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Kornbluth advises the MIT community to reject antisemitism and end targeting in her June 10 letter

On June 10, President Kornbluth sent an email to the MIT community about recent and ongoing incidents that she says have violated the Institute’s values and community standards by perpetuating antisemitism.

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The MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative closes after 11 years

In May, Director of the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative (ESI) Prof. John Fernández ’85 announced that the initiative would close at the end of the spring semester.

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MIT joins group of research universities in filing amicus brief against federal funding cuts

Amicus brief is co-signed by several peer institutions; Columbia and Cornell notably missing.

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MIT closes the ICEO and eliminates the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion position

On May 22, President Kornbluth sent an email to the MIT community announcing the closure of the Institute Community & Equity Office (ICEO) and the elimination of the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion (VPEI) position.

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MIT is uncomfortable with DEI questions Illustration by Latyr Niang
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The EECS department introduces 6.100, a 12-unit subject that combines 6.100A and 6.100B

Beginning in Fall 2025, the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department will offer 6.100, a 12-unit full-semester subject that covers content from 6.100A and 6.100B.

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Commencement Insight Illustration by Latyr Niang
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MIT Commencement: Closing the equity chapter, honoring or ignoring graduates? Illustration by Latyr Niang
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Opinion

The MIT I know

Ethan Abraham: “One can only hope that Ms. Vemuri's science is carried on a higher level of integrity and thoughtfulness than her political rant.”

weather

Another wet and chilly weekend in the forecast

Unfortunately, this nice weather can never seem to last into the weekend. With rain in the forecast for both Saturday and Sunday, we continue this unlucky trend that has been happening for 3 months now.

Science

Where hobbits come from: tracing Homo floresiensis origins

These tiny cousins have stirred a large scientific debate; new discoveries have introduced new evidence.

Sports

A summer of woe lies ahead for the Celtics

One year after winning the chip, the Celtics are looking to make moves.

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Graduates raise their Brass Rats in response to Hank Green's speech. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAKA EJILEMELE
Opinion

An Open Letter to Megha Vemuri

Cohen: “Your behavior was disrespectful to the graduates, the guests, the speakers, the alumni, and everyone who heard your speech.”

News

Vemuri’s OneMIT Commencement speech draws mixed reactions within and beyond the Institute

Megha Vemuri ’25: “MIT wants a free Palestine”

News

Visa revocations for Chinese citizens could affect nearly one in four international students

Other outlets have speculated that the physical sciences will be particularly vulnerable to visa revocations.

News

English for Speakers of other Languages Program for Service Employees Program closes

On May 16, Nancy Kelly, coordinator of the English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) Program for Service Employees, notified former and current tutors that the program would be paused indefinitely.

Opinion

Fear and Loathing in a Presidential Salute

Dershowitz: “I was upset listening to the remarks of Megha Vemuri at MIT’s commencement.”

Opinion

Commencement 2025: From a 50-year perspective

Jim Zaorski ’80 reflects on the turbulence of the 2025 OneMIT Commencement Ceremony.

Opinion

Collaboration Begets Creativity in Both the Arts and Sciences

Cooper asked top scholars how they see creativity as an aspect of their work. Collaboration is a throughline in their responses.

News

Hank Green delivers 2025 Commencement speech with grace and gusto

In his commencement speech and an exclusive interview with The Tech and MIT News, Green shared an authentic perspective on curiosity and where to take it.

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In Memoriam: Shashata Sawmya SM ’24

Shashata Sawmya, a graduate student in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Department and member of MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), passed away in Canada while attending an academic conference.

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Hank Green delivers his commencement speech at the 2025 OneMIT ceremony on May 29. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAKA EJILEMELE
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French House at Dîner de Noël, a year-end formal, on Dec. 12, 2024 Photo courtesy of MIT French House
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Questions?

The feedback loop in your own mind is the greatest way to sharpen your questions.

vivian’s reflections

On graduating and leaving French House

The idea of graduation didn’t feel real until my friend and I submitted our final project for a class the night before the last day of classes.

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The Emperor of Gladness is award-winning author Ocean Vuong's latest novel. PHOTO COURTESY OF PENGUIN PRESS
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Award-winning author Ocean Vuong presents The Emperor of Gladness at First Parish Church

On May 16, 2025, Ocean Vuong presented The Emperor of Gladness, his latest novel, at the First Parish Church.

Science

From cannonballs to magic functions: Fields Medalist Maryna Viazovska presents sphere packing at the 2025 Simons Lecture Series

Viazovska: “I would think about these borders between different areas of mathematics as a bit artificial… In principle, everything has to be connected”

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The fall pre-registration deadline is Friday, June 13. 

MIT joins group of research universities in filing amicus brief against federal funding cuts

Amicus brief is co-signed by several peer institutions; Columbia and Cornell notably missing.

Kornbluth advises the MIT community to reject antisemitism and end targeting in her June 10 letter

On June 10, President Kornbluth sent an email to the MIT community about recent and ongoing incidents that she says have violated the Institute’s values and community standards by perpetuating antisemitism.

Opinion

The MIT I know

Ethan Abraham: “One can only hope that Ms. Vemuri's science is carried on a higher level of integrity and thoughtfulness than her political rant.”

Save MS&PC: MIT’s Spouses & Partners program slated for unexpected termination

Over 50 years later, Spouses & Partners Connect and Language Conversation Exchange is forced to shutter.

Coping with change at MIT

How to achieve the goals of DEI in a legal and non-discriminatory manner

Campus Life

The conundrum of MD/JD

You might be biting off more than you can chew.

Do I have friends?

Any sentence that starts with “I just don’t feel…” is a self-fulfilling prophecy

Current students respond to questions from the Class of 2029

The Tech asked students admitted to the MIT Class of 2029 to share questions they had for the Institute's current students. Then, the student body was invited over email to answer.