3Q: Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart on efforts to combat sexual assault
Barnhart reports on progress since pioneering student survey, urges all members of MIT community to be part of culture change to prevent sexual misconduct.
New chapter for theater at MIT opens with “Everybody,” a morality play for our time
Starting with inaugural performance in new facility, students immerse themselves in all aspects of making theater.
Two MIT students named Rhodes Scholars
Mary Clare Beytagh and Matthew Chun will begin postgraduate studies at Oxford University next fall.
A year of many firsts for the MIT Energy Hackathon
With its best showing yet in a three-year history, the MIT Energy Hackathon fostered innovation with technological advancement from students around the world.
MindHandHeart study break
Sushi, gratitude cards, and puppy visits are supported by a grant program that promotes wellness and community building.
MIT unites for Puerto Rico hurricane relief
Student-organized donation drive receives overwhelming support from the Institute community during its three-day fundraiser.
3Q: Ian Waitz on graduate housing, other priorities
Vice chancellor reflects upon his first few months on the job, progress to date, and future plans.
Digital Diploma debuts at MIT
Using Bitcoin's blockchain technology, the Institute has become one of the first universities to issue recipient-owned virtual credentials.
American Sign Language at MIT
A new club is spreading awareness of Deaf culture and American Sign Language.
Maryann Gong named 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Top 30 honoree
Gong becomes third MIT student-athlete to be named to Top 30.
Measuring depths, scaling heights
When not climbing mountains, nuclear science and engineering PhD candidate Leigh Ann Kesler tracks erosion inside fusion reactor containment chambers.
Celebrating Walker Memorial’s 100th year
Designed as MIT’s first student center, the campus landmark initially housed World War I military personnel.
Water war: East campus versus west
Representing their dorms on campus, students rush to Killian Court to lob water balloons at their friends in an annual MIT tradition.
Featured video: Karate is for everyone
Shotokan karate provides MIT community members with a unique artistic outlet.
Division of Student Life introduces statement on diversity and inclusion
Statement is intended to inform and guide staff on issues related to diversity and inclusion.