L. Rafael Reif selected as MIT’s 17th president
As provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.
As provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.
Members of Student Advisory Committee cite president-elect’s ‘strong leadership and a willingness to engage students’ as provost.
The Institute’s 17th president will be selected according to a rigorous process set forth in the bylaws of the MIT Corporation.
Panel includes 12 members of the Corporation and 10 faculty members; six students named to Student Advisory Committee.
Undergraduate financial aid increase of 4.7 percent will cushion 3.25 percent increase in tuition.
MIT’s 16th president led Institute in service to nation and world; met recession with unprecedented fundraising success and careful budget management.
Nine term members will serve for five years on MIT’s board of trustees.
Successful businessman was philanthropic, modest
Undergraduate financial aid up 5 percent; tuition, 3.9 percent
Institute alum, computer pioneer was co-founder of Digital Equipment Corp.