Judi Segall named ombudsperson
Conflict management specialist will act as a resource for the MIT community.
MIT completes advance refunding of bonds sold in 2008, 2009
Move akin to “refinancing” allows Institute to take advantage of today's low interest rates.
World Economic Forum names Susan Hockfield chair of its Forum Academy
Former MIT president to shape development of new online learning initiative.
Julie Lucas named vice president for resource development
New lead fundraiser for MIT has held senior advancement roles at USC, NYU, and Fordham.
MIT releases endowment figures for 2014
Institute’s pooled investments returned 19.2 percent last year; endowment reaches $12.4 billion.
Reif announces office hours for this year
Interested MIT faculty, students, and staff may sign up for 15-minute meetings with the president.
Class of 2018: Welcome to the family!
President Reif tells class of 2018, “I know that we are lucky to have you!”
Alan D. Grossman named head of the Department of Biology
A faculty member since 1988, Grossman succeeds Tania Baker as department head.
The future of MIT education looks more global, modular, and flexible
Final report of Institute-wide Task Force offers 16 recommendations to help MIT evolve for a new world.
Mark Jarzombek named interim dean of the School of Architecture and Planning
Historian, critic, and theorist has been a faculty member since 1996 and associate dean since 2007.
Robert Millard ’73 elected chair of the MIT Corporation
Corporation member and alumnus succeeds John Reed; other elections announced.
