News Items

Inclusive research for social change
The MIT Student Research Program pairs underrepresented students with opportunities to examine inequity through the IDSS Initiative for Combatting Systemic Racism.
Building technology that empowers city residents
Kwesi Afrifa, a senior majoring in urban planning and computer science, wants to create cultural hubs that are inviting to everyone.
Upcoming Changes at the Office of Minority Education
DiOnetta Jones Crayton, the Associate Dean and Director of the OME, will step down February 2, 2024.
Culturally informed design: Unearthing ingenuity where it always was
Pedro Reynolds-Cuéllar, a doctoral candidate in media arts and sciences and a MAD Design Fellow, researches how technology and tradition intersect in rural spaces, particularly in Colombia.
New OVC Employees Nov. 1, 2023 – Feb. 1, 2024
Congratulations and welcome to our the new employees that have recently joined OVC!
Introducing the Faculty Job Search Guide
CAPD has created an invaluable resource for PhDs and postdocs to help them prepare for their job search. These examples and how-to guides will with help students navigate the process…
Momentum Program Partners with Blue Origin
Momentum is a 6-unit interdisciplinary design course offered by the Office of Minority Education (OME) during MIT’s Independent Activities Period (IAP). The course is open to all first and second…
Get Involved With CPW!
Campus Preview Weekend is back! From April 11–14, 2024 we will be welcoming the admitted class of 2028 in person. We invite the community to participate by hosting an event,…
The CRWN Inaugural Induction Ceremony
The Office of Minority Education’s (OME) newly created women of color initiative called The Creative Regal Women of kNowledge (The CRWN) held its inaugural Induction “Taji” Ceremony on Thursday, November…
Dr. Nathalie Vladis Joins TLL’s Teaching & Learning Team
We are excited to welcome TLL's newest member, Nathalie Vladis, PhD, as Assistant Director for Teaching & Learning.