News Items

3 Questions: Supporting student veterans at MIT
Liam Gale, new program administrator for the Student Veteran Success Office, describes experiences of student veterans and how the Institute supports them.
Honoring Our Veterans at MIT
Every November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day, Institute leaders honor America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
New OVC Employees, August-October 2022
A warm welcome to the newest members of the OVC staff!
New and Enhanced Resources for Associate Advisors
Associate Advisors (AAs) are MIT sophomores, juniors, and seniors who provide academic support and resources to first-year students. Matched with a faculty advisor, they provide the student perspective on MIT academics and…
Two first-year students named Rise Global Winners for 2022
Now in its second year, the Rise program targets exceptional teenage scholars from around the world for their potential as future change-makers.
Introducing the Experiential Learning Student Ambassadors
The Office of Experiential Learning recently hired its first cohort of Experiential Learning Student Ambassadors. The group includes 11 undergraduate students from a variety of majors and MIT communities who…
TEJI Establishes Commission on the Future of Higher Education in Prison
The Educational Justice Institute (TEJI) at MIT has partnered with the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) to establish the Commission on the Future of Higher Education in Prison,…
Campus Preview Weekend 2023
The Admissions Office is pleased to announce that Campus Preview Weekend (CPW) will be held April 13 through April 16. We know that many OVC departments are already planning to…
Toward compassion and equity
Committed to Caring program honors David Autor for his unique approach to graduate student mentorship and advocacy.
Diep Luu named inaugural director of the new Institute Advising Center
Luu will provide strategic direction, planning, and management in the launch of the Institute Advising Center, which will include the Office of the First Year (OFY), and provide broader input…