News and Events
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Plants for the people
A new event series is bringing greenery to campus in partnership with the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
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3Q: Suzy Nelson reflects on her first semester leading DSL
Suzy Nelson started as MIT’s vice president and dean for student life on July 1, 2016. During her first semester, Nelson has worked with students, faculty, and staff to invigorate the Division of Student Life’s mission and goals, and is leading residence hall development and renovation, student support, and diversity and inclusion projects.
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West Garage site identified for new undergraduate residence hall
Centrally located dorm will enhance student life and learning experience, vibrancy of West Campus.
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Five from MIT return to US following travel ban
No community members are known to remain abroad under President Trump’s executive order.
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MIT responds to Trump’s executive order on travel
Leadership helps directly affected community members; President Reif speaks against the executive order and for national unity.
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Adding hands-on practice to science and engineering classes
A new advising seminar incorporates making and other types of hands-on learning to enhance first-year required courses.
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Barnhart establishes working group to monitor potential changes to federal laws, policies
Working group is responsible for helping MIT to respond proactively to any changes that could limit students' access to MIT or their ability to thrive at the Institute.
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Taking a break and making connections
MIT Senior Jahnavi Kalpathy shares her story of taking a leave of absence.
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Financial aid gains to offset tuition increase for 2017-18
Tuition and fees increase of 3 percent is the smallest percentage rise since 1970.
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MIT continues to show support for community members impacted by Cambridge fire
Graduate Student Council sets up fire relief gift registry to aid displaced graduate students.
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Newest MindHandHeart Innovation Fund projects build community and resilience
Grants totaling $21,450 were awarded to seven proposals in MindHandHeart’s fourth funding cycle.
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Professors Ghoniem and Kellogg honored as Committed to Caring
These generous professors put students first, support in both large and small ways.
