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‘This is a dream I never dared to imagine’President-elect L. Rafael Reif greets the MIT community — and the world — as the Institute’s next leader.

L. Rafael Reif selected as MIT’s 17th presidentAs provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.

Students hail selection of L. Rafael Reif as MIT’s 17th presidentMembers of Student Advisory Committee cite president-elect’s ‘strong leadership and a willingness to engage students’ as provost.

Some MIT freshmen get high-level advisorsTop administrators ‘walk the talk’ by advising members of the Class of 2015.

An update on the presidential searchThe Institute’s 17th president will be selected according to a rigorous process set forth in the bylaws of the MIT Corporation.

Student Life on display for Campus Preview WeekendProspective students encounter an astonishing array of interests, activities, and passions at MIT

51 community members to receive Institute AwardsStudents, faculty and staff will be honored at May 9 ceremony.

3 Questions: Alan Spoon '73 on fostering leadership for MIT studentsFounder of Community Catalyst Leadership Program discusses coaching relationships and skill development.

AeroAstro’s Greitzer to receive Baker Teaching Award

De Florez Fund for Humor invites proposals for grants

Next Make constructs peer-to-peer learning opportunitiesStudents in Next House-based group teach each other the ropes ... and soldering irons

May 17 picnic to honor President HockfieldAll faculty, staff and students are invited

Front-of-house managers dish out high-quality serviceHouse dining hall heads digest feedback and optimize the on-campus dining experience.

MIT Medical team works campus-wide to prevent violenceViolence Prevention and Response group provides education and outreach to the entire community and advocates for survivors of sexual violence, dating abuse and stalking.

Donations from Community Giving at MIT advance work of nonprofits and volunteers

3 Questions with a Student Leader: Tech Editor-in-Chief Jessica J. PourianHead of MIT's student paper of record discusses journalistic integrity and future plans.

Introducing MIT VideoNew portal aggregates nearly 10,000 videos — both by the Institute and about it — in one place.

Four professors named 2012 MacVicar FellowsBroadhead, Kaelbling, Kaiser and Rose awarded the Institute’s highest undergraduate teaching honor.

Engineers prepare for Final Four matchup with Wisconsin-WhitewaterTravel to Salem, Va., to compete in the first Final Four for the 112-year-old program.

Help MIT recognize the best of MITNominations now being accepted for the 2012 Institute Awards Convocation; deadline pushed back to March 26.

Men’s basketball Final Four video streaming information

Next House community pulls together in wake of recent tragedyStudents, graduate resident tutors and staff reach out in support and comfort.

Men’s basketball Final Four ticket informationLimited allotment available through MIT; fans can also go through the Salem Civic Center box office.

Tuesdays in the Chapel provides place for reflection and conversationChapel opens doors weekly for interdenominational community gatherings

Behind the scenes with adMIT ONEadMIT ONE – the Institute's centralized box office – is a popular campus resource for student groups and DLCs that are offering events.

Just launched! A blog for social media communicators at MITStephanie Hatch, MIT’s social media specialist, plans to explore a range of content, from quick tips to commentary.

Slideshow: 2012 MIT Excellence Awards

First-year students share sandwiches and experiences with faculty