Scene at MIT: Reflecting on a shared journey toward MIT PhDs
Viraat Goel MBA ’25, PhD ’25 shares a poignant moment at the OneMIT Commencement ceremony with his wife, Erin Tevonian PhD ’25, as they celebrate their academic journey together.
Chancellor Melissa Nobles’ address to MIT’s undergraduate Class of 2025
Nobles urged graduates to be “bold and imaginative” in tackling big problems, “and to do so with compassion and generosity.”
Mary Robinson urges MIT School of Architecture and Planning graduates to “find a way to lead”
The former president of Ireland provides wit and wisdom to the graduating Class of 2025 and guests.
Sally Kornbluth’s charge to the Class of 2025
MIT’s president urges graduates to become ambassadors for scientific thinking and discovery.
Hank Green urges the Class of 2025 to work on “everyday solvable problems of normal people”
Lively Commencement ceremony gives students, family, and friends a chance to celebrate years of hard work by the Institute’s newest graduates.
Commencement address by Hank Green
“Do not forget how special and bizarre it is to get to live a human life,” the science communicator and video creator told the Class of 2025.
3 Questions: Hank Green on science, communication, and curiosity
“There’s no better use of a day than learning something new,” Green reflected before delivering MIT’s 2025 Commencement address.
Hank Green to deliver MIT’s 2025 Commencement address
The science communicator, video producer, and entrepreneur has built online communities of people who love diving into complex issues.
Diane Hoskins ’79: How going off-track can lead new SA+P graduates to become integrators of ideas
“Design is not a luxury,” the Gensler global co-chair told advanced degree recipients. “It’s for everyone, everywhere.”
Chancellor Melissa Nobles’ address to MIT’s undergraduate Class of 2024
“You’ll continue to inspire and give to others that follow,” Nobles told this year’s graduating class.
Noubar Afeyan PhD ’87 gives new MIT graduates a special assignment
The inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist encourages the Class of 2024 to “accept impossible missions” and “lead with imagination” in uncertain times.
Commencement address by Noubar Afeyan PhD ’87
“Welcome long odds,” the biotechnology leader urged the Class of 2024. “Embrace uncertainty, and lead with imagination.”
President Sally Kornbluth’s charge to the Class of 2024
“I have never seen a community quite like this one,” Kornbluth told graduates.
A new shepherd’s staff to lead “the flock” during MIT Commencement
Gifted by Professor Lily Tsai, former chair of the faculty, and designed by Professor Brandon Clifford, the staff is a new, integral part of MIT Commencement.
Noubar Afeyan PhD ’87 to deliver MIT’s 2024 Commencement address
The inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist has co-founded and developed over 70 life-science and technology startups.