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President L. Rafael Reif
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Letter regarding this year's Commencement, Hooding, and Tech Reunion celebrations
March 24, 2020 -
Letter regarding solidarity and support for the community
March 16, 2020 -
Letter regarding a significant new step in response to Covid-19
March 10, 2020 -
Letter regarding MIT's response to the coronavirus disease
March 5, 2020 -
MIT Emergency Management establishes COVID-19 planning team and working groups
Campus-wide effort to ensure academic, research, and business continuity, as well as continued medical, residential life, and communications response to COVID-19.
March 5, 2020 -
President Reif testifies before Congress on U.S. competitiveness
“To stay ahead, the U.S. needs to do more to capitalize on our own strengths,” he tells representatives.
February 27, 2020 -
Admiral William McRaven to speak at MIT’s 2020 Commencement
Retired Navy four-star admiral and former chancellor of University of Texas system will address the Class of 2020 on May 29.
February 20, 2020 -
Michael Sipser to step down as School of Science dean
Mathematician to return to the faculty after six years leading MIT’s second-largest school.
February 19, 2020 -
Letter regarding new vice president of communications
February 14, 2020 -
Alfred Ironside named vice president for communications
Former VP of global communications at the Ford Foundation brings 20 years of experience advancing the missions of international organizations.
February 14, 2020 -
MLK Luncheon speaker describes “dealing with scars nobody can see”
Exonerated Central Park Five member Kevin Richardson details his harrowing experiences and his hopeful vision for the future.
February 13, 2020 -
Letter regarding MIT’s next Institute Community and Equity Officer
February 12, 2020 -
John Dozier named Institute Community and Equity Officer
Experienced higher-education leader will develop and implement diversity and inclusion strategies for the Institute.
February 12, 2020 -
MIT to donate to four nonprofits supporting survivors of sexual abuse
Institute’s Committee on Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response recommends recipients for $850,000 pledge.
January 27, 2020 -
Letter from President Reif: Learning from the facts and taking action
January 10, 2020 -
MIT releases results of fact-finding on engagements with Jeffrey Epstein
Law firm completes independent review of faculty, staff, and administration actions.
January 10, 2020 -
Israel Ruiz to step down as MIT’s executive vice president and treasurer
Driver of “innovative solutions to complex challenges” will chart a new path pursuing opportunities to accelerate innovation.
December 19, 2019 -
An engine for game-changing innovation
The Engine, a venture firm built by MIT, is investing in companies tackling the world's most urgent problems.
December 13, 2019 -
At MIT forum, results of sexual misconduct survey, plans for action presented
Chancellor Barnhart and working groups describe findings and recommendations.
November 13, 2019 -
MIT to receive $260 million from Lord Foundation of Massachusetts
Longstanding supporter of the Institute allows for flexibility in determining how funds will be used.
November 13, 2019