Vice President for Resource Development Jeffrey Newton to retire
Seven years at MIT cap ‘a career of accomplishment in service to some of the nation’s most distinguished academic institutions.’
Chris Kaiser to step down as provost, return to the faculty
After nine years as a departmental and Institute administrator, biologist plans to return to his longtime interests in teaching and research.
New One Community Room opens at MIT
The space is now available to individuals, committees, clubs and working groups that focus on community-building.
Alison Alden, MIT’s vice president for human resources, to retire in 2014
Early-spring departure to conclude ‘seven years of exceptional service’ to the Institute.
Kendall Square initiative moves toward design phase
Urban-design firm to be selected; community meetings will be set for fall.
MIT releases report on its actions in the Aaron Swartz case
Professors Hal Abelson and Peter Diamond complete review.
Gang Chen named head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
An MIT faculty member since 2001, Chen succeeds Mary Boyce as MechE department head.
