Jury awards former MIT professor David Sabatini $6 million in sexual harassment defamation suit
Former MIT biology professor David Sabatini was awarded $6 million in damages after a Suffolk County jury found that defendant and MIT assistant professor Kristin Knouse defamed him and interfered with his ability to make a living.
11/5 In Short
The last day to add half-term subjects offered in the second half of term is Friday, Nov. 4.
Surveillance expansion inspires debate and decoration
Since August, five tenured professors have been leading field trips around campus to bedazzle MIT’s new security cameras.
Students enjoy free food and live music at FallFest 2026
Hundreds of students on Kresge Lawn enjoyed free food, student booths, and live music.
Stata’s new Hot Tap & Go meals supplement original offerings
The establishment of Stata’s Hot Tap & Go on Oct. 15 follows a series of increased food options since the arrival of Andrew Mankus, Senior Director of Campus Dining.
Multicultural Greek Council gains seat on UA Council
While the MGC must go through the same administrative processes as other FSILGs, it previously had no representation in the UA. The other groups did, which prompted the MGC to submit a petition for a seat on the UA Council.
Hundreds of students attend second annual UROP mixer
Presented by the Provost’s and Chancellor’s offices, the event gave students the opportunity to explore their research passions and UROP mentors a pathway to recruit members for their project.
Rainy stretch ahead
What this means for Boston is heavy rain starting Thursday night that will last through much of the day on Friday. With the deep moisture tap, the rain is expected to be more convective in nature, leading to localized heavier rain cells as well as on-and-off rain throughout the day. The chance for a rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out.
MIT Facilities workers authorize strike
The MIT Facilities workers’ first strike authorization vote since 2008 passed with a majority vote on Killian Court at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 27.
Harvard GAASA hosts community memorial for Nolan Wells
Community members and students from local universities like Tufts, MIT, and Wellesley College attended a memorial in honor of the late Nolan Xavier Wells on the steps of Harvard University’s Widener Library on Oct. 12 from 3 to 4 p.m.
BREAKING: MIT Police Association protests against zero-raise contract
On Oct. 23, MIT Police Association used a billboard truck and circulated flyers to protest against a zero-raise contract presented by the MIT administration.
BREAKING: MIT GSU passes first ever strike authorization vote
Out of 1,708 ballots, 92.5% of members of MIT’s Graduate Student Union (GSU) voted yes to authorize a strike yesterday evening.
MIT announces “MIT for America” program
Cynthia Breazeal, Professor of Media Arts and Sciences and the Benesse Professor of Research in Education, and Eric Klopfer, director of the Scheller Teacher Education Program and the Education Arcade at MIT, are the initiative’s faculty co-directors.
Amidst financial pressures, MIT’s endowment rises in 2026 fiscal year
The MIT endowment grew by 6.7% (now totaling $29.2 billion excluding pledges), according to the Report of Treasurer released by the Office of the Vice President for Finance at MIT on Oct. 2.
Crisp weather for Family Weekend and lots of sunshine next week
As we head into Family Weekend, the highs will be running in the upper 50s and low 60s, with morning lows in the 30s. Dewpoints are expected to be low, meaning the air will have a cool autumn crisp to it.
Beantown Taqueria to close for renovations by the end of the month
This time, Beantown’s departure appears to be final; court records obtained by The Tech reveal that MIT is suing Beantown Taqueria for failing to vacate the property by a June 30, 2026 deadline.
Faculty adapt teaching strategies to address AI use
MIT’s Ad Hoc statement points to one of the biggest opportunities facing higher education today: “By modeling responsible use of AI, instructors can help reinforce the new social contract our community will need to adapt to an AI-infused world.”
MIT Facilities workers launch petition amidst ongoing contract negotiations
Chapter 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union, which represents MIT’s custodians, mechanics, electricians, and other facilities workers, has been working without a contract since the prior expired on June 30.