Course 6 and 18 faculty members share mixed perspectives on AI in the classroom
A recent emphasis on AI fluency is shaping the way undergraduate computer science programs are approaching their curriculum.
MIT YDSA’s first meeting attracts students, Cambridge politicians, and GSU
On Nov. 11, 2025, MIT Young Democratic Socialists of America (MIT YDSA) held its first general meeting in Room 56-154.
Class of 2029’s demographic profile echoes previous year’s decline in racial diversity
In mid-October, MIT Admissions released the first-year class profile, which includes demographic data and information about the updated methodology used to survey students.
Kornbluth expresses optimism about budgeting, financial aid, calculus outreach, and MIT-MGB
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, The Tech interviewed President Sally Kornbluth about how the Institute plans to navigate budget cuts and leverage its brand amidst changes to the federal landscape.
Hundreds of MIT students attend first-ever UROP Mixer in the Stratton Student Center
On Oct. 28, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the first-ever MIT UROP Mixer took place on floors two and three of the Stratton Student Center.
Karen Knutson appointed as Vice President for Government Affairs
On Thursday, Oct. 23, President Kornbluth sent an email to the MIT community announcing that Karen Knutson had been appointed as the Vice President of Government Affairs (VPGA).
Hundreds of MIT students attend FallFest 2025 on Kresge Oval
On Oct. 18, 2025, hundreds of MIT students descended upon Kresge Lawn from 4–7 p.m. for FallFest 2025, hosted by MIT Student Events Board.
Interphase students and alumni share DEI-related concerns regarding the replacement of OME by OACES
On Sept. 12, the MIT Faculty Newsletter introduced the Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success (OACES), which replaced the former Office of Minority Education (OME).
29 MIT organizations demand MIT firmly reject the Trump administration’s controversial compact
On Friday, Oct. 3, 18 MIT student organizations, including the MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU) and the MIT Coalition for Palestine, signed an open letter asking President Kornbluth to refuse the conditions of the college compact that the Trump administration released on Oct. 1.
BREAKING: MIT rejects federal compact
On Friday Oct. 10, MIT President Sally Kornbluth formally rejected the Trump administration's proposed compact in an email to the U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon.