Nobel-winning economics professors Banerjee and Duflo to join the University of Zurich in July 2026
Prominent MIT Professors of Economics Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo PhD ’99 will join the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics at the University of Zurich (UZH) in July 2026.
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).
MIT files motion to dismiss antisemitism complaint
On Oct. 8, MIT filed a motion to dismiss a complaint from three affiliates accusing the Institute and Professor Michel DeGraff of antisemitism.
MIT Graduate Student Union holds Oct. 10 press conference on college compact
On Friday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m., the MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU) held a press conference outside Building 7 commending MIT’s decision to reject the college compact and highlighting the potential ramifications had it signed the compact.
MIT pours billions into redeveloping Kendall Square in a long-term investment
The Institute has spent billions acquiring and redeveloping parts of Kendall, betting that the neighborhood’s good fortunes will continue long-term despite recent record-high vacancy in Cambridge.
New MIT Farm initiative seeks to connect community members with agriculture
Flagship programs include student volunteering sessions at local farms, a weekly community-supported agriculture popup, and a modular miniature mobile farm prototype.
The Office of the Vice Provost for International Activities expands “The World at MIT” video series
In late September, MIT released a new video series called “The World at MIT,” which features 20 faculty members born outside the U.S.
Relief from the recent rain ahead
After the wet and rainy days of the past week, we have a mostly dry weekend ahead.
MIT Provost Anantha Chandrakasan outlines Institute strategy for navigating new financial burdens
MIT Provost Anantha Chandrakasan and Executive Vice President and Treasurer Glen Shor shared insights into the Institute’s strategy as it navigates a perilous financial landscape ahead.
MIT Health flu clinic now requires appointments
This year, MIT Health flu clinics are by appointment only, which are to be made 48 hours in advance.
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.
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.
Trump administration asks MIT to sign politically-inflected compact to receive federal funding preferences
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the White House asked nine universities, including MIT, to sign a compact pledging compliance with certain political and administrative frameworks in return for privileged access to future research funding.
Free Speech Needs Defenders, Not Gatekeepers
Free speech faces new challenges in all corners of America, and we call on MIT to fight to protect it.
A night at the MFA with Daveed Diggs
On Thursday, Oct. 9, actor, producer, and musician Daveed Diggs opened the 2025–2026 season of the Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures at the Museum of Fine Arts in an evening framed around celebrating community, art and creativity.
PopUp Bagels ‘pop up’ in Harvard Square
The Tech was invited to participate in a VIP bagel drop. Here’s what we thought.
The Handel and Haydn Society opens the 2025–26 season with a captivating rendition of Handel’s Saul
H+H opened its new season with Handel’s Saul, a monumental three-hour oratorio tracing the fall of Israel’s first king and the rise of David.
MINCE unveils Untitled, a mysterious first event of the year
The Tech reviews MINCE’s Untitled
The BSO offers fresh takes on Debussy and Mahler
The two orchestral works featured this week, Debussy’s Nocturnes and Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, both feature choral additions in their last movements.
An evening of grandeur from Jupiter’s grace to a Hero’s glory
The air inside Symphony Hall crackled with anticipation as the BSO took to the stage, delivering a mesmerizing performance of Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, Jupiter, followed by Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben.
It’s time to listen to Kip Clark
Ever seen that guy with the “Free Listening” sign?
Unpluq encourages users to unplug from their smartphones
From May to July, I used Unpluq, a phone habit tool designed for reducing screen time on smartphones.
Tequila isn’t good for you, but the derivatives of this byproduct might be
Zinc-oxide nanoparticles are a ‘promising’ antibiotic with a waste-reducing source.
