Welcoming Incoming Graduate Students
In a recent letter, MIT President Kornbluth welcomed new graduate students into the fold. “I made this move myself not too long ago, and I’d like to tell you what I found: an inspiring community of people from more than 100 countries and an incredibly wide range of backgrounds who share important qualities and values,” she wrote.
Ian Waitz named vice president for research
The former vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education will leverage more than 30 years of experience at the Institute to oversee MIT’s research activities.
Spring Update on Graduate Student Unionization
In a few months, we will mark our first full academic year with the MIT and MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Kristin McCoy appointed OVC’s new director of human resources
Kristin McCoy has been appointed as OVC’s new director of human resources.
Alison Badgett named PKG Public Service Center’s new associate dean and director
With decades of experience in the nonprofit and public policy realms, Badgett has played a leading role in tackling a variety of complex social issues.
MIT announces financial aid and tuition rates for the 2024–25 academic year
Financial aid increased, more than offsetting a 3.75 percent increase in tuition.
Announcing our 2024 MIT Excellence Award Winner
Dr. Lauren Pouchak, OVC’s director of special projects, has received a 2024 MIT Excellence Award for Bringing Out the Best: Everyday Leadership throughout MIT.
Formation and Launch of the MIT Task Force on the Undergraduate Academic Program
We are delighted to announce the formation and launch of the Task Force on the MIT Undergraduate Academic Program.
Changes to administration of visiting students
As of January 22, 2024, administration of the visiting students program will move from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) to the Office of the Vice Chancellor (OVC).
MIT & MIT GSU CBA Updates
To implement some of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)’s requirements, we are issuing updated policies.