Eleven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2017
Prestigious honor society announces 228 new members this year.
Report announces enhancements to policies on student medical leave and hospitalization
Committee outlines strategies for building student trust in support systems, encouraging help-seeking, and providing coordinated, compassionate care.
MIT students invited to participate in 2017 Student Quality of Life Survey
Survey designed with input from students, faculty, and staff; gives enrolled students opportunity to express opinions about MIT experience.
3Q: Suzy Nelson on protections for transgender students at MIT
The Institute’s nondiscrimination policies will continue to offer vital protections for MIT’s transgender community, says the vice president and dean for student life.
West Garage site identified for new undergraduate residence hall
Centrally located dorm will enhance student life and learning experience, vibrancy of West Campus.
Five from MIT return to US following travel ban
No community members are known to remain abroad under President Trump’s executive order.
MIT responds to Trump’s executive order on travel
Leadership helps directly affected community members; President Reif speaks against the executive order and for national unity.
Barnhart establishes working group to monitor potential changes to federal laws, policies
Working group is responsible for helping MIT to respond proactively to any changes that could limit students' access to MIT or their ability to thrive at the Institute.
MIT continues to show support for community members impacted by Cambridge fire
Graduate Student Council sets up fire relief gift registry to aid displaced graduate students.
Newest MindHandHeart Innovation Fund projects build community and resilience
Grants totaling $21,450 were awarded to seven proposals in MindHandHeart’s fourth funding cycle.
New House to undergo wholesale renovation; re-opening slated for fall 2019
Houses 1 and 2 will remain open to students in academic year 2017-18; New House, other communities working on plans to welcome affected students.