MIT Administration
James DiCarlo to head Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
February 2, 2012
New department head succeeds Mriganka Sur, who will lead the new Simons Center for the Social Brain at MIT.
MIT to launch Institute for Medical Engineering and Science
February 2, 2012
Based in School of Engineering but spanning all of MIT, IMES will be led by Arup K. Chakraborty.
Proposal for MIT Global Environment Initiative seeks public comment
December 21, 2011
Initiative expected to focus on six broad environmental research themes.
Also labeled: Collaboration, Environment, Faculty, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Research, Students, Sustainability, Provost
What is MITx?
December 19, 2011
Answering common questions about the Institute’s new approach to online education.
$26.5 million Simons gift to catalyze autism research at MIT
December 13, 2011
Creates the Simons Center for the Social Brain
Robert van der Hilst named head of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
December 12, 2011
Succeeds Maria Zuber, who led department for the last eight years.
Participants give kudos to online registration pilot
November 18, 2011
The paper-based process underwent a sea change this fall.
Robert Silbey, former MIT dean of science, dies at 71
October 27, 2011
'Excellent teacher' spent 45 years as faculty member, administrator.
Also labeled: Faculty, Obituaries
What’s next for engineering education?
October 21, 2011
Dean of Engineering to share his views on engineering education in the face of increasing need for innovative technical leaders.
Kaiser to lead National Institute of General Medical Sciences
October 18, 2011
Cell biologist to start new position in spring 2012.
Corporation elects Israel Ruiz executive VP and treasurer
October 14, 2011
President Hockfield takes the long view during annual State of the Institute forum
October 4, 2011
MIT on solid financial foundation despite uncertain economy.
Also labeled: Campus buildings and architecture, Campus services, Community, Faculty, MIT presidency, Staff, State of the Institute, Students, Provost
Bulović named director of the Microsystems Technology Laboratories
September 28, 2011
Assumes role previously held by Chandrakasan.
MIT releases endowment figures for 2011
September 26, 2011
Fink named RLE director
August 10, 2011
Succeeds Shapiro to lead one of the Institute’s oldest interdepartmental labs
Agarwal named CSAIL director
June 20, 2011
Succeeds Zue to lead the Institute’s largest interdisciplinary lab
MIT and Skolkovo Foundation announce collaboration
June 18, 2011
Joint effort to establish graduate research university in Russia as part of new innovation city of Skolkovo
Also labeled: Collaboration, Education, teaching, academics, Faculty, Global, Research, Russia, Skolkovo, Provost
Chandrakasan named head of electrical engineering and computer science
June 13, 2011
Succeeds Grimson as leader of MIT's largest academic department
MIT 2030 website launched
June 7, 2011
Will communicate process for ongoing campus development, renovation and renewal, and provide vehicle for sharing ideas
Also labeled: Campus buildings and architecture, Campus services, History of MIT, Kendall Square, MIT 2030
Israel Ruiz nominated as MIT’s next executive VP and treasurer
June 6, 2011
Corporation to vote on appointment at Oct. 14 meeting
Corporation elects new members
June 3, 2011
Nine term members will serve for five years on MIT’s board of trustees.
Also labeled: Commencement, MIT Corporation
Slideshow: Doctoral hooding ceremony
June 2, 2011
New PhD, ScD recipients honored at annual ceremony.
Ian Waitz on the future of engineering education and research
May 18, 2011
New dean reflects on MIT’s School of Engineering, cites ever-growing role for collaboration and outreach.
Theresa M. Stone to step down as Executive VP, Treasurer
May 17, 2011
‘A great friend of MIT’ will conclude nearly five years of administrative service.
Also labeled: Finance, Global economic crisis
MIT sells $750 million in taxable bonds at historically low rate
May 11, 2011
Proceeds will support long-term campus developmentMIT moves forward with rezoning petition for Kendall Square
April 29, 2011
Plan reflects Institute commitment to continued innovation, community building and options for academic growth
Joichi Ito named director of MIT Media Lab
April 25, 2011
Technology entrepreneur and Internet freedom advocate succeeds Frank Moss.
MIT selects Bon Appétit Management Co. as the House Dining vendor
April 14, 2011
Choice reflects input from Evaluation Committee, supports goals of dining program



























