Sustainable solutions at home and abroad
Mechanical engineering student Arnav Patel is on a mission to promote sustainability — from Cambridge to the Himalaya.
MIT keeps a firm commitment to undergraduate student support for 2021-2022
Financial aid will remain robust and, after being held flat last year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, tuition and fees will increase by 3.85 percent.
Two new student residences open their doors
New Vassar and the Graduate Tower at Site 4 provide additional housing options on campus, with another new residence in planning and improvements to Burton Conner underway.
Featured video: Lifeblood of the MIT community
A new video gives thanks to staff members across MIT for their extraordinary efforts during unprecedented times.
MIT Dining wins the New England Food Vision Prize
The $250,000 prize is awarded to six teams of college and university dining programs to bring more local food to campus menus.
Collaborating for MIT’s Future poster session offers lively venue to learn about campus initiatives
Co-sponsored by EVP Connect and the Administrative Advisory Council II, the sixth annual poster session brought together colleagues from across MIT.
New vending machines expand fresh food options on campus
Now at the Student Center and Building 16, Fresh Fridge by 6am Health offers healthy options for eating on the go.
First-year students encouraged to “reuse, refill, replenish”
MIT welcomed the Class of 2023 with an initiative to reduce the impact of water consumption through reusable water bottles and other sustainable habits.
At-cost grocery pilot opens in Walker Memorial
TechMart store for students, now located on the second floor in Rebecca’s Café, was recommended by the Food Insecurity Solutions Working Group.
Compass Group to manage new food and dining contract
Company will install new management and rigorous quality reviews.
Rebecca's Café serves up new operating hours
Move is intended to make the café more accessible to community members who seek more dining options during the day and evening.
Food Insecurity Solutions Working Group releases findings, recommendations
Community members assessed the problem and generated ideas for addressing student hunger.
Tackling student food insecurity with SwipeShare
Partnership between the Division of Student Life, undergrads, and grad students that enables guest swipe donations draws 673 donated meals in its first week.
Forbes Café in Stata Center to undergo renovations
New England diner, salad bar highlight updates to debut this fall.
