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.
Cooler temperatures and clear skies coming this weekend
After a slight smattering of rain today, we are looking forward to clear skies the rest of this week. It’s starting to feel like Fall, and I suggest starting to don jackets and pack up the short in favor of some slightly warmer wear. We have highs around 70 and lows treading around 50 for the rest of the week, with Friday being a bit chilly compared to slightly warmer weather on the weekend.
Life Alive brings the food alive
It’s a common tradition to credit the food that “made” you. Bill Gates’ college years always has a cameo of the pizza at Pinnochio’s, and Jensen’s Huang early career stories never fail to include the pancakes at Denny’s. One of the restaurants that has been a staple in my college years—whether eating alone, with friends, or with my UROP supervisor—is Life Alive Organic Café in Kendall Square. From grain and acaí bowls to salads and colorful smoothies, Life Alive has the perfect menu of feel-good, taste-good, beautiful food.
Argana Falafel opens in the Launchpad in the Student Center
Argana Falafel, a Middle Eastern and halal food vendor, opened in the Launchpad in the Student Center on Sept. 3, 2025.
YouTube streamer IShowSpeed makes a visit to MIT
On Sept. 5, 2025, American YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. made a surprise visit to MIT, which drew significant attention from students and passersby.
77 first-year students receive FYRE offers, a significant increase from 2024
This year, 113 first-year students participated in the First-Year Resident Exchange (FYRE), a program that allows first-year students to move to another dorm during orientation week.
Flooding in Next House temporarily relocates 28 residents
On August 20 at around 2:15 pm, a pipe in the eastern wing of Next House’s fourth floor (4E) burst, causing significant water damage.
East Campus reopens following two years of renovations
MIT’s East Campus (EC) dormitory reopened in August 2025 following two years of renovations.
Warmer weekend to round out the summer
Lots of stellar days this past week. Today is no exception with a high in the upper 70s and a gentle breeze.
Boston Globe publishes article about Kornbluth’s handling of cancer research scandal at Duke
On Aug. 13, The Boston Globe published an investigative article about President Kornbluth’s role in a case of research misconduct when she was Vice Dean for Basic Science at the Duke School of Medicine.
The Division of Student Life introduces the Student Group Funding Council
Starting in the 2025–2026 academic year, student organizations will apply for funding through the Student Group Funding Council.
Temperatures to rebound for the weekend
Weather wise, this weekend will be pleasant with highs around 80°F and lots of sunshine.
MIT Admissions will no longer participate in Schoolhouse Dialogues pilot project
MIT Admissions will no longer be a Schoolhouse Dialogues university partner, and applications for the 2025-2026 cycle will not be able to include the Dialogues portfolio as an optional supplement.
Continued sunshine and warmth
As the start of the semester draws near, we have reached peak summer weather in Boston.
Rank and File Caucus proposes amendment to MIT Graduate Student Union constitution
In April 2025, the Rank and File Caucus launched a petition calling for an amendment to the MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU) constitution that requires all external partisan political collaborations to receive general membership approval.
The Institute launches Understanding MIT advertising campaign in Washington’s metro stations
In late June, students reported seeing about 15 Understanding MIT ads in the Capitol South metro station in Washington D.C. near the U.S. Capitol.
The Big Beautiful Bill raises MIT’s endowment tax rate from 1.4% to 8%
On July 3, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, a spending and tax bill that will raise MIT’s endowment tax rate from 1.4% to 8%.
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The last day to petition for the August or September Advanced Standing Exams (ASE) is Thursday, July 10.
UN Special Rapporteur accuses MIT and other leading universities of “partnering with Israeli institutions in areas directly harming Palestinians”
On July 3, Francesca Albanese presented a report to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) detailing the involvement of international institutions, including MIT, in supporting the Israeli military throughout its 21-month operation in Gaza.