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Over 200 sign open letter criticizing Professor Alex Byrne’s role in report on pediatric gender dysphoria treatment

The recent news has stirred controversy within MIT and throughout academia.

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Loud enough for deaf ears? At MIT, even the walls hear — but still, silence reigns. Illustration by Latyr Niang
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Cooler temperatures in store for the weekend

After an unsettled week with plenty of rain, the weekend is shaping up to be pretty nice. High 70s with a mix of sun and clouds will make it nice to head outside without it being too hot.

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UN Special Rapporteur accuses MIT and other leading universities of “partnering with Israeli institutions in areas directly harming Palestinians”

On July 3, Francesca Albanese presented a report to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) detailing the involvement of international institutions, including MIT, in supporting the Israeli military throughout its 21-month operation in Gaza.

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Instructor and former graduate student sue MIT for antisemitism

On June 25, William Sussman and Lior Alon, along with The Louis D. Brandeis Center Coalition to Combat Anti-Semitism, filed a lawsuit against MIT and Professor of Linguistics Michel DeGraff, accusing them of antisemitism.

Opinion

Yes, It’s Genocide. Time to Back Divestment.

Solomon: “The Tech should stop publishing pieces denying the reality of genocide and ongoing mass atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Instead, it should embrace divestment.”

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Office of the Vice President of Finance removes access to the Brown Book

In early June, the Office of the Vice President of Finance (VPF) deleted the Report of Sponsored Research Activity, or Brown Book, from their website.

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The Great Dome at MIT on May 3, 2025. COLIN CLARK -- THE TECH
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The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard lays off 75 employees

On June 26, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Director Todd Golub announced in an email to the Broad community that the Institute laid off 75 employees because of anticipated federal research funding cuts.

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Concerns over LLM usage cause return to in-person ASEs for Chemistry and Physics departments

Concerns about the use of LLMs on online Advanced Standing Exams (ASE) have caused the Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry to reinstate in-person exams for 8.02 and 5.111, respectively.

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Anantha Chandrakasan named MIT’s new provost

On June 16, Anantha Chandrakasan, dean of the School of Engineering, was named MIT’s next provost, effective July 1.

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Connecting the brain and the mind

Dr. Danlei Chen on her work as a postdoc at the Lewis Lab and her role as Corresponding Secretary of the MIT Postdoc Association

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Virgin is best when Lorde is wide open

Virgin, released on June 27, sees the singer return to her roots: big feelings, electronic instrumentals, and the city.

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Kresge Oval at MIT on July 7, 2025. The 2024 pro-Palestinian encampments were held on the lawn. COLIN CLARK -- THE TECH
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The last day to petition for the August or September Advanced Standing Exams (ASE) is Thursday, July 10. 

Opinion

The MIT I know

Ethan Abraham: “One can only hope that Ms. Vemuri's science is carried on a higher level of integrity and thoughtfulness than her political rant.”

Fear and Loathing in a Presidential Salute

Dershowitz: “I was upset listening to the remarks of Megha Vemuri at MIT’s commencement.”

An Open Letter to Megha Vemuri

Cohen: “Your behavior was disrespectful to the graduates, the guests, the speakers, the alumni, and everyone who heard your speech.”

Campus Life

Questions?

The feedback loop in your own mind is the greatest way to sharpen your questions.

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On graduating and leaving French House

The conundrum of MD/JD

You might be biting off more than you can chew.