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.
MIT Sloan Professor Retsef Levi takes charge of CDC COVID-19 vaccination working group
The ACIP appointed Levi as the chair for the COVID-19 vaccine working group.
MIT could pay over $10 million for H-1B visa sponsorships under new Trump order
The new order could cost MIT over $10 million every year for H-1B visa sponsorships.
2025 Advanced Standing Exams participation decreases for 5.111 and 6.100A
This year, Advanced Standing Exams (ASEs) were held online from July 24 to Aug. 6 for the 18.01, 18.02, 8.01, 7.01, and 6.100A exams.
2025 Fall Career Fair draws more than 200 firms, with activist presence
Over 200 firms — ranging from the typical Jane Street and Google to the NSA and fledgling startups — drew interest from flocks of eager students at MIT’s 2025 Fall Career Fair on Friday, Sept. 19.
Warm weekend to ease us into colder weather
October is officially upon us, pumpkin spice is in full swing at local cafes, and the leaves are starting to change; it may be time to start digging out those sweaters and light jackets for the crisp autumn air soon on its way.
The Undergraduate Advising Center announces the formation of OACES
On Aug. 7, 2025, Vice Chancellor David Darmofal SM ’91 PhD ’93 sent an email to the MIT community announcing the formation of the Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success (OACES).
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu delivers Sept. 17 lecture on reducing carbon emissions
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Steven Chu delivered the 2025-26 A.D. Little Lecture, titled “The Challenges in Getting to Net-Zero GHG Emissions.”
New House reflects on 50 years at Sept. 20 anniversary celebration
On Sept 20., dozens of alumni and current students gathered in La Sala in the Student Center to celebrate the dormitory’s 50th anniversary.
Charlie Kirk’s death provokes unrest at MIT
On Sept. 11, an anonymous email claiming to represent MIT Campus Conservatives invited the undergraduate body to a memorial at the MIT Chapel at 8 p.m. of the following day.
In Memoriam: David Baltimore, Nobel Laureate and founder of the Whitehead Institute
David Baltimore, a former MIT professor of biology and founder of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, died on Sept. 6 at his home in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.