President Reif to Class of 2020: “All of us together will make a better world”
MIT president and professors offer words of wisdom, encouragement at Freshman Convocation.
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.
Libraries launch Institute-wide reading program
MIT Reads invites the entire community for common reading and discussion.
New heads of house join undergraduate and graduate communities to start the fall semester
Areas of expertise include robotics, writing, physics, jewelry-making, and breakfast cereal.
High school senior Lauren Miller receives inaugural OMEGA scholarship
Newton South High School student honored for work in fostering intergenerational connections within her community.
In Stata Center phone booths, "light-therapy" aims to brighten moods
Graduate student who suffered from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) develops MindHandHeart Innovation Fund project.
Celebrating 20 years of the MIT Summer Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor George Ogata '92 honored for his years of service at MIT Professional Education-sponsored event.
Assessing health impacts of policies and plans
New class offers urban planners tools to explore the intersection of city planning and public health.
"Pokemon Go" fans unite to catch 'em all at MIT
The MIT Pokemon League encourages community members to join in the mobile game that's got everyone talking — and walking.
At open forum, MIT community discusses recent U.S. tragedies
More than 600 attend event emphasizing commitment to “stand together against injustice, intolerance, and hatred.”
Chancellor announces realignment of key student support organizations into Division of Student Life
Blanche Staton will serve as interim graduate dean.
Featured video: Building a really big brain
Watch Brains@MIT create a 200-pound replica of a graduate student's brain.
“It’s okay if it breaks and blows up”
MIT’s thriving maker culture is on display in ABC network’s “BattleBots” competition.