Campus buildings and architecture

This newly renovated kitchen in Senior House is only an example of the many improvements Housing made to residence halls throughout the summer.

Student input guides MIT Housing's summer renovations

East Campus, McCormick Hall, Next House and Senior House see new kitchens, facades and more.

September 5, 2012

Jay K. Lucker, former director of the MIT Libraries, dies at 82

Longtime library director remembered as a mentor and consultant.

September 5, 2012

MIT Dining welcomed 100-plus visiting NACUFS members to MIT's campus on July 10 as visitors toured both retail and house dining locations.

NACUFS tours MIT Dining

The National Association of College & University Food Services visits the Institute before its annual conference.

July 17, 2012

MIT professor Anne McCants and her husband, Bill McCants, will serve as the new housemasters of Burton Conner.

Burton Conner welcomes new Housemasters

Anne and Bill McCants to serve the undergraduate residence.

July 16, 2012

Lowell North and Terry Kohler '62 in front of the relief sculpture overlooking the new dock system.

Dedication held at renovated Walter C. Wood '17 Sailing Pavilion

May 8, 2012

Architects for the space were Mimi Love, Chris Genter (SMArchS ’98) and Silvia Illia-Sheldahl of Utile, Inc., of Boston; fundraising efforts were spearheaded by former Managing Director Marion Cunningham and Center Chairman Tony Ciochetti; design and construction was overseen by MSRED Lecturer Peter Roth (MArch/MSRED’85).

A new development in real estate

MIT center moves into its new digs.

May 7, 2012

The MIT Science Fiction Society — one of the three largest publicly available collections of science fiction literature in the world — attracts passionate devotees of the genre. Jack Stevens '76, has been a member for more than 40 years and staffs the library on Wednesday nights.

Science Fiction Society’s massive library is out of this world

W20 library boasts extensive collection and colorful history.

May 7, 2012

MIT researchers have found that energy use does not always correspond to occupancy in the Institute's Sloan Building (E52, top) and the Ronald M. McNair Building (37, bottom)

The heat is on

New study of MIT buildings suggests additional approaches to energy efficiency.

March 30, 2012

MIT’s residences are secure, with room for improvement

Residential Hall Security Review Committee releases final report

March 20, 2012

Chaplain to the Institute Robert Randolph, center, speaks to dozens of Tuesdays in the Chapel attendees on Feb. 14.

Tuesdays in the Chapel provides place for reflection and conversation

Chapel opens doors weekly for interdenominational community gatherings

March 9, 2012

MIT and SUTD open International Design Centre

Aims to become the world’s premier scholarly hub for technologically intensive design.

February 9, 2012

A screenshot of the new MIT 2030 website.

Institute launches revamped MIT 2030 website

Site aims to engage the MIT community in envisioning the Institute’s future.

February 7, 2012

Junior Alix de Monts, center, chair of the Undergraduate Association (UA) Sustainability Committee and undergraduate representative on the Campus Energy Task Force, provides an update on the UA's spring 2011 exchange of 1,000 compact-fluorescent light bulbs for incandescent bulbs in student dorms.

Five-year effort by Campus Energy Task Force saves MIT millions of dollars, kilowatt-hours

December 21, 2011

Introducing the Keller Gallery

A Vest Pocket Space for Special Exhibits

December 12, 2011

W59 is home to the Department of Residential Life’s newly renovated office.

Residential Life staff celebrates new home

Centralized office to promote collaboration between offices