News Items

Save the Date: Next All Hands Meeting
The next OVC All Hands meeting of the academic year will take place on Zoom on Monday, 11/14 at 2 pm. The meeting link will be emailed to all staff.
3Q: What to expect from Covid-19 this fall
In this MIT News "3 Questions" article, senior leaders discuss where things stand; explain the rationale behind the Institute’s testing and policies; and provide insights about what to expect this…
MIT releases strategic action plan for belonging, achievement, and composition
New initiatives will build on the Institute’s culture of excellence while enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the MIT community.
Chloé Gentgen named one of Aviation Week Network’s “20 Twenties”
Honor recognizes top graduate students on course to change the face of the aerospace and defense industry.
“You are here because you belong here”
President Reif and faculty members welcome the Class of 2026 to MIT.
MIT’s solar car team wins American Solar Challenge for the second year in a row
The team credits strategy and team building for keeping the lead in a tight race.
Welcome to MIT from Team Chancellor
On behalf of the entire Chancellor’s Office, welcome to MIT! We work together to provide all graduate students with meaningful student life and learning experiences.
Emma Gibson: Optimizing health care logistics in Africa
The PhD student seeks to improve patient care by helping facilities use their limited resources more effectively.
Community abounds as Sidney-Pacific Residence Hall celebrates 20 years
The largest graduate residence on MIT’s campus builds communities with its “helper culture.”
Fabric + form = a mask that uniquely fits your face
Department of Architecture doctoral candidate Lavender Tessmer has advanced the process to produce textiles that can be individually customized.