Division of Student Life

“By the time students start returning in August, I expect things will look different in the dining halls and at a number of retail locations across campus,” says Mark Hayes, director of dining in the Division of Student Life.

Compass Group to manage new food and dining contract

Company will install new management and rigorous quality reviews.

May 1, 2018

MIT students gear up for the fifth annual Scootah Hockey Championship in Simmons Hall.

Featured video: Scootah hockey, the silly sport of Simmons Hall

Residents of "the Sponge" have made a tradition of playing a unique sport that will leave you on the edge of your ... scooter.

April 30, 2018

Students eating in the Simmons Dining Hall

Food Insecurity Solutions Working Group releases findings, recommendations

Community members assessed the problem and generated ideas for addressing student hunger.

March 21, 2018

MIT Hillel accepts the Phillip and Susan Rudd Cohen Outstanding Campus Award at the Hillel International Global Assembly held in Denver.

MIT Hillel receives Outstanding Campus Award

Fresh off their previous award the year prior, MIT Hillel continues to be recognized for excellent work and increased student engagement.

February 15, 2018

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.

January 26, 2018

The #ThisisMIT contest asked students to submit short videos focusing on what defines their MIT experience outside of the lab and classroom.

Students share their passions outside the classroom

#ThisisMIT video contest gives students a chance to indulge their creativity and submit short videos showcasing the magic of MIT.

January 18, 2018

The SwipeShare initiative at MIT is designed to help tackle student food insecurity.

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.

December 15, 2017

Students attending the 2017 Wellness Fair show off their swag from different campus organizations.

Wellness Fair showcases healthy campus resources

More than 400 students participated in the event, which connected them to more than two dozen wellness-related campus organizations.

December 6, 2017

MIT students collect donations for Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts outside of the Stratton Student Center.

MIT unites for Puerto Rico hurricane relief

Student-organized donation drive receives overwhelming support from the Institute community during its three-day fundraiser.

November 9, 2017

MIT Violence Prevention and Response presents the Silent Witness Project, a visual display of life-sized silhouettes that tell the stories of domestic violence homicide victims. The Silent Witness Project will be on display on the first floor of the Stratton Student Center until Nov. 3.

Raising awareness of domestic and partner violence

With, film, an art installation, and more during Domestic Violence Awareness month, MIT's Violence Prevention and Response focuses attention on abuse.

October 31, 2017