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Student life
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Stick with me
A campaign to spread notes of kindness is coming to MIT, inspired by alumni Nick Demas and Jerry Wang.
January 16, 2020 -
MindHandHeart announces a record 21 new Innovation Fund winners
The 10th round of MindHandHeart Innovation Fund projects is bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion, wellness, and community-building programming to campus.
January 15, 2020 -
Chemistry bonds “quirky” researchers in hard-working Surendranath lab
Mangoes, coconuts, and imaginary lizards make using electricity to rearrange chemical bonds fun and exciting.
December 26, 2019 -
New project advances commitment to expanding graduate housing
West Campus location identified for new residence.
December 19, 2019 -
Celebrating four years of MindHandHeart
Over 600 members of the community gathered to recognize MindHandHeart’s work to make MIT a healthier and more welcoming place.
December 18, 2019 -
Hacking into a sustainable energy future
The 2019 MIT EnergyHack presented opportunities for students and companies to collaborate and solve problems facing the energy sector today.
December 11, 2019 -
Fueled by the power of stories
A fascination with storytelling led K. Guadalupe Cruz to graduate studies in neuroscience and shapes her work to promote inclusivity at MIT.
December 5, 2019 -
Five MIT students named 2020 Rhodes Scholars
Ali Daher, Claire Halloran, Francisca Vasconcelos, Billy Andersen Woltz, and Megan Yamoah will begin postgraduate studies at Oxford University next fall.
November 23, 2019 -
Tomorrow Time event helps students tackle procrastination
Campus-wide resources were stationed in Lobby 13 and satellite locations; students report over 600 goals accomplished.
November 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 student voting rates climb to nearly 40 percent
New technologies and campus engagement helped to spur a 26.4 percent increase in voting rates from 2014 to 2018.
October 22, 2019 -
New vending machines expand fresh food options on campus
Now at the Student Center and Building 16, Fresh Fridge by 6am Health offers healthy options for eating on the go.
October 18, 2019 -
Promoting the “heart” in MIT’s academic departments
The MindHandHeart Department Support Project is partnering with academic departments to advance inclusion and well-being in MIT’s learning environments.
October 16, 2019 -
MIT takes action in response to sexual misconduct survey findings
New measures on campus announced for advocacy, support, education, and accountability.
October 15, 2019 -
MIT Society of Women Engineers celebrates 40 years
For four decades, one of MIT’s largest undergraduate organizations has served as a community of women empowerment and diversity in STEM fields.
October 7, 2019 -
A community for African students at MIT
The student-run African Students Association bolsters MIT's relationship to a vibrant, growing continent.
October 3, 2019 -
Study: Better sleep habits lead to better college grades
Data on MIT students underscore the importance of getting enough sleep; bedtime also matters.
October 1, 2019 -
First Student Organization Leadership Summit hosts more than 300 student leaders
The Division of Student Life invites campus organizations to participate in workshops to improve their leadership skills.
September 27, 2019 -
Rethinking orientation for new grad students
Recent improvements aim to ease the transition to life at MIT, from day one and beyond.
September 24, 2019 -
A warm REX-Week welcome for the Class of 2023
New first-year undergraduates recently experienced everything Residence Exploration Week had to offer.
September 9, 2019