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.
Margaret Guo '16 named NCAA Woman of the Year
A decorated swimmer and engineer, Guo is the first MIT student-athlete and just the fourth Division III student-athlete to ever receive the honor.
Barnhart, Stuopis establish medical leave and hospitalization policy review committee
Co-chairs Saxe and Schulz see “true openness to change,” invite community to lend their voices to the review process.
Good Samaritan Amnesty Policy will now apply to prohibited substances
Dean for Student Life Suzy Nelson says new policy is designed to reduce barriers to help-seeking, ensure student safety; changes respond to students’ concerns.
Chancellor announces realignment of key student support organizations into Division of Student Life
Blanche Staton will serve as interim graduate dean.
All-MIT Diversity Forum highlights progress, challenges for campus community
Conference underscores collaboration by students, administration.
Chancellor announces changes to undergraduate withdrawal and readmission policies
Enhancements aim to make processes clearer, easier to navigate, and more supportive.
Two sophomores champion MIT’s first Random Acts of Kindness Week
Proposal funded by the MindHandHeart Innovation Fund set to launch after spring break; new Innovation Fund applications accepted through March.
Undergraduate students release Report on the Status of Undergraduate Women at MIT
Multi-year effort assesses differences in academics, leadership, campus environment, and confidence.
Suzy Nelson named vice president for student life
Seasoned academic leader brings experience in student affairs at Colgate, Harvard, and Cornell.
Second-round MindHandHeart Innovation Fund grant recipients announced
Grants totaling $24,870 were awarded to seven proposals in the second Innovation Fund cycle.
Christine Ortiz to step down as dean for graduate education
Six-year tenure was defined by collaboration across schools, departments, and offices.
MIT partners with Johnson & Johnson to promote women's STEM education
Collaboration will expand the reach and quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for undergraduate women.