for 2015-16
Interested MIT faculty, students, and staff may sign up for 15-minute meetings with the president.
“Every one of you has what it takes”
Class of 2019 is welcomed by President Reif and other MIT leaders.
MIT takes next step in advancing Kendall Square Initiative
Institute files application for Cambridge Planning Board review.
Paula Hammond named head of Department of Chemical Engineering
An MIT faculty member since 1995, Hammond succeeds Klavs Jensen as ChemE department head.
Colombo to retire from post as MIT’s dean for student life
Departure caps a 40-year career at MIT, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins.
The Council for the Arts at MIT announces new leadership roles
Rick Stone ’76 will serve as chair, Karen Arenson ’70 as vice chair
Amy Brand named new director of the MIT Press
Executive and MIT alumna has a deep background in academic publishing and communications.
Climate-change committee submits community’s recommendations
Zuber seeks comments on report ahead of giving recommendations to Reif.
Metcalfe to serve as visiting innovation fellow for 2015-16 academic year
Ethernet co-inventor and 3Com founder will shape Start6, EECS’s innovation and entrepreneurship workshop.
MIT Corporation elects new members
Eight term members will each serve five years on MIT’s board of trustees.
MIT students interview Megan Smith, U.S. CTO and 2015 Commencement speaker
Smith chronicles her time at MIT, role at the White House, and view of how technology is changing the world.
Melissa Nobles named dean of SHASS
Political scientist and department head to lead School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
