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Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER)
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David H. Koch, prominent supporter of cancer research at MIT, dies at 79
Alumnus supported pioneering biomedical center, among many Institute causes and activities.
August 23, 2019 -
MIT athletes earn four NEWMAC championships
After a successful fall, the Engineers are ranked 12th nationally in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings.
January 14, 2019 -
Senior Associate Athletic Director John Benedick to retire after 44 years at MIT
Benedick has served as an athletics administrator, water polo head coach, and swimming and diving head coach over his 44-year career.
October 1, 2018 -
Pilot program helps students boost wellness
ENGINEERyourHEALTH PLUS is a three-year pilot program to enhance undergraduate student life through fitness, exercise, wellness, and recreational opportunities.
September 17, 2018 -
Healthy mind and body
Division of Student Life courses aim to support students’ mental and physical well-being.
July 2, 2018 -
MIT finishes second in 2018 Learfield Cup Final Standings
Engineers record highest finish in program history after record-setting 2017-18 athletics season.
June 5, 2018 -
Julie Soriero receives NCAA President's Pat Summitt Award
MIT director of athletics honored for her devotion to developing student-athletes and making a positive impact on their lives.
January 22, 2018 -
Julie Soriero named president of the Women Leaders in College Sports
MIT athletic director to lead organization that develops, connects, and advances women leaders working in intercollegiate athletics.
October 23, 2017 -
Maryann Gong named 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Top 30 honoree
Gong becomes third MIT student-athlete to be named to Top 30.
September 7, 2017 -
Maryann Gong earns second-straight Division III Academic All-America of the Year Award
Computer science major is the first Division III student-athlete to earn the honor in back-to-back years and just the second overall in the NCAA.
July 24, 2017 -
Academic All-Americans
MIT is second in the nation in Academic All-American accolades, which recognize scholarship and athletic excellence.
January 24, 2017 -
MIT Football tackles diversity and inclusion conversations
Players’ protest begins wave of discussion.
November 4, 2016 -
This is how we row
MIT Lightweight Women’s Crew makes history at Head of the Charles.
October 27, 2016 -
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.
October 19, 2016 -
Scene at MIT: Sundown, touchdown
October 5, 2016 -
MIT student-athletes receive CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in softball and baseball
June 24, 2016 -
MIT Softball secures a spot in NCAA College World Series
Engineers will go to bat for a Division III national championship for the first time in program history.
May 24, 2016 -
Three student-athletes receive NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships
Drammis, Guo, and Zeinstra among 29 students across all NCAA divisions honored for excellence in academics and winter-season athletics.
May 17, 2016 -
Gift to MIT will endow director of sports medicine position
Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation receives $2.5 million to establish the Walter C. Price ’70 Family Director of Sports Medicine at MIT.
April 27, 2016 -
Sports Shorts for April 19, 2016: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athletics
Softball stays hot, moves win streak to 19; Women’s Lacrosse goes undefeated on the week.
April 19, 2016