MIT admits to 603 Regular Action applicants for the Class of 2029
Stu Schmill: “I remain in awe of the students we admitted as well as so many of those that we had to turn away.”
The first signs of Spring: showers & a melted river
The Charles has melted, the first sign that Spring is near in Boston!
Referendum on UA ballot asks MIT to condemn arrest of recent Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil
The Undergraduate Association (UA)’s election includes a referendum calling the MIT administration to formally condemn the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, “adopt a policy of non-collaboration with federal immigration enforcement agencies like ICE wherever legally possible, and affirm support for freedom of political speech on campus.”
The UA provides free laundry for undergraduate dorms from Feb. 26 to March 28
On Feb. 25, UA President Enoch Ellis ’26 and UA VP Rishika Bansal ’26 sent an email to the MIT undergraduate community announcing that laundry in undergraduate dorms would be free from Feb. 26 to March 28.
Concord Market opens in the Student Center on March 11
On March 11, Concord Market opened in the Student Center (W20). The vendor occupies the space previously held by La Verde’s Market, which closed in April 2023 after more than three decades of service.
Hundreds of scientists and advocates attend Stand Up for Science Rally in Boston Common
On March 7, hundreds of scientists, students, and advocates gathered at the Boston Common for the Stand Up For Science rally, one of over 30 nationwide events organized to promote evidence-based policies and sustained federal research funding.
McCormick Renewal Project delayed until summer 2026
On Feb. 12, all returning MIT undergraduates received news of the one-year delay in the McCormick Renewal Project via the undergraduate housing intent form.
Three from MIT chosen for Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Three individuals from MIT have been named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars, earning fully funded postgraduate scholarships to study at Cambridge University in the UK
Federal funding cuts shake graduate admissions for MIT undergraduates
On Friday, Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a major federal funding cut by means of a 15% “indirect cost” cap, significantly impacting the financial resources of universities around the country.
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March 7 is Add Date, which marks the final day to add full-term subjects to registration.
The Joyce and Edward Linde Music Building opens
“The choice of spaces responded to long standing priorities that the music program has identified over 20 years,” Prof. Keeril Makan wrote in an email to The Tech.
MIT Biology graduate program reduces incoming PhD class size by 20%
The MIT Department of Biology decided to reduce the incoming fall 2025 PhD class size by 20%.
Glenn Silva, iconic painter of MIT door signs, dies at 78
Joining the Institute in 1994, Silva was a familiar fixture for students and faculty alike, who often watched as he hand-lettered office entrances and classroom doors.
Uncertainty the sentiment at February Faculty Meeting amidst turmoil in D.C.
The Institute will implement a hiring freeze and decrease funding for all units in response to the Trump administration’s multifaceted cuts for higher education.
Cynthia Barnhart PhD ’88 to step down from Provost
On Feb. 19, President Kornbluth wrote an email to the MIT community announcing that Cynthia Barnhart, MIT’s provost since 2022, will step down from her position on July 1.
Archbishop of Boston Visits MIT Chapel
The Seventh Archbishop of Boston, Archbishop Richard G. Henning, celebrated mass at the MIT Chapel on February 23.
Return to normal temperatures
Next week features a gradual warming trend, with highs reaching the 60s by the middle of the week!
President Kornbluth addresses the Trump administration, generative AI, and future of the Institute
On Feb. 3, The Tech spoke with President Sally Kornbluth about the Institute’s plans in response to the Trump administration’s new policies affecting higher education and research.
School of Science website removes “Diversity and Inclusion” page
Recently, the MIT School of Science removed its “Diversity and Inclusion” page, which now redirects to the MIT School of Science Academic Affairs & Community Engagement (AACE) website.
NIH funding cuts pose challenges to Institute’s health research
On Feb. 7, the NIH released an announcement stating that indirect cost rates for current and new grants would be capped at a rate of 15% in order to reduce expenses.