Our Mission

The Office of the Vice Chancellor advances academic innovation and fosters the growth of every MIT student, empowering them to make a positive impact at MIT and beyond.

News

Ian Waitz named vice president for research

The former vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education will leverage more than 30 years of experience at the Institute to oversee MIT’s research activities.

Twenty-three MIT faculty honored as “Committed to Caring” for 2023-25

The honor recognizes professors for their outstanding mentorship of graduate students.

Researching extreme environments

PhD candidate Emma Bullock studies the local and global impacts of changing mineral levels in Arctic groundwater.

Updates

Spring Update on Graduate Student Unionization

In a few months, we will mark our first full academic year with the MIT and MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Kristin McCoy appointed OVC’s new director of human resources

Kristin McCoy has been appointed as OVC’s new director of human resources.

Alison Badgett named PKG Public Service Center’s new associate dean and director

With decades of experience in the nonprofit and public policy realms, Badgett has played a leading role in tackling a variety of complex social issues.