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.
Warm weekend to ease us into colder weather
October is officially upon us, pumpkin spice is in full swing at local cafes, and the leaves are starting to change; it may be time to start digging out those sweaters and light jackets for the crisp autumn air soon on its way.
The Undergraduate Advising Center announces the formation of OACES
On Aug. 7, 2025, Vice Chancellor David Darmofal SM ’91 PhD ’93 sent an email to the MIT community announcing the formation of the Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success (OACES).
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu delivers Sept. 17 lecture on reducing carbon emissions
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Steven Chu delivered the 2025-26 A.D. Little Lecture, titled “The Challenges in Getting to Net-Zero GHG Emissions.”
New House reflects on 50 years at Sept. 20 anniversary celebration
On Sept 20., dozens of alumni and current students gathered in La Sala in the Student Center to celebrate the dormitory’s 50th anniversary.
Charlie Kirk’s death provokes unrest at MIT
On Sept. 11, an anonymous email claiming to represent MIT Campus Conservatives invited the undergraduate body to a memorial at the MIT Chapel at 8 p.m. of the following day.
In Memoriam: David Baltimore, Nobel Laureate and founder of the Whitehead Institute
David Baltimore, a former MIT professor of biology and founder of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, died on Sept. 6 at his home in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Cooler temperatures and clear skies coming this weekend
After a slight smattering of rain today, we are looking forward to clear skies the rest of this week. It’s starting to feel like Fall, and I suggest starting to don jackets and pack up the short in favor of some slightly warmer wear. We have highs around 70 and lows treading around 50 for the rest of the week, with Friday being a bit chilly compared to slightly warmer weather on the weekend.
Life Alive brings the food alive
It’s a common tradition to credit the food that “made” you. Bill Gates’ college years always has a cameo of the pizza at Pinnochio’s, and Jensen’s Huang early career stories never fail to include the pancakes at Denny’s. One of the restaurants that has been a staple in my college years—whether eating alone, with friends, or with my UROP supervisor—is Life Alive Organic Café in Kendall Square. From grain and acaí bowls to salads and colorful smoothies, Life Alive has the perfect menu of feel-good, taste-good, beautiful food.
Argana Falafel opens in the Launchpad in the Student Center
Argana Falafel, a Middle Eastern and halal food vendor, opened in the Launchpad in the Student Center on Sept. 3, 2025.
YouTube streamer IShowSpeed makes a visit to MIT
On Sept. 5, 2025, American YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. made a surprise visit to MIT, which drew significant attention from students and passersby.
77 first-year students receive FYRE offers, a significant increase from 2024
This year, 113 first-year students participated in the First-Year Resident Exchange (FYRE), a program that allows first-year students to move to another dorm during orientation week.
Flooding in Next House temporarily relocates 28 residents
On August 20 at around 2:15 pm, a pipe in the eastern wing of Next House’s fourth floor (4E) burst, causing significant water damage.
East Campus reopens following two years of renovations
MIT’s East Campus (EC) dormitory reopened in August 2025 following two years of renovations.
Warmer weekend to round out the summer
Lots of stellar days this past week. Today is no exception with a high in the upper 70s and a gentle breeze.