Martin Schmidt named provost; Cynthia Barnhart named chancellor
Two faculty members named to MIT’s most senior academic posts first arrived at the Institute as students in the early 1980s.
Chris Kaiser to step down as provost, return to the faculty
After nine years as a departmental and Institute administrator, biologist plans to return to his longtime interests in teaching and research.
MIT adopts new policy to mitigate federal tax burden for same-sex couples
Institute to provide supplemental payment of $1,500 to cover imputed income tax.
Edmund Bertschinger appointed as Institute Community and Equity Officer
Physicist has a long track record of leadership on issues of community, equity, inclusion and diversity.
Kaiser, Grimson launch Graduate Student Housing Working Group
Effort comes in response to faculty’s 2030/Kendall task force recommendation; Kendall Square zoning hearings continue.
Provost Chris Kaiser updates faculty on Kendall Square
MIT to file rezoning petition; eastern gateway to the campus to be imagined collaboratively.
Sanjay Sarma appointed as MIT’s first director of digital learning
Mechanical engineering professor will shepherd efforts to integrate elements of online education into traditional MIT courses.
John Brisson appointed as director of MIT/SUTD Collaboration Office
Professor of mechanical engineering will serve as the Institute’s liaison with SUTD leaders in Singapore.
Provost releases faculty task force report on Kendall Square
Supports MIT’s plan to file rezoning petition; offers recommendations for path forward
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.
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.
Human touch
In many quarters, reaction to L. Rafael Reif’s election as MIT president focuses on his personal qualities.
