MIT responds to concerning graduation data at Senior House
Steps include stronger in-residence support systems and moratorium on first-year students.
Julie Shah, Sandy Alexandre receive campus houseteam appointments
Shah named head of house after serving as Sidney Pacific associate housemaster; Alexandre joins East Campus as associate head of house.
MindHandHeart’s 10 newest Innovation Fund projects reduce stress and lower barriers to support
The MindHandHeart Innovation Fund announced its third round of grant winners at its final steering committee meeting for the academic year.
MIT Softball secures a spot in NCAA College World Series
Engineers will go to bat for a Division III national championship for the first time in program history.
Maiko Kitaoka finds elegance in unexpected places
Once an aspiring ballerina, the MIT senior now studies the earliest stages of life.
Helping others in daily doses
Senior Donald Little uses computer science to improve people’s everyday lives.
Three student-athletes receive NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships
Drammis, Guo, and Zeinstra among 29 students across all NCAA divisions honored for excellence in academics and winter-season athletics.
Determined to make a change
Senior Ruth Park draws on her background as she strives for educational reform.
Victor and William Fung Foundation donates $1 million for global education programs
Five-year funding will expand opportunities for MIT undergraduates.
MIT Puppy Lab to open during National Mental Health Awareness Month
Stephanie Ku’s Puppy Lab, a proposal funded by the MindHandHeart Innovation Fund, opens its doors during the two weeks before and during finals.
JJ Jackson joins MIT as diversity and inclusion officer
New position created to implement ideas from campus community in concert with Academic Council.
Gift to MIT will endow director of sports medicine position
Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation receives $2.5 million to establish the Walter C. Price ’70 Family Director of Sports Medicine at MIT.
Combining curiosity with a desire to help
Senior Juan Jaramillo harnesses his natural curiosity to help others, while never forgetting his roots.
Sports Shorts for April 19, 2016: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athletics
Softball stays hot, moves win streak to 19; Women’s Lacrosse goes undefeated on the week.