Staff News

Grants for Social Impact Experiential Learning

Grants for Social Impact Experiential Learning

October 24, 2023

The Office of Experiential Learning (OEL) is in the process of giving out grants for Social Impact Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs) and non-credit IAP activities. OEL awarded $600,000 for 12 proposals.

Experiential Learning Fair

Experiential Learning Fair

October 24, 2023

In September, the UAC partnered with the Office of Experiential Learning to put on an Experiential Learning Fair for our first-year and upper level-students. Students were able to learn about 16 offices at the Fair.

First Gen Welcome Dinner

First Gen Welcome Dinner

October 24, 2023

The event served as an opportunity for FLI-identifying (first generation and/or low-income) undergraduate students, staff, and faculty to come together, partake in a delightful meal, and forge meaningful connections.

Update on the Undergraduate Advising Center

Update on the Undergraduate Advising Center

October 19, 2023

With a roadshow, a new monthly event called “Sip with Diep,” the addition of staff and a Halloween event, the UAC us officially up and running.

A Successful 2023 New Student Orientation!

A Successful 2023 New Student Orientation!

October 19, 2023

This year, OFY welcomed 1,094 new first year students, 19 transfer students, and approximately 2,000 parents and family members into the MIT community, with the help of 90 students serving as Orientation leaders.

Announcing TLL’s Speaker Series Line-up for Fall 2023

Announcing TLL’s Speaker Series Line-up for Fall 2023

July 2, 2023

The Teaching + Learning Lab’s 2023-2024 Speaker Series will center around inclusive and equitable teaching. This year’s talks will focus on strategies to support achievement and belonging for all MIT students. We are looking forward to welcoming the following speakers: TLL’s annual Speaker Series aims to disseminate evidence-based teaching practices to the MIT community of […]

Spring Semester Highlights in MIT’s Naval ROTC Program

Spring Semester Highlights in MIT’s Naval ROTC Program

July 2, 2023

Spring 2023 was a busy time for Navy ROTC! The Midshipmen of the Old Ironsides Battalion took full advantage of being in Boston, enjoying the gradually improving weather as the semester progressed. They participated in several indoor and outdoor activities and events, as post-Covid life resumes. A few highlights of the semester included hosting an […]

Spread the Word about TLL’s Flipping Failure Newsletter!

Spread the Word about TLL’s Flipping Failure Newsletter!

July 2, 2023

In case you missed it, Flipping Failure launched a newsletter last spring for MIT undergraduate and graduate students that provides timely, valuable, and evidence-based information about paths toward resilience their peers have taken when facing academic challenges. Each issue highlights one or more student stories, focusing on common struggles experienced by students at MIT and […]

GradSupport Team Wins MIT Change-Makers Award

GradSupport Team Wins MIT Change-Makers Award

April 28, 2023

The OGE GradSupport team was recognized recently for garnering an MIT Change-Makers award from the Institute Discrimination & Harassment Response (IDHR) Office.

New OVC Employees, February-April 2023

New OVC Employees, February-April 2023

April 28, 2023

Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of our staff!