MIT joins group of research universities in filing amicus brief against federal funding cuts
Amicus brief is co-signed by several peer institutions; Columbia and Cornell notably missing.
Kornbluth advises the MIT community to reject antisemitism and end targeting in her June 10 letter
On June 10, President Kornbluth sent an email to the MIT community about recent and ongoing incidents that she says have violated the Institute’s values and community standards by perpetuating antisemitism.
MIT closes the ICEO and eliminates the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion position
On May 22, President Kornbluth sent an email to the MIT community announcing the closure of the Institute Community & Equity Office (ICEO) and the elimination of the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion (VPEI) position.
The MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative closes after 11 years
In May, Director of the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative (ESI) Prof. John Fernández ’85 announced that the initiative would close at the end of the spring semester.
The EECS department introduces 6.100, a 12-unit subject that combines 6.100A and 6.100B
Beginning in Fall 2025, the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department will offer 6.100, a 12-unit full-semester subject that covers content from 6.100A and 6.100B.
Another wet and chilly weekend in the forecast
Unfortunately, this nice weather can never seem to last into the weekend. With rain in the forecast for both Saturday and Sunday, we continue this unlucky trend that has been happening for 3 months now.
In Memoriam: Shashata Sawmya SM ’24
Shashata Sawmya, a graduate student in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Department and member of MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), passed away in Canada while attending an academic conference.
Vemuri’s OneMIT Commencement speech draws mixed reactions within and beyond the Institute
Megha Vemuri ’25: “MIT wants a free Palestine”
Visa revocations for Chinese citizens could affect nearly one in four international students
Other outlets have speculated that the physical sciences will be particularly vulnerable to visa revocations.
English for Speakers of other Languages Program for Service Employees Program closes
On May 16, Nancy Kelly, coordinator of the English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) Program for Service Employees, notified former and current tutors that the program would be paused indefinitely.
Hank Green delivers 2025 Commencement speech with grace and gusto
In his commencement speech and an exclusive interview with The Tech and MIT News, Green shared an authentic perspective on curiosity and where to take it.
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.”
Collaboration Begets Creativity in Both the Arts and Sciences
Cooper asked top scholars how they see creativity as an aspect of their work. Collaboration is a throughline in their responses.
Commencement 2025: From a 50-year perspective
Jim Zaorski ’80 reflects on the turbulence of the 2025 OneMIT Commencement Ceremony.
A summer of woe lies ahead for the Celtics
One year after winning the chip, the Celtics are looking to make moves.
Where hobbits come from: tracing Homo floresiensis origins
These tiny cousins have stirred a large scientific debate; new discoveries have introduced new evidence.
