MIT named No. 4 university by U.S. News for 2021
Undergraduate engineering and computer science programs are No. 1; undergraduate business program is No. 2.
Covid-19 scientific leaders share expertise in new MIT class
MIT course on the Covid-19 pandemic, available to the public online, brings together top experts to educate students on up-to-date science.
Winners of 2020 Teaching With Digital Technology Award recognized for their innovations
Thirty-one MIT instructors honored for digital teaching excellence in extraordinary circumstances.
School of Science grows by 10
Joining the School of Science, 10 faculty members expand the departments of Biology; Chemistry; Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; Mathematics; and Physics.
Featured video: Lifeblood of the MIT community
A new video gives thanks to staff members across MIT for their extraordinary efforts during unprecedented times.
Six strategic areas identified for shared faculty hiring in computing
New faculty in these areas will connect the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and a department or school.
Bringing MIT magic to first-years everywhere
With creativity and hard work, the Institute is striving to provide the best possible experience for the Class of 2024.
“Junior republics,” a unique concept in the history of American childhood
Professor Jennifer Light’s new book explores a movement to instill American democratic values in children.
Tackling the misinformation epidemic with “In Event of Moon Disaster”
New website from the MIT Center for Advanced Virtuality rewrites an important moment in history to educate the public on the dangers of deepfakes.
Op-ed: International scholars are vital to American innovation and competitiveness
Writing in The New York Times, President Reif says recently rescinded ICE policy reflected “a stark misreading of our national interest.”
ICE rescinds rule on international students and online learning
President L. Rafael Reif reflects on the decision to withdraw the July 6th policy from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Learners today, leaders tomorrow
MITx MicroMasters Program credential holders leverage MIT-caliber education to move their industries to the cutting edge.
At home and abroad with MISTI 2020
MISTI’s popular programs adapt to changing global circumstances in the wake of Covid-19.
Effort launches to “explore how MIT might invent a thriving new future”
Task Force 2021 and Beyond aims to map a stronger Institute for the post-Covid world.
Universities support MIT and Harvard in legal action against ICE visa policy
Multiple institutions have joined effort to block policy that would bar thousands of foreign students.