institute announcements

Edward Linde ’62, former MIT Corporation member, dies at age 68Real estate investor’s generous gift helped publicly launch MIT’s Campaign for Students

Paul Gray named 2010 IEEE Founders Medal recipientMIT’s 14th president lauded for his range of contributions

Eight from MIT named AAAS fellowsInstitute researchers are recognized for ‘scientifically or socially distinguished’ contributions.

Institute-wide Planning Task Force issues final reportReport represents concerted effort to seek insights and ideas from across MIT

Former MIT President Howard W. Johnson dies at age 87A ‘loyal friend’ to the Institute, he also chaired the MIT Corporation and guided the school through a turbulent era.

Nobel-winning economist Paul A. Samuelson dies at age 94In a career that spanned seven decades, he transformed his field, influenced millions of students and turned MIT into an economics powerhouse

Dana Mead to step down as MIT Corporation chairman in JuneExecutive Committee will lead the search for a successor

Two from MIT win Marshall ScholarshipsSeniors Tanya Goldhaber and Vinayak Muralidhar will pursue graduate studies in Britain beginning next year.

Three MIT students are Rhodes ScholarsA record year for U.S. students at the Institute

In victory for MIT, campus post office to remain openBranch in basement of W20 had faced possible closure, but MIT efforts lead U.S. Postal Service to reconsider.

Institute launches new diversity and inclusion website'Inventing our Future' features video, blogs and other resources for community.

Planning advances for high-performance computing centerMIT, UMass and BU make considerable progress with the state and other partners on planned Holyoke facility

Letter to the community regarding President Barack Obama's visitPresident will deliver address on America's leadership on clean energy

Community discusses Task Force reportDeadline nearing to provide feedback on report and its recommendations

Letter to the community on MIT's global education and researchA pair of new reports will help frame MIT's international engagement strategy for years to come.

Community members invited to attend accreditation sessionsEvents for faculty, students and staff scheduled for Oct. 5 and 6