Class of 2029’s demographic profile echoes previous year’s decline in racial diversity
In mid-October, MIT Admissions released the first-year class profile, which includes demographic data and information about the updated methodology used to survey students.
Kornbluth expresses optimism about budgeting, financial aid, calculus outreach, and MIT-MGB
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, The Tech interviewed President Sally Kornbluth about how the Institute plans to navigate budget cuts and leverage its brand amidst changes to the federal landscape.
Microsoft Chief Science Officer Dr. Eric Horvitz discusses the promises and perils of AI
Dr. Horvitz shared insights drawing on his experience as a CS industry leader and an MD/PhD.
Preventing the next bioweapon
As artificial intelligence advances, biotech leaders team up to boost DNA synthesis screening software security
From wealth gaps to climate costs: why global health matters
Kerry spoke to students and faculty on Nov. 3 about the influence of global health on economics and the climate.
Getting older
People talk about adolescence as if it’s the time when you get to decipher your future… but as I’m nearing the end of mine, I feel even more lost.
Why do we travel?
The pressure to go out and see as much as you possibly can is exacerbated by the fact that everyone around you seems to be doing it too. Everyone else is having a real thrilling, young people’s jet-set European summer — I mean, shouldn’t I be having one too? Social Media Blurb: Musings on travel culture.
Pink Power: Legally Blonde (The Musical)
Berklee’s rendition of Legally Blonde raises its existing feminist messaging to a new level, all while maintaining the same fun, glittery energy of the original story.
Midori joins the BSO to illuminate Takemitsu and Dvořák
It wasn’t until Midori joined when the atmosphere truly shifted.
Beatrice Rana casts magic from the piano
What she achieved at the keyboard often defied belief.
George Balanchine’s Jewels returns to the Boston Ballet after 11 years
The three-part piece is a showcase of stretching ballet to its limits
Symphony Hall celebrates centennial of Phantom of the Opera
It was refreshing to hear the audience laugh and applaud throughout the film in response to its dramatic moments — a welcome contrast from the typical atmosphere at Symphony Hall.
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Class of 2029’s demographic profile echoes previous year’s decline in racial diversity
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Kornbluth expresses optimism about budgeting, financial aid, calculus outreach, and MIT-MGB
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East Campus holds annual Pumpkin Drop at Tang Hall to celebrate fall
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MIT EECS to introduce the 6.1200 ASE
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Karen Knutson appointed as Vice President for Government Affairs
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Course 6 MEng enrollment increased by 41.4% from 2016 to 2025
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Hundreds of MIT families attend Family Weekend 2025
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Passing
In current events, signing a compact with the US government to decide who defines MIT would have been passing.
Free speech needs defenders, not gatekeepers
Free speech faces new challenges in all corners of America, and we call on MIT to fight to protect it.
We Condemn Violent Responses to Free Expression
Members of the MIT Council on Academic Freedom speak on the assassination of Charlie Kirk
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Midori joins the BSO to illuminate Takemitsu and Dvořák
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George Balanchine’s Jewels returns to the Boston Ballet after 11 years
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Beatrice Rana casts magic from the piano
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Pink Power: Legally Blonde (The Musical)
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Symphony Hall celebrates centennial of Phantom of the Opera
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Yuja Wang joins the BSO in works of 20th-century composers
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Daniil Trifonov and Matthias Goerne’s Schubert was sometimes shaky, sometimes searing
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High-powered offense and stout defense leads football to 2-0 start
MIT has outscored opponents 101-13 through two games to start the 2025 season
Women’s soccer 5-1 to start 2025 season
The Engineers opened 2025 as road warriors, with five of their first six games being away… and two being in Texas!
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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High-powered offense and stout defense leads football to 2-0 start
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Women’s soccer 5-1 to start 2025 season
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A summer of woe lies ahead for the Celtics
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Women’s Track and Field Wins Program’s First NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championship
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Spring Varsity Sports Review
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MIT Club Frisbee: Grim Beavers and Munchers Compete at Sectionals
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MIT women’s swimming and diving claim first national championship; men finish ninth
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Getting older
People talk about adolescence as if it’s the time when you get to decipher your future… but as I’m nearing the end of mine, I feel even more lost.
Preventing the next bioweapon
As artificial intelligence advances, biotech leaders team up to boost DNA synthesis screening software security
Microsoft Chief Science Officer Dr. Eric Horvitz discusses the promises and perils of AI
Dr. Horvitz shared insights drawing on his experience as a CS industry leader and an MD/PhD.
From wealth gaps to climate costs: why global health matters
Kerry spoke to students and faculty on Nov. 3 about the influence of global health on economics and the climate.
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Preventing the next bioweapon
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Microsoft Chief Science Officer Dr. Eric Horvitz discusses the promises and perils of AI
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From wealth gaps to climate costs: why global health matters
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Tang Tan discusses his path from MIT to Apple and OpenAI executive
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MIT hosts 11th Undergraduate Research Technology Conference
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Sir Tim Berners-Lee speaks on the importance of designing human systems at Brattle Theater
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Tequila isn’t good for you, but the derivatives of this byproduct might be
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