Slovakia’s president, Andrej Kiska, visits MIT
Friday visit touched on the importance of innovation and online learning.
Judi Segall named ombudsperson
Conflict management specialist will act as a resource for the MIT community.
MIT completes advance refunding of bonds sold in 2008, 2009
Move akin to “refinancing” allows Institute to take advantage of today's low interest rates.
World Economic Forum names Susan Hockfield chair of its Forum Academy
Former MIT president to shape development of new online learning initiative.
Julie Lucas named vice president for resource development
New lead fundraiser for MIT has held senior advancement roles at USC, NYU, and Fordham.
MIT releases endowment figures for 2014
Institute’s pooled investments returned 19.2 percent last year; endowment reaches $12.4 billion.
Alan D. Grossman named head of the Department of Biology
A faculty member since 1988, Grossman succeeds Tania Baker as department head.
The future of MIT education looks more global, modular, and flexible
Final report of Institute-wide Task Force offers 16 recommendations to help MIT evolve for a new world.
Robert Millard ’73 elected chair of the MIT Corporation
Corporation member and alumnus succeeds John Reed; other elections announced.
