MIT Emergency Management establishes COVID-19 planning team and working groups
Campus-wide effort to ensure academic, research, and business continuity, as well as continued medical, residential life, and communications response to COVID-19.
President Reif testifies before Congress on U.S. competitiveness
“To stay ahead, the U.S. needs to do more to capitalize on our own strengths,” he tells representatives.
Admiral William McRaven to speak at MIT’s 2020 Commencement
Retired Navy four-star admiral and former chancellor of University of Texas system will address the Class of 2020 on May 29.
Michael Sipser to step down as School of Science dean
Mathematician to return to the faculty after six years leading MIT’s second-largest school.
Alfred Ironside named vice president for communications
Former VP of global communications at the Ford Foundation brings 20 years of experience advancing the missions of international organizations.
MLK Luncheon speaker describes “dealing with scars nobody can see”
Exonerated Central Park Five member Kevin Richardson details his harrowing experiences and his hopeful vision for the future.
John Dozier named Institute Community and Equity Officer
Experienced higher-education leader will develop and implement diversity and inclusion strategies for the Institute.
MIT to donate to four nonprofits supporting survivors of sexual abuse
Institute’s Committee on Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response recommends recipients for $850,000 pledge.
MIT releases results of fact-finding on engagements with Jeffrey Epstein
Law firm completes independent review of faculty, staff, and administration actions.