A festive day for MIT’s 146th Commencement exercises
Graduates reminisce and celebrate in innovative ways.
President Susan Hockfield’s charge to the 2012 graduates
‘Now is the moment for us to send you forth … to put MIT’s spirit and principles to work around the globe.’
Sal Khan salutes ‘the wizards of tomorrow’
In commencement address, 1998 alumnus asks the Class of 2012 to perform a thought experiment in time travel.
Tech Reunions draw thousands of alumni to campus
Alumni, many in red jackets, will attend some 140 events from June 7-10 to celebrate and renew their MIT connections.
Class of 2012 sets new record for Senior Gift
Record-breaking participation triggers matching $30,000.
Theater Arts Associate Professor Jay Scheib wins Obie Award
Honored for his production of World of Wires
Human touch
In many quarters, reaction to L. Rafael Reif’s election as MIT president focuses on his personal qualities.
Slideshow: 2012 MIT Awards Convocation
51 community members receive nearly 30 awards for their service to the Institute.
‘This is a dream I never dared to imagine’
President-elect L. Rafael Reif greets the MIT community — and the world — as the Institute’s next leader.
L. Rafael Reif selected as MIT’s 17th president
As provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.