Administration

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal in intellectual-property suitMIT had filed amicus brief in case supporting Stanford University and university technology transfer generally.

‘Build back better’Symposium brings together MIT and Haiti educators to identify priority areas for collaboration.

LVAC Director Jane Farver to retire next yearDuring Farver’s tenure, the profile of MIT’s public art collection has risen considerably.

Elisabeth Reynolds named executive director of the IPC

MIT Interfraternity Council suspends Phi Beta Epsilon

Institute to host community brainstorming sessions on Kendall SquareMeetings designed to solicit ideas for publicly accessible space in Kendall Square

The Legacy of Yung Ho ChangArchitecture head steps down after five years

A conversation with Nader TehraniThe new head of the Department of Architecture discusses his post

MIT continues outreach regarding Kendall Square redevelopmentPublic meetings to be held in the fall

More MIT processes will go digital in JulyKey changes involve paystubs, cash processing, more.

A new IS&T organizationA letter to the community from Information Services & Technology Head Marilyn T. Smith

It's time to renew your MIT personal certificatesCertificates obtained in the past year are set to expire on July 30, 2010.

Suresh formally nominated to lead NSFPresident Obama sends MIT engineering dean’s nomination to the U.S. Senate

President Hockfield's charge to the graduatesShe urges students to not simply advance the cause of 'sustainability,' but to push even further and do 'a great deal of good'

Corporation elects new members, chairJohn Reed is formally elected chair; 8 term members and 3 life members are also appointed

Obama intends to nominate Suresh as next NSF directorThe MIT engineering dean would lead the independent federal agency that supports science and engineering research.

Sylvia T. Ceyer named head of Department of ChemistryThe specialist in surface science will succeed Timothy Swager, effective July 1

Celebrating MIT’s graduate women47 students honored for current work and for paving the path for future graduate women

MIT explores plans for enlivening Kendall SquareDiscussions begin within MIT and Cambridge communities.

‘Efficiency Forward'Ambitious collaboration between MIT and NSTAR aims to cut campus electricity use by 15 percent over 3 years.

MIT receives 3 Cambridge awardsInstitute is honored for historical preservation and sustainability

MIT, NSTAR team up on energy-efficiency program'MIT Efficiency Forward' aims to cut the Institute's electricity use by 15 percent over three years

Environmental Research Council issues reportCouncil is asked to develop plan to establish MIT Environmental Initiative

Forging a digital MITLetter from Vice President for Finance Israel Ruiz on updates to administrative systems

Test of MIT Alert taking place today

Art Smith, former dean and EECS professor, diesElectrical engineering professor made meaningful contributions to student life and learning

MIT to file amicus brief in intellectual-property caseInstitute will support Stanford in asking U.S. Supreme Court to review dispute that could undermine technology-transfer system.

Faculty approve flexible engineering degree for undergraduatesApproval of AeroAstro program adds a new dimension to engineering education.