Exploring the rich traditions of Brazilian music
Students studying the Portuguese language pair with musicians for special event at Lewis Library.
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Global Studies and Languages
Three MIT seniors win 2024 Schwarzman Scholarships
Sara V. Fernandez, Amanda Hu, and Brigette Wang will spend the 2023-24 academic year at Tsinghua University in China studying global affairs.
Celebrating diversity in student cultural and linguistic backgrounds at MIT
Some 70 students enjoy "Heritage Meets Heritage" event.
“Ballet des Porcelaines” at MIT
A contemporary reinterpretation of an 18th century ballet reveals the fragility of orientalist fantasies.
Q&A: Cultivating the mind-body connection
Professor Emma Teng teamed up with Lead Wellness Instructor Sarah Johnson to create an entirely new type of class at MIT.
Novelist Elizabeth Acevedo's work reflects the rich stories, traditions, and cultures of the Caribbean diaspora
MIT Reads event moderated by Nailah Smith ’22 delights MIT audience.
Six from MIT Named 2022 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
MIT Global Languages celebrates students’ diversity
Over 60 MIT undergraduates came together for “Heritage Meets Heritage” event.
Nilma Dominique aims to build community and nourish the soul
Dominique was one of four honorees recently awarded an MLK Jr. Leadership Award.
Seeing the natural world through a mathematical lens
Senior David Darrow’s love of math fuels other passions such as mentoring and learning new languages.
Three with MIT ties win 2022 Churchill Scholarships
Seniors David Darrow and Tara Venkatadri and HST student James Diao will pursue master’s programs at Cambridge University.
At MIT, learning about the language, history, and art of Arabic
Calligrapher Hajj Wafaa shares insights about his craft while MIT Global Languages announces the arrival of Arabic classes.
English Language Studies joins Comparative Media Studies/Writing
The move places all of MIT’s Institute-wide writing and communications instruction under one academic roof.
2021 Teaching with Digital Technology Awards honor MIT educators’ innovation and empathy
Twenty-three instructors recognized for extraordinary online teaching with annual student-nominated award.
Six MIT SHASS educators receive 2021 Levitan Teaching Awards
Honors outstanding success in teaching undergraduate and graduate students.