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The Office of the Vice Chancellor advances academic innovation and fosters the growth of every MIT student, empowering them to make a positive impact at MIT and beyond.

News

Cynthia Barnhart to step down as provost

An alumna and longtime faculty member, Barnhart helped lead the Institute for the last decade, serving as both chancellor and provost.

MIT class takes students on a grand tour of the interdisciplinary world of biotech

Exploring and applying concepts from different disciplines provides broad knowledge and hands-on practice for real-world application.

Mixing beats, history, and technology

Students in a unique MIT course taught by research scientist, DJ, and game designer Philip Tan explore DJ’ing and tech culture with a hands-on approach.

Updates

New vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education

Chancellor Melissa Nobles announced that David L. Darmofal SM '91, PhD '93, Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, has accepted our offer to serve as the next vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education.

Congrats to Kim Benard!

Kim Benard, Associate Dean and Director of Distinguished Fellowship and Academic Excellence in CAPD, has been selected for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.

OGE Announces Administrative Tool and Reorganization

Associate Dean and Director of the OGE shares two exciting updates on how the office will serve our graduate student body, administrators, and faculty.