News and Events
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After 16 years as heads of house, Anne and Bill McCants to step down from Burton Conner
Search will start soon for new live-in faculty to help lead undergraduate community.
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Construction begins on a new student residence on Vassar Street
A next-generation home for MIT undergraduates is underway.
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MindHandHeart announces record number of Innovation Fund winners
From indoor lawns to meditative drawing classes, the selected projects aim to make MIT a more healthy and welcoming place.
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Tea with teachers
A new initiative on campus is bringing professors and students together over tea.
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Campus lights bring holiday cheer
Tech Twinkles, a celebration of holiday lights on MIT’s campus, drew hundreds of students and community members to the Stratton Student Center.
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Tackling student food insecurity with SwipeShare
Partnership between the Division of Student Life, undergrads, and grad students that enables guest swipe donations draws 673 donated meals in its first week.
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Where the grass is greener
Surprise indoor lawn appears in the Student Center to calm and entertain.
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Harnessing a “meritocracy of great ideas”
Using a broad design approach, students are developing and evaluating changes to the first-year undergraduate experience.
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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.
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MindHandHeart study break
Sushi, gratitude cards, and puppy visits are supported by a grant program that promotes wellness and community building.
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MIT unites for Puerto Rico hurricane relief
Student-organized donation drive receives overwhelming support from the Institute community during its three-day fundraiser.
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MIT joins court brief in support of “Dreamers”
Legal filing is part of larger set of Institute actions to aid DACA students.
