Global Education and Career Development

MIT and Harvard launch a ‘revolution in education’Online edX courses will open both universities’ classrooms to the world while enhancing on-campus learning.

MIT and Harvard announce edXJoint partnership builds on MITx and Harvard distance learning; aims to benefit campus-based education and beyond.

What is edX?Answering common questions about MIT and Harvard’s new partnership in online education.

MITx prototype course opens for enrollmentOnline-learning initiative’s first offering, ‘6.002x: Circuits and Electronics,’ accepting registrants now.

Cohen, Hinckley named Gates Cambridge Scholars for 2012Two MIT seniors to pursue graduate degrees at the University of Cambridge.

MIT Professional Education brings Lean Enterprise to South America

MIT senior Stephanie Lin wins Rhodes ScholarshipStudent in biology, applied international studies will study at Oxford next year.

Joseph Aoun PhD ’82, president of Northeastern University, receives Muh Alumni AwardBiennial award honors MIT alumni achievements in humanities, arts and social sciences.

What’s next for engineering education?Dean of Engineering to share his views on engineering education in the face of increasing need for innovative technical leaders.

MIT and China cement educational goalsTop-ranking Chinese official visits MIT, signs agreements to improve cross-country collaboration in education.

Announcing the Palitz FellowshipA new undergraduate travel fellowship for the study of Dutch art and culture in The Hague, Netherlands.

Coming soon: The MIT Global ChallengeFor 10 years, student innovators have helped underserved communities through the IDEAS Competition. Soon, the global MIT community can join the effort.

Chancellor Phillip L. Clay to step downHailed by President Hockfield as ‘an exceptional leader,’ he leaves a remarkable record of achievement.

MIT Professional Education delivers its first course in IndiaThis week, MIT Professional Education is conducting its first-ever three-day course in India, “Airport and Airline Systems: Planning, Design and Management,” as part of the program’s new international outreach initiative.

Education Across Borders: The India Perspective

MISTI 2.0 selects first winnersThree projects from engineering, one from humanities, arts, and social sciences receive funding.

MIT volunteers get an insider's viewThe Institute benefits each year from the efforts of some 9,600 alumni and friends who volunteer through MIT Alumni Association efforts. An annual conference brings volunteer leaders together to share community-building strategies (then share them online) and get a fresh drink from the fire hose.

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.