MIT presidency archive

MIT responds to Senate request on endowment figures - The Institute has responded to a request from the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance for information on MIT's endowment spending policies and commitment to financial aid. March 3, 2008

MIT celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King - At the annual breakfast celebration to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., hundreds of members of the MIT community listened as speakers echoed a similar theme: much has been done to realize King's vision, but much work remains. February 26, 2008

Major science conference to feature MIT speakers - The largest interdisciplinary scientific gathering of the year--the five-day annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science--begins Thursday in Boston, and MIT students, faculty and staff will feature prominently. February 13, 2008

Time to act on sustainability, speakers say - It's time for work toward sustainable development and sustainable energy systems to turn toward action, solutions and implementation. That was the message that emerged as hundreds from around the world converged on MIT last week. February 6, 2008

Hundreds partake in 'Winter Break' - Students, staff and faculty ate, chatted and relaxed during the 'Winter Break' gathering sponsored by the MIT President's Office on Monday, Dec. 17. December 28, 2007

NEW DATE: Unwind at the MIT Community Winter Break Dec. 17 - The Office of the President invites all faculty, staff and students to an MIT Community Winter Break in Building 7 on Monday, Dec. 17 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. December 7, 2007

MIT forges new ties with India - President Susan Hockfield led an MIT delegation on a historic trip to India Nov. 16-24, meeting with key government and business leaders and strengthening ties between the Institute and the world's largest democracy. December 5, 2007

Hockfield leads MIT India trip - MIT President Susan Hockfield is leading a delegation on a weeklong trip to India. Hockfield, the first sitting MIT president to go to the country, will convene a symposium Nov. 19 in New Delhi, "India and MIT: A Conversation About the Future," which will be webcast. November 14, 2007

Hockfield sends short "State of the Institute" to MIT community - MIT President Susan Hockfield recently sent a short "State of the Institute" e-mail to the MIT community with updates on recent activities on campus. October 31, 2007

Hockfield reports on state of the Institute - A record number of applications, an all-time high in fundraising and the launch of several new campus-wide and global initiatives helped make the past year a strong one for MIT, President Susan Hockfield reported Oct. 2. October 3, 2007

Eating outing - Photos from the MIT Community Picnic held Sept. 10 on Killian Court. September 11, 2007

President Hockfield's charge to the graduates - At MIT's Commencement held June 8, 2007, President Susan Hockfield said her fervent hope for the new graduates was that they integrate integrity and the pursuit of truth into their lives and "continue to demonstrate the value of good, old-fashioned hard work." June 8, 2007

Vest spoke at MIT's 141st Commencement - MIT's 141st Commencement unfolded under a brilliant blue sky as the Institute community, along with proud family and friends, gathered to honor the distinguished graduates. June 5, 2007

BIO Convention draws worldwide participants - Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, deputy prime minister of Malaysia, was among the guests at a reception hosted by President Susan Hockfield to welcome participants to the 2007 BIO International Convention held in Boston May 6-9. May 11, 2007

Vest is elected NAE president - President Emeritus Charles M. Vest has been elected to a six-year term as president of the National Academy of Engineering, effective July 1. NAE's membership consists of the nation's premier engineers, who are elected distinguished achievements. April 30, 2007

Hockfield comments on tragedy at Virginia Tech - MIT President Susan Hockfield sent an email to the faculty, students and staff on April 17, commenting on Monday's tragedy at Virginia Tech and announcing an interfaith ceremony of healing and reflection on Wednesday, April 18 at 4:00 p.m. April 17, 2007

Vest will deliver Commencement address - MIT President Emeritus Charles M. Vest, who is expected to begin a six-year term as president of the National Academy of Engineering in July, will be the speaker at MIT's 141st Commencement on Friday, June 8, in Killian Court. March 14, 2007

Hockfield calls for Community Giving donations - MIT's annual Community Giving campaign is still underway, and President Susan Hockfield affirmed that it is always timely to express the Institute's "enduring commitment of our students, faculty and staff to helping others" in a recent letter to faculty members and staff. March 1, 2007

Vest awarded Abelson Prize for service to science and society - Charles M. Vest, MIT president emeritus, has been awarded the 2006 AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Prize for his outstanding contributions to public policy, education and university research. February 15, 2007

A model for tackling the energy challenge - In this opinion piece, which was published in The Boston Globe on December 13, 2006, President Susan Hockfield argues that the commitment of universities and their students offers a compelling model for an effective national response to the science, technology, and policy challenges posed by our energy needs. December 20, 2006

Leaders at MIT explore 'enertech' future - Massachusetts governor-elect Deval Patrick joined more than 80 representatives of industry, finance, government, higher education and nonprofits from around the region at the first Massachusetts Energy Summit at MIT Dec. 13. December 15, 2006

MIT launches Campaign for Students - President Susan Hockfield has announced that MIT is launching a $500 million fundraising effort to support undergraduate and graduate education and student life. December 5, 2006

MIT forms new energy council - President Susan Hockfield today announced the formation of the new MIT Energy Council, which will serve as an executive group charged with implementing MIT's plans to meet the energy needs of the nation and the world. November 15, 2006

Stone is appointed executive VP, treasurer - Theresa M. Stone, a member of the MIT Corporation since 1996 and the current chair of the MIT Investment Management Company, will serve as MIT's next executive vice president and treasurer. November 8, 2006

Possibilities and challenges ahead for engineers - To draw more students into the field of engineering, institutions like MIT should focus on the exciting possibilities of two engineering frontiers -- the nano scale and the large systems scale, according to MIT President Emeritus Charles Vest. October 18, 2006

Vest nominated to be next NAE president - President Emeritus Charles M. Vest has been nominated to be the next president of the National Academy of Engineering. If elected by the NAE membership next March, Vest's six-year term as president will begin on July 1. September 15, 2006

Hockfield urges investment in math, science literacy - MIT President Susan Hockfield told a national panel Sept. 14 that the future of the economy is at stake if the U.S. doesn't beef up the number of college students majoring in math and better prepare high school graduates for college. September 15, 2006

Hockfield welcomes the Class of 2010 - MIT President Susan Hockfield welcomed the Class of 2010 by stressing the Institute's spirit of collaboration and by recalling inspiring lessons from the lives of past scientists and inventors whose names are carved on buildings that frame Killian Court. August 28, 2006

President Hockfield's charge to the graduates - At MIT's Commencement held June 9, 2006, President Susan Hockfield asked graduates to "inspire your own generation and the generations to come with a renewed sense of possibility and optimism for the future." June 9, 2006

Hockfield's opening remarks at MIT Energy Forum - Transcript of MIT President Susan Hockfield's remarks at the MIT Energy Forum held May 3, 2006. May 4, 2006

Energy Forum fires up MIT - MIT took an expansive look at the energy landscape -- from generation and storage to climate change and public policy -- at the daylong "MIT Energy Forum: Taking on the Challenge" held Wednesday, May 3. May 4, 2006

Energy Research Council issues report - The Energy Research Council, formed a year ago by MIT President Susan Hockfield, released its 50-plus-page report May 3, thrusting MIT into a new era of energy research, education and campus initiatives. May 3, 2006

Awards and Honors - Recent achievements by members of the MIT community. April 26, 2006

Hockfield offers views to higher ed commission - Testifying before a national panel on the future of higher education, MIT President Susan Hockfield urged the group to champion increased financial support for higher education, stronger K-12 preparation, and the diversity and innovation that have made American universities and colleges models for the rest of the world. March 20, 2006

Hockfield responds to State of the Union Address - MIT President Susan Hockfield has issued a statement in response to President Bush's State of the Union Address delivered Tuesday, Jan. 31. February 1, 2006

Hockfield attends University Presidents Summit - MIT President Susan Hockfield met Jan. 5 and 6 with government and higher education leaders from around the nation in Washington, D.C. to discuss U.S. higher education in the global arena. January 6, 2006

Women's Union set to honor Hockfield - President Susan Hockfield is slated to receive the Amelia Earhart Award from the Women's Union on Monday, Nov. 21, at a luncheon at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. November 16, 2005

Hockfield talks on responsibility of universities - MIT's primary responsibility is education and research in service to the nation and the world, said President Susan Hockfield in the Miller Lecture on Science and Ethics on Nov. 7. November 9, 2005

Hockfield, 6 faculty members to become AAAS Fellows - The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has awarded the distinction of Fellow to 376 members, including MIT President Susan Hockfield and six MIT faculty members. November 4, 2005

Hockfield to give Miller Lecture - MIT President Susan Hockfield will give a talk on "The University and Its Responsibilities" on Monday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. in Kirsch Auditorium. November 2, 2005

Education workshop draws national leaders - President Bush's science advisor, the head of the National Science Foundation and other top scientists and engineers from around the country gathered at MIT to push forward a national conversation on engineering education in the 21st century. October 26, 2005

Hockfield to perform in concert - The annual Family Weekend Concert on Friday, Oct. 14, features MIT President Susan Hockfield and her husband, Dr. Thomas Byrne, who will together narrate the MIT Wind Ensemble's performance of Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait." October 11, 2005

Hockfield will take her place in AAAS - President Susan Hockfield will be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the academy's headquarters in Cambridge, Mass. October 5, 2005

Faculty meeting now features open forum - The first faculty meeting of the academic year included an open forum for questions and comments, a new feature -- suggested by the officers of the faculty -- that will become a regular agenda item. September 28, 2005

Hockfield addresses Boston Chamber of Commerce - MIT is an economic powerhouse in Massachusetts and a driving force behind regional innovation - but no university can go it alone, President Susan Hockfield told the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Sept. 14. September 15, 2005

Hockfield welcomes 'fellow freshmen' - MIT President Susan Hockfield welcomed the Class of 2009 by identifying herself as a newcomer to the "great adventure" of a first full academic year at the Institute. August 31, 2005

Greenblatt named interim executive vice president - Sherwin Greenblatt, director of the MIT Venture Mentoring Service, has agreed to serve as MIT's interim executive vice president while a search is conducted to fill the position. August 24, 2005

Hockfield challenges teens to 'keep raising bar' - President Susan Hockfield, faculty and staff joined students and graduates of MIT's Minority Introduction to Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Science program, known on campus as MITE2S, in celebrating the program's 30th anniversary. August 9, 2005

Vest to lecture at University of Cambridge - Former MIT President Charles M. Vest will discuss lessons learned from building relationships between universities, industry and government in a webcast lecture at the University of Cambridge on Friday, July 15. July 14, 2005

L. Rafael Reif named MIT provost - President Susan Hockfield has appointed Professor L. Rafael Reif as provost of MIT, succeeding Robert A. Brown, who is leaving MIT to become president of Boston University. Reif's appointment will be effective Aug. 1. July 12, 2005

MIT takes on world's energy crisis - MIT President Susan Hockfield and Provost Robert A. Brown have announced the establishment of an Energy Research Council to spearhead efforts to address the world's mounting energy problems. June 8, 2005

President Hockfield's charge to the graduates - At her first MIT Commencement June 3, President Susan Hockfield charged graduates "to kindle in others the same love and passion for truth and discovery, for creativity and problem-solving, that brought us all here." June 3, 2005

Musical tribute - "Chorus From Pindar," for unison choir and four brass players, was composed by Institute Professor John Harbison for the installation of Susan Hockfield as president of MIT. May 11, 2005

Inauguration in photographs - A photo gallery of events surrounding the inauguration of MIT president Susan Hockfield. May 9, 2005

Inaugural invocation - The Rev. Amy McCreath, MIT's Episcopal chaplain, gave the invocation at the inauguration of Susan Hockfield as the Institute's 16th president on Friday, May 6, in Killian Court. May 9, 2005

Thousands party hearty - Driving rain and high winds did not stop more than 3,000 people from making the trek to Johnson Athletics Center to attend the Uncommon Block Party, the culminating event of a week of activities celebrating MIT's newly inaugurated 16th president, Susan Hockfield. May 9, 2005

MIT pulls out stops for block party - Musicians, dancers, magicians and jugglers will entertain the crowds at an Uncommon Block Party on May 7, the culminating event of the weeklong celebration held to mark Susan Hockfield's inauguration. The party will take place in the Johnson Athletic Center and the Rockwell Cage gymnasium. May 6, 2005

Robot 'zoo' is a class act - Icarus and Mostly Harmless were among the machines on hand at a robotic "petting zoo" May 5 held in honor of the inauguration of President Susan Hockfield. May 6, 2005

Inaugural address - Transcript of inaugural address given by Susan Hockfield, 16th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, delivered May 6, 2005. May 6, 2005

Hockfield asks MIT to solve world's woes - At her inauguration as MIT's 16th president May 6, Susan Hockfield announced a new initiative on energy and the environment and said MIT should work to help "tackle humanity's most urgent problems." May 6, 2005

Professors make uncommon connections - An engineer working with a gymnastics coach and a chemist collaborating with surgeons were among those who described their collaborative research work at MIT during a May 3 Inauguration Week symposium. May 5, 2005

Procession steeped in tradition - The inaugural ceremony on May 6 celebrates not only the beginning of Susan Hockfield's term as MIT's 16th president, but also marks a new phase for the Institute itself. May 4, 2005

Ceremony centers on charter - For all the pomp and circumstance surrounding inauguration week, the key event is surprisingly simple. May 4, 2005

Uncommon music to honor president - The live music for Susan Hockfield's inauguration combines multicultural, ancient and modern elements thanks to four diverse works commissioned for the event Friday, May 6, in Killian Court. May 4, 2005

Concerts showcase musical talents - "Exhilarating," "cathartic" and "devastating" are some of the adjectives that listeners and critics have used to describe Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony, to be performed by the MIT Symphony Orchestra (MITSO) in a special Inaugural Concert on May 5. May 4, 2005

Celebration begins with a joyful 'Noise' - President Susan Hockfield and her family became the first at MIT to walk through the "White Noise/White Light" art installation, which opened May 2 to officially signal the start of Inauguration Week. May 3, 2005

Students offer advice to president - After months of meetings, the Student Advisory Board to MIT's 16th President released its final report to the community on April 27, offering insights into students' needs and desires in almost every MIT arena. April 28, 2005

Festivities feature art, technology - A display of light and sound will launch this week's festivities to honor the inauguration of Susan Hockfield, MIT's 16th president, and symbolize the inaugural theme, "Uncommon | In common." April 27, 2005

Hockfield takes place of honor - When Susan Hockfield is inaugurated on Friday, May 6, she will officially take her place among the respected leaders who have guided the Institute over the years. April 27, 2005

Working Group plans inaugural lunch - The Working Group on Support Staff Issues will hold a luncheon on Tuesday, May 3, to give the MIT community a chance to meet and greet the new president. April 27, 2005

Hail to the chief - The MIT Club of Boston hosted a gala April 2 at the Museum of Fine Arts in honor of MIT President Susan Hockfield. April 22, 2005

Uncommon inauguration in works - The Inaugural Committee is pleased to announce plans for the inauguration of Susan Hockfield as MIT's 16th president this spring. March 30, 2005

Tune in on MIT's first family - MIT's first family may not be musically adventurous, but Susan Hockfield, her husband and daughter were daring enough to bare just a bit of their private selves to disc jockey and MIT senior Eric Chemi on WMBR 88.1 FM. The show airs March 30 at 6 p.m. March 29, 2005

Women in math, engineering and science - President Susan Hockfield and the presidents of Princeton and Stanford say that recruiting, promoting and retaining women in science and engineering  is vital to the future of the United States. February 12, 2005

Hockfield urges MIT to be welcoming - President Susan Hockfield asserted MIT's "special commitment to meeting the challenge of creating a more diverse and supportive community" in her comments and introduction of keynote speaker Gwen Ifill. February 7, 2005

MIT president addresses status of women faculty - In response to inquiries about the status of women faculty and students in science and engineering at MIT, President Susan Hockfield commented on the leadership role that MIT has taken in recruiting and supporting women faculty. January 27, 2005

200th birthday of MIT founder celebrated - A celebration of the 200th birthday of MIT's founder and first president, William Barton Rogers, starting last month with kazoos and cakes, continues with an IAP event today. January 27, 2005

Presidents of MIT - A list of the presidents of MIT. December 9, 2004

Hockfield takes the long view - Susan Hockfield described her first day as president of MIT as 'so far, so terrific. No big surprises except a lovely homemade cake with the Wright brothers' airplane on top.' December 8, 2004

A high-energy welcome for Hockfield - With an energetic jazz quartet providing the background noise, hundreds of students, faculty and staff streamed into the Stratton Student Center Dec. 6 to welcome President Susan Hockfield on her first official day. December 7, 2004

Students advise new president - A group of 23 students is working to make sure that President Susan Hockfield understands the concerns of graduate students and undergraduates. December 7, 2004

Vest ends tenure as 15th president - Charles M. Vest will step down from his service as the 15th president of MIT effective Monday, Dec. 6, and will remain at the Institute as a member of the faculty. December 1, 2004

Collective efforts lift us all to the starry heights - President Vest's opinion piece for the Times Higher Education Supplement. December 1, 2004

Spanning the Vest years: 1990-2004 - Two photos show President Vest and Rebecca Vest at his inauguration in 1991 and at a farewell celebration in 2004. December 1, 2004

Community invited to reception for new president - MIT is hosting a Dec. 6 community reception to welcome Susan Hockfield on her first day as MIT's 16th president. December 1, 2004

Vest explores issues in new book - "Pursuing the Endless Frontier: Essays on MIT and the Role of Research Universities," a new book by President Charles M. Vest, explores significant issues facing academic institutions through the prism of his presidency. October 25, 2004

Hockfield greets alumni - MIT President-elect Susan Hockfield greeted atttendees at the kick-off event of the annual Alumni Leadership Conference (Oct. 1-3). Hockfield cited the academic and research collaborations between disciplines at MIT as one of the Institute's key strengths. October 6, 2004

Crowd celebrates 'The Vest Years' - Hundreds paid tribute to "The Vest Years" during a 70-minute program in the Kirsch Auditorium and a two-hour festival on the "student street" inside the Stata Center on Saturday, Sept. 18. September 20, 2004

Hockfield shows warmth, crowd-appeal - A standing-room-only crowd in Room 10-250 greeted President-elect Susan Hockfield with a long and thundering standing ovation the day she was elected the next president of the Institute. September 1, 2004

The Vest years of our lives - The MIT community will gather for an informal celebration with President Charles M. Vest and Rebecca Vest on Sept. 18. September 1, 2004

Interview with Susan Hockfield - A discussion with Susan Hockfield, MIT's 16 president. August 27, 2004

MIT selects 16th president - Susan Hockfield, a distinguished neuroscientist and current Provost at Yale University, has been selected the next president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. August 26, 2004

Commentary: Susan Hockfield elected as MIT's 16th president - Comments by Corporation members, professors, students and colleagues on Dr. Hockfield's selection as MIT's 16th president. August 26, 2004

Videos: Susan Hockfield elected as MIT's 16th president - Video of events related to the announcement of Susan Hockfield as MIT's 16th president. August 26, 2004

Photographs - A photo gallery of events surrounding the announcement of Susan Hockfield as MIT's 16th president. August 26, 2004

Susan Hockfield's remarks - Remarks by Susan Hockfield, MIT's next president, at the Special Meeting of the MIT Community. August 26, 2004

President-elect speaks at press conference - Neuroscientist Susan Hockfield took the podium at the MIT Faculty Club this morning after being introduced as the next president of MIT. August 26, 2004

Presidential search continues - The MIT presidential search process is proceeding with determination and focus toward identifying "the best candidate out there" to succeed Charles M. Vest. June 9, 2004

White House names Vest to intelligence commission - MIT President Charles M. Vest has been asked by President Bush to serve as a member of the Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the U.S. Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction. February 12, 2004

MIT announces presidential search committee members - MIT Corporation Chairman Dana G. Mead has announced the formation of the two panels charged with leading the Institute's search for a successor to President Vest. February 7, 2004

Presidential search begins - Presidential search committee members assigned to select the next MIT president have a major task before them. January 14, 2004

Vest emphasizes service aspect of presidency - In his first address to the faculty since announcing that he was resigning as MIT president, Charles Vest urged the faculty to remember that a university president is not the same as a CEO. December 22, 2003

Leaders sing Vest's praises - University presidents, legislators and business leaders pay tribute to Charles Vest upon the announcement that he is stepping down as president of MIT. December 10, 2003

Vest's letter to colleagues - President Vest's e-mail sent to all MIT faculty and staff on Dec. 5, 2004. December 10, 2003

President Vest to step down - Charles M. Vest, the 15th president of MIT, has announced that he is stepping down from that post after 13-plus years. December 10, 2003

President to speak at faculty meeting - Charles Vest will speak at the regular faculty meeting on Dec. 17 concerning his decision to step down as MIT president. December 10, 2003

MIT community reacts to Vest's announcement - Faculty and students react to President Vest's announcement that he is stepping down. December 10, 2003

Charge to the graduates - President Charles M. Vest's charge to the graduates at MIT's 2003 Commencement. June 9, 2003

NACME honors Vest - President Charles M. Vest has been awarded the Reginald H. Jones Distinguished Service Award from NACME in recognition of his leadership. June 4, 2003

Remarks by MIT President Charles Vest - Acceptance remarks upon receiving the Reginald H. Jones Distinguished Service Award from the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME). June 2, 2003

Vest honored for diversity leadership - President Charles M. Vest has been awarded the Reginald H. Jones Distinguished Service Award from the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) in recognition of his leadership "in the effort to create a diverse corps of world-class engineers and scientists." June 2, 2003

Sci-tech strategy endorsed - The need for Massachusetts to compete with other states for science and technology jobs united local leaders in common cause last week at the Museum of Science. April 16, 2003

Vest details diversity - President Charles M. Vest announced that MIT would file with the U.S. Supreme Court a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the University of Michigan's policy to include race. February 26, 2003

Remarks by President Charles M. Vest. - MIT's 29th Annual Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. February 14, 2003

Vest to head DOE task force - U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham has named Charles M. Vest to head the Task Force on the Future of Science Programs at the Department of Energy. January 8, 2003

Vest to head science task force - U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham has named MIT President Charles M. Vest to head the Task Force on the Future of Science Programs at the Department of Energy. December 18, 2002

Vest discusses economy impact - President Charles M. Vest emphasized the vitality of the MIT community in a letter discussing the impact of the current slow economy on programs across MIT. December 4, 2002

Becky Vest portrait unveiled - The official portrait of MIT First Lady Rebecca M. Vest was unveiled at a small reception in the Emma Rogers Room on Friday. November 6, 2002

Energy research needed - Regulations alone will not stabilize climate or curb global warming, says an international team of climate and technology experts that includes an MIT engineer. November 6, 2002

Energy research needed - An international team of climate and technology experts say that what's needed to curb global warming is the development of advanced technologies for alternative sources of energy. October 31, 2002

Boston's UNICCO strike - Supporters of the striking UNICCO custodians in Boston gathered last Thursday to voice their concerns and attempt to enlist MIT in their cause. October 9, 2002

Vest urges security - President Charles M. Vest discussed security on Wednesday in his annual report, titled "Response and Responsibility: Balancing Security and Openness in Research and Education." October 9, 2002

Vest issues statement on strike - President Vest issued a statement regarding the UNICCO custodian strike in Boston October 4, 2002

A message from President Vest - A message from President Vest concerning the anniversary of September 11. September 11, 2002

A message from President Vest - "Exactly one year ago today, we awoke to a beautiful early fall morning. The sun was warm, the sky an intense blue, and the school year was just picking up its rhythm." September 10, 2002

Vest speaks at economic forum - MIT President Charles M. Vest told President George Bush's economic forum in Waco, Texas that innovation must become a first-tier economic policy in our nation, August 28, 2002

Innovation is key, says Vest - "Innovation - and all the issues and challenges surrounding it - must become a first-tier economic policy imperative for our nation," MIT President Charles M. Vest told President Bush's economic forum in Waco, Texas. August 23, 2002

Vest: Sustain openness and opportunity - "This is a time to sustain opportunity and openness," President Charles M. Vest told the Class of 2002. June 12, 2002

Vest reaffirms open access - MIT President Charles M. Vest reaffirmed MIT's support for open educational access for international students at the May 15 faculty meeting. May 22, 2002

Vest urges Congress - President Charles M. Vest went before Congressional leaders and staff to emphasize the vital importance of a national investment in science and technology education. May 8, 2002

Vest reflects on privacy challenges - President Vest reflected on future challenges revolving around privacy, openness and access to information. March 13, 2002

Vest says SMA is an emerging global university - Research and teaching innovations spawned by the Singapore-MIT Alliance were among the topics discussed at the program's second annual symposium in Singapore. March 6, 2002

Vest sends letter on Shin case - President Charles M. Vest on Monday sent the following letter to the MIT community regarding the Elizabeth Shin case. February 6, 2002

Vest writes to community about Shin family suit - President Charles M. Vest on Monday sent the following letter to the MIT community regarding the Elizabeth Shin case. February 4, 2002

Bush names Vest to advisory - President Charles M. Vest has been appointed to President George W. Bush's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). December 19, 2001

Vest named advisory post - MIT President Charles M. Vest has been appointed to President George W. Bush's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). December 14, 2001

Residential research will prosper - In his annual Report of the President for the academic year 2000-01, President Charles M. Vest reflects on the idea that residential universities are dinosaurs in the digital age. December 12, 2001

Security at MIT - Security at MIT: A Message from President Vest October 9, 2001

Vest urges opposition to freeze - President Charles M. Vest has urged to oppose any proposals to freeze the issuance of visas to foreign university students in the United States. October 3, 2001

Vest praises MIT community - President Vest's letters to the MIT community and the families of students after the events of Sept. 11. September 19, 2001

Community Relations Message from Pres. Vest - Community Relations at MIT: A Message from President Vest September 16, 2001

Message from Pres. Vest - Community Relations at MIT: A Message from President Vest September 16, 2001

Message from President Vest - Community Relations at MIT: A Message from President Vest September 16, 2001

Message from Pres. Vest on Day of Prayer, Remembrance - Message from President Charles M. Vest on the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. September 14, 2001

Letter from President Vest - President Vest, who is out of the country and unable to return due to the flying restrictions, issued this letter to the families of MIT students. September 12, 2001

Vest welcomes frosh - After being voted out of a student skit spoofing the TV show "Survivor," President Charles M. Vest officially welcomed the Class of 2005 to MIT. August 29, 2001

Vest welcomes freshmen - President Charles M. Vest officially welcomed the Class of 2005 to MIT Thursday morning in convocation ceremonies at Kresge Auditorium. August 24, 2001

Vest defends faculty rights - President Charles M. Vest is defending the right of university faculty members to speak out on public issues such as ballistic missile defense. August 15, 2001

Vest defends right to speak out - Vest, concerned over Pentagon move "to treat widely available public information as 'secret,'" is defending the right of university faculty to speak out on public issues. July 27, 2001

28 commit to need-based aid - President Charles M. Vest and the presidents of 27 other leading colleges and universities have reaffirmed their schools' commitment to need-based financial aid. July 18, 2001

Commitment to need-based aid reaffirmed - MIT President Charles M. Vest and the presidents of 27 other leading colleges and universities have reaffirmed their schools' commitment to need-based financial aid. July 12, 2001

Graduates on a common odyssey - President Charles Vest told "the true millennial class" to consider themselves on an odyssey to improve humanity's common space. June 13, 2001

President Charles M. Vest's charge to the graduates - Text of President Charles M. Vest's speech at MIT's Commencement on June 8, 2001. June 8, 2001

Vest addresses science advisors - President Charles M. Vest said Tuesday that federal spending on research and development is proportionately lower than it was 15 years ago and significantly fewer engineers are graduating. May 2, 2001

Vest addresses science advisors - President Vest said federal spending on R&D is proportionately lower than it was 15 years ago and significantly fewer engineers are graduating from American universities. May 1, 2001

Welcome by President Vest - Welcome and remarks by MIT President Charles M. Vest for OSTP 25th Anniversary Symposium. May 1, 2001

EPA sends letter to President Vest - In an unprecedented gesture, the EPA sent a letter to MIT President Charles M. Vest thanking him for MIT's swift and responsible action. April 18, 2001

Vest praises OCW proposal - MIT will make materials for nearly all its courses freely available on the Internet over the next decade. April 11, 2001

Vest notes minority advances - President Vest addressed the theme of MIT's 27th annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King, "Confronting the Gap: Building and Sustaining Inclusion," on February 8. February 14, 2001

Vest: new technology key to success - President Charles Vest was the keynote speaker at a February 7 breakfast at which the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce made public its 2001 Leading Industries Report. February 14, 2001