U.S. Senator Alex Padilla ’94 discusses changing careers and federal policy with The Tech
In an interview with The Tech, the Senator from California shared advice and discussed his switch from engineering to politics, President Trump’s higher education and immigration policy, and visions for the future.
Cambridge residents come together to promote bike safety
As local elections approach and a new cohort of students moves into the city, the Cambridge community has come together to raise awareness about an issue that affects the entire city: bike safety.
Nobel-winning economics professors Banerjee and Duflo to join the University of Zurich in July 2026
Prominent MIT Professors of Economics Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo PhD ’99 will join the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics at the University of Zurich (UZH) in July 2026.
Interphase students and alumni share DEI-related concerns regarding the replacement of OME by OACES
On Sept. 12, the MIT Faculty Newsletter introduced the Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success (OACES), which replaced the former Office of Minority Education (OME).
MIT files motion to dismiss antisemitism complaint
On Oct. 8, MIT filed a motion to dismiss a complaint from three affiliates accusing the Institute and Professor Michel DeGraff of antisemitism.
MIT Graduate Student Union holds Oct. 10 press conference on college compact
On Friday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m., the MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU) held a press conference outside Building 7 commending MIT’s decision to reject the college compact and highlighting the potential ramifications had it signed the compact.
MIT pours billions into redeveloping Kendall Square in a long-term investment
The Institute has spent billions acquiring and redeveloping parts of Kendall, betting that the neighborhood’s good fortunes will continue long-term despite recent record-high vacancy in Cambridge.
New MIT Farm initiative seeks to connect community members with agriculture
Flagship programs include student volunteering sessions at local farms, a weekly community-supported agriculture popup, and a modular miniature mobile farm prototype.
The Office of the Vice Provost for International Activities expands “The World at MIT” video series
In late September, MIT released a new video series called “The World at MIT,” which features 20 faculty members born outside the U.S.
Relief from the recent rain ahead
After the wet and rainy days of the past week, we have a mostly dry weekend ahead.
MIT Provost Anantha Chandrakasan outlines Institute strategy for navigating new financial burdens
MIT Provost Anantha Chandrakasan and Executive Vice President and Treasurer Glen Shor shared insights into the Institute’s strategy as it navigates a perilous financial landscape ahead.
MIT Health flu clinic now requires appointments
This year, MIT Health flu clinics are by appointment only, which are to be made 48 hours in advance.
BREAKING: MIT rejects federal compact
On Friday Oct. 10, MIT President Sally Kornbluth formally rejected the Trump administration's proposed compact in an email to the U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
29 MIT organizations demand MIT firmly reject the Trump administration’s controversial compact
On Friday, Oct. 3, 18 MIT student organizations, including the MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU) and the MIT Coalition for Palestine, signed an open letter asking President Kornbluth to refuse the conditions of the college compact that the Trump administration released on Oct. 1.
Trump administration asks MIT to sign politically-inflected compact to receive federal funding preferences
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the White House asked nine universities, including MIT, to sign a compact pledging compliance with certain political and administrative frameworks in return for privileged access to future research funding.
MIT Sloan Professor Retsef Levi takes charge of CDC COVID-19 vaccination working group
The ACIP appointed Levi as the chair for the COVID-19 vaccine working group.
MIT could pay over $10 million for H-1B visa sponsorships under new Trump order
The new order could cost MIT over $10 million every year for H-1B visa sponsorships.
2025 Advanced Standing Exams participation decreases for 5.111 and 6.100A
This year, Advanced Standing Exams (ASEs) were held online from July 24 to Aug. 6 for the 18.01, 18.02, 8.01, 7.01, and 6.100A exams.
2025 Fall Career Fair draws more than 200 firms, with activist presence
Over 200 firms — ranging from the typical Jane Street and Google to the NSA and fledgling startups — drew interest from flocks of eager students at MIT’s 2025 Fall Career Fair on Friday, Sept. 19.