MIT EECS to introduce the 6.1200 ASE
Earlier this academic year, MIT EECS announced they would offer an ASE for 6.1200.
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).
Course 6 MEng enrollment increased by 41.4% from 2016 to 2025
From 2016 to 2025, MEng enrollment increased by 41.4%, from 227 to 321 students.
Hundreds of MIT families attend Family Weekend 2025
From Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, hundreds of MIT families attended Family Weekend, a two-day program with over 50 events, including open classes, department receptions, student group events, athletic games, and musical performances.
Central Square pop-up supports families in Gaza
Cambridge local Mary Anne Fox has held a “Thrift4Gaza” pop-up in Central Square every Saturday and Sunday since mid-August.
Windy weekend in the works
Worsening conditions today are expected to give way to a moderate to heavy rainfall into tonight.
MIT’s endowment rises 11.4% to $27.4 billion in 2025 fiscal year
MIT’s net assets swelled to a record high in its last fiscal year.
FredFest 2025 showcases East Campus’s eclectic community
Since its establishment by MIT students at the Walker Memorial Basement Radio station in 2008, FredFest has showcased East Campus’ eclectic community and Boston’s vibrant music scene.
Amazon Web Services outage takes down Canvas and Piazza on Oct. 21
On Monday, Oct. 21, MIT students were unable to access Canvas and Piazza because of an Amazon Web Service (AWS) outage that affected more than 1,000 businesses across the world.
Meet MIT’s new provost, Anantha Chandrakasan
In an Oct. 15 interview with The Tech, Anantha Chandrakasan discussed his first few months as provost.
Stata’s Forbes Café now offers breakfast
Starting on Oct. 6, the Forbes Café in the Stata Center has begun to offer breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Second “No Kings” protest attracts tens of thousands to Boston Common on Oct. 18
From 12 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 18, tens of thousands of people gathered at Boston Common to protest the Trump administration.
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.
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla ’94 discusses changing careers and federal policy with The Tech
In an interview with The Tech, the Senator from California shared advice and discussed his switch from engineering to politics, President Trump’s higher education and immigration policy, and visions for the future.
Cambridge residents come together to promote bike safety
As local elections approach and a new cohort of students moves into the city, the Cambridge community has come together to raise awareness about an issue that affects the entire city: bike safety.
Yuja Wang joins the BSO in works of 20th-century composers
An ambitious program was marred by overdone dynamics in Copland’s Third Symphony.
Daniil Trifonov and Matthias Goerne’s Schubert was sometimes shaky, sometimes searing
On Oct. 24, world-renowned pianist Daniil Trifonov and baritone singer Matthias Goerne performed an all-Schubert concert in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall.
Yunchan Lim’s performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations takes us through the cycle of life
The Goldberg Variations carry us through a grandiose life, and the Aria returns at the end to complete the cycle, transformed in the ears of the listener by the 30 variations which came before.
The Balourdet Quartet and Rob Kapilow highlight Haydn’s brilliance
While the ‘What Makes it Great’ series may surprise those expecting a conventional concert, it offered a deeper understanding of how great music works and why it continues to matter.
Augustin Hadelich and the BSO deliver a convincing performance of Adams, but falter in Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony
The two works performed are great attempts by both Adams and Tchaikovsky on traditional forms.
Beethoven’s mass marks 125th anniversary of Symphony Hall
BSO, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and soloists perform Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis.
Tang Tan discusses his path from MIT to Apple and OpenAI executive
On Oct. 16, Tan shared the leadership qualities that defined his remarkable career.
MIT hosts 11th Undergraduate Research Technology Conference
From Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, the Stata Center was abuzz with bright minds and fresh faces as MIT geared up for its 11th annual Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC).
Sir Tim Berners-Lee speaks on the importance of designing human systems at Brattle Theater
The inventor of the World Wide Web remarks on its conception and future.
