institute announcements

Dennis Freeman appointed dean for undergraduate educationElectrical engineering and computer science professor has lengthy record of leadership in teaching, advising and curricular innovation.

Markus Buehler named head of Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringAn MIT faculty member since 2006, Buehler succeeds Andrew Whittle as CEE department head.

Robert C. Armstrong named director of MIT Energy InitiativeOutgoing director Ernest Moniz confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Energy.

Bexley to close at end of semester for up to three years due to structural problemsDean for Student Life Chris Colombo says helping affected students is his top priority; seniors permitted to stay through Commencement.

Police, district attorney looking for information on shootingLetter from EVP and Treasurer Israel Ruiz requests details from anyone who was in the vicinity of Main and Vassar streets on Thursday night.

Classes canceled on Wednesday, April 24Letter from chancellor, provost and faculty chair sent to MIT community.

Reif: Honoring Officer Sean CollierMIT President writes to community on commemorations for fallen officer.

Grimson: The strength of the MIT CommunityChancellor sends letter to community on recent events, upcoming tributes to fallen officer.

Reif: 'We will come together as a community soon'President sends letter to community in midst of tragedy.

MIT classes cancelled April 19 in wake of tragedyLetter to the community from MIT's EVP/Treasurer and Chancellor

City of Cambridge approves MIT’s zoning petitionKendall Square to be invigorated; approval gained through collaborative approach

With an educational ‘revolution’ afoot, Task Force on the Future of MIT Education to conveneIdea Bank to solicit community input.

MIT president, senior faculty and deans ask Cambridge to approve MIT’s zoning proposalReif thanks City Council and the people of Cambridge for valuable input.

Four professors named 2013 MacVicar FellowsGriffith, Miller, Schulz and Teng awarded the Institute’s highest undergraduate teaching honor.

New rankings acclaim MIT’s graduate programs in engineering, businessMIT leads in seven engineering disciplines and three business fields, says U.S. News & World Report.