Inauguration festivities off to a stimulating start
Innovation symposium touches on a dizzying array of topics, with themes of interdisciplinary collaboration, energy and innovation for the developing world.
Inaugural concert celebrates President Reif and Music at MIT
Council for the Arts at MIT sponsors inaugural concert including the Caracas Brass
Preview of an inauguration
In addition to marking the beginning of L. Rafael Reif’s term as MIT’s 17th president, the festivities will celebrate the MIT community’s ethic of service.
Community invited to partake in, contribute to Inauguration 2012
Several academic- and family-oriented free events scheduled for Sept. 19-22.
‘This is my freshman year, too’
President L. Rafael Reif welcomes Class of 2016 at annual Freshman Convocation.
MIT and peer institutions file Supreme Court amicus brief supporting consideration of race in admissions
The Institute and 13 other leading universities reaffirm the value of diversity as justices consider a challenge to undergraduate admissions policies at the University of Texas.
Chris A. Kaiser selected as MIT provost
Longtime member of the biology faculty to succeed L. Rafael Reif as the Institute’s senior academic and budget officer.
MIT receives $1 million to support edX partnership
Institute receives award as part of Gates Foundation efforts to boost postsecondary graduation rates.
Human touch
In many quarters, reaction to L. Rafael Reif’s election as MIT president focuses on his personal qualities.
‘This is a dream I never dared to imagine’
President-elect L. Rafael Reif greets the MIT community — and the world — as the Institute’s next leader.
L. Rafael Reif selected as MIT’s 17th president
As provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.
Students hail selection of L. Rafael Reif as MIT’s 17th president
Members of Student Advisory Committee cite president-elect’s ‘strong leadership and a willingness to engage students’ as provost.
MIT and Harvard announce edX
Joint partnership builds on MITx and Harvard distance learning; aims to benefit campus-based education and beyond.
What is edX?
Answering common questions about MIT and Harvard’s new partnership in online education.