Over 200 sign open letter criticizing Professor Alex Byrne’s role in report on pediatric gender dysphoria treatment
The recent news has stirred controversy within MIT and throughout academia.
Cooler temperatures in store for the weekend
After an unsettled week with plenty of rain, the weekend is shaping up to be pretty nice. High 70s with a mix of sun and clouds will make it nice to head outside without it being too hot.
UN Special Rapporteur accuses MIT and other leading universities of “partnering with Israeli institutions in areas directly harming Palestinians”
On July 3, Francesca Albanese presented a report to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) detailing the involvement of international institutions, including MIT, in supporting the Israeli military throughout its 21-month operation in Gaza.
Instructor and former graduate student sue MIT for antisemitism
On June 25, William Sussman and Lior Alon, along with The Louis D. Brandeis Center Coalition to Combat Anti-Semitism, filed a lawsuit against MIT and Professor of Linguistics Michel DeGraff, accusing them of antisemitism.
Yes, It’s Genocide. Time to Back Divestment.
Solomon: “The Tech should stop publishing pieces denying the reality of genocide and ongoing mass atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Instead, it should embrace divestment.”
Office of the Vice President of Finance removes access to the Brown Book
In early June, the Office of the Vice President of Finance (VPF) deleted the Report of Sponsored Research Activity, or Brown Book, from their website.
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard lays off 75 employees
On June 26, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Director Todd Golub announced in an email to the Broad community that the Institute laid off 75 employees because of anticipated federal research funding cuts.
Concerns over LLM usage cause return to in-person ASEs for Chemistry and Physics departments
Concerns about the use of LLMs on online Advanced Standing Exams (ASE) have caused the Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry to reinstate in-person exams for 8.02 and 5.111, respectively.
Anantha Chandrakasan named MIT’s new provost
On June 16, Anantha Chandrakasan, dean of the School of Engineering, was named MIT’s next provost, effective July 1.
Connecting the brain and the mind
Dr. Danlei Chen on her work as a postdoc at the Lewis Lab and her role as Corresponding Secretary of the MIT Postdoc Association
Virgin is best when Lorde is wide open
Virgin, released on June 27, sees the singer return to her roots: big feelings, electronic instrumentals, and the city.
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The last day to petition for the August or September Advanced Standing Exams (ASE) is Thursday, July 10.
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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Across the country, ‘No Kings’ rallies draw millions of protesters
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MIT joins group of research universities in filing amicus brief against federal funding cuts
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Kornbluth advises the MIT community to reject antisemitism and end targeting in her June 10 letter
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MIT closes the ICEO and eliminates the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion position
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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.”
Fear and Loathing in a Presidential Salute
Dershowitz: “I was upset listening to the remarks of Megha Vemuri at MIT’s commencement.”
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.”
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The MIT I know
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Fear and Loathing in a Presidential Salute
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An Open Letter to Megha Vemuri
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Collaboration Begets Creativity in Both the Arts and Sciences
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Commencement 2025: From a 50-year perspective
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If MIT researchers produce cutting-edge science, who sustains the researchers?
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Save MS&PC: MIT’s Spouses & Partners program slated for unexpected termination
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Award-winning author Ocean Vuong presents The Emperor of Gladness at First Parish Church
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Bold looks, big talent: art and fashion shine at the 2025 MIT Gala & Student Arts Showcase
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Mitsuko Uchida’s graceful performance stuns the audience at the BSO
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Oleana: not a must have, more of a “why not?”
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Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat: Uneven narratives of 20th century geopolitics set to astonishingly good jazz
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Black Bag: A short thriller that underwhelms despite Soderbergh’s big-name leads
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Playboi Carti’s newest release, MUSIC, isn’t an adequate apology for “the wait”
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A summer of woe lies ahead for the Celtics
One year after winning the chip, the Celtics are looking to make moves.
Women’s Track and Field Wins Program’s First NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championship
On May 24, MIT Women’s Track and Field closed out a dominant season with their first Division III Outdoor National Championship Title.
Spring Varsity Sports Review
Before May approaches, check out how our varsity athletes have been faring as the weather warms up.
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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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MIT’s Spring Sports Season Heats Up
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Women’s Track & Field Wins First Ever Indoor NCAA D-III National Championship
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Where hobbits come from: tracing Homo floresiensis origins
These tiny cousins have stirred a large scientific debate; new discoveries have introduced new evidence.
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”
Harnessing the power of viruses to fight brain cancer
The drug CAN-3110 helped Kyle Donohue beat the odds. Now, it’s in clinical trials.
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Where hobbits come from: tracing Homo floresiensis origins
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From cannonballs to magic functions: Fields Medalist Maryna Viazovska presents sphere packing at the 2025 Simons Lecture Series
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Harnessing the power of viruses to fight brain cancer
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Computing of tomorrow
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Searching for superconductivity
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Menstruation science moonshot: MIT’s bold quest to revolutionize women’s health
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Chasing impossible: MIT-DFCI Center for Glioblastoma Systems Biology hosts inaugural Glioblastoma Tumor Microenvironment Symposium
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