BREAKING: MIT Police Association protests against zero-raise contract
On Oct. 23, MIT Police Association used a billboard truck and circulated flyers to protest against a zero-raise contract presented by the MIT administration.
BREAKING: MIT GSU passes first ever strike authorization vote
Out of 1,708 ballots, 92.5% of members of MIT’s Graduate Student Union (GSU) voted yes to authorize a strike yesterday evening.
MIT announces “MIT for America” program
Cynthia Breazeal, Professor of Media Arts and Sciences and the Benesse Professor of Research in Education, and Eric Klopfer, director of the Scheller Teacher Education Program and the Education Arcade at MIT, are the initiative’s faculty co-directors.
Amidst financial pressures, MIT’s endowment rises in 2026 fiscal year
The MIT endowment grew by 6.7% (now totaling $29.2 billion excluding pledges), according to the Report of Treasurer released by the Office of the Vice President for Finance at MIT on Oct. 2.
Crisp weather for Family Weekend and lots of sunshine next week
As we head into Family Weekend, the highs will be running in the upper 50s and low 60s, with morning lows in the 30s. Dewpoints are expected to be low, meaning the air will have a cool autumn crisp to it.
Beantown Taqueria to close for renovations by the end of the month
This time, Beantown’s departure appears to be final; court records obtained by The Tech reveal that MIT is suing Beantown Taqueria for failing to vacate the property by a June 30, 2026 deadline.
Faculty adapt teaching strategies to address AI use
MIT’s Ad Hoc statement points to one of the biggest opportunities facing higher education today: “By modeling responsible use of AI, instructors can help reinforce the new social contract our community will need to adapt to an AI-infused world.”
MIT Facilities workers launch petition amidst ongoing contract negotiations
Chapter 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union, which represents MIT’s custodians, mechanics, electricians, and other facilities workers, has been working without a contract since the prior expired on June 30.
Autumn is setting in
It’s been a bit chilly the past few nights. The colors on the trees are changing and the days are getting shorter. As fall begins to set in, we have a few more days in the 70s ahead of us.
MIT pauses authorization of work-study credit programs for international students
On Aug. 24, MIT received a broadcast message from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), warning colleges of an increase in work-study authorization for international students in violation of SEVP’s standards.
Over a thousand students attend HackMIT 2026
Over the weekend of Sept. 19–20, over a thousand students from more than 200 colleges across the country gathered at MIT to turn ideas into projects.
MIT Police Association returns to negotiations
The MIT Police Association is disappointed with MIT’s offer, especially as top executives at MIT receive salary increases substantially above the increase in cost of living.
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong appointed vice chancellor for student life
Effective Oct. 19, Akirah Bradley-Armstrong will join the MIT community as the vice chancellor for student life.
U.S. News & World Report ranks MIT as #1 national university
On Sept. 22, the U.S.News & World Report announced that MIT would claim the top spot of its new 2027 National Universities Ranking.
MIT Mathematics Department announces new Master of Science in Mathematics of Data
Applications open as many MIT departments consider expanding master’s degree offerings.
McDermott Court finally reopens with new landscaping
At 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, McDermott Court — the open space in front of the Green Building (Building 54) — reopened to the public after more than five years of continuous construction. The superintendent of the renewal project packed up the last orange cones and yellow cordon surrounding the new plaza. Students then began to filter through the stone walkways around the “Green Dot,” the circular lawn at the center of the court.
Service requested: A look inside MIT’s elevators
According to records obtained by The Tech, 749 elevator service requests, including 46 related to entrapment, were logged between Jan. 2 and Sept. 20, 2026.
Big nor’easter expected for this weekend
The big story this week is a coastal low that will develop into a nor’easter on Friday.