Course 1 to offer three new minors
The new minors will include Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Science, and a brand-new area called Civil and Environmental Systems.
Edward Snowden unveils plans to develop safer phone at Media Lab conference
Snowden spoke via video connection to attendees of the Forbidden Research conference about his plans for a phone that would alert journalists to electronic surveillance.
Warm weekend waiting
After enjoying some tame temperatures this week after a long stretch of oppressive heat and humidity, nicely not-too-warm weather will wind down the waning week.
ASEs, insurance waiver, and Sept. degree list
The last day to petition for September Advanced Standing Exams is Friday, August 12.
Student killed, three others injured, by allegedly drunk driver
Esquivel was a rising senior in Course 6-3. From Healdsburg, California, he was in New York for the summer interning at the mobile marketing firm, Appboy. He was a co-captain of the wrestling team, and a brother of Lambda Chi Alpha. In an email to the MIT community, Chancellor Barnhart wrote, “We are a tightknit community, and we will continue to care for and turn to each other during this difficult period.”
Heat to increase throughout week
Those who missed the sun's rays over the rainy weekend will have a chance to catch them all this week, as high pressure brings clear skies, heat, and humidity to southern New England.
Nelson begins tenure as VPSL
Suzy Nelson, new vice president for student life, began her tenure July 1. The former Colgate University dean felt welcomed on her first day and looks forward to working with students.
Summer heat gives way to showers
After strong sunshine and offshore flow brought Boston its second 90-degree day of 2016 on Wednesday, today will begin a string of cooler, potentially rainier days ahead.
Summer residents displaced by Random fire
A fire caused significant damage to the Random Hall roofdeck on June 21, and students were relocated to New House. The cause of the fire is unknown.
DSL realignment consolidates support resources
In an effort to improve coordination between student support resources, four existing programs will be combined into a new department under the DSL: S3, VPR, Student Disability Services (SDS), and Community Development and Substance Abuse (CDSA).
Students respond to announcement of Senior House turnaround
Since the announcement on June 10 that Senior House will not house freshmen during the 2016-2017 school year, students have expressed a wide range of concerns.
Barnhart addresses concerns about Senior House turnaround
The Tech spoke again with Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart PhD ’88 in order to address concerns about her data analysis, the ban on freshmen in Senior House, the future of GRTs in the dorm, and more.
Senior House turnaround will address low graduation rates
Chancellor Barnhart announced Friday that no freshmen will be housed in Senior House this fall, citing a comparatively low four-year graduation rate and ongoing problems with illegal drug use.
3,511 degrees awarded at commencement ceremony
Matt Damon urges graduates to "turn towards" global problems in order to help solve them. Senior gift breaks records once again.
Interview: Matt Damon on technology, the film industry, and getting involved
The Tech had an opportunity to speak with Matt Damon before he gave the commencement address to the class of 2016. The actor discussed opinions on science fiction, the film industry, and how to get involved in solving global problems.
Showers threaten to dampen commencement
A warm front will pass from west to east through southern New England on Friday, bringing with it warmer temperatures but also the threat of rain.
Admissions reports record-high yield for class of 2020
A record-high percentage of students admitted to the class of 2020 will attend MIT next fall.