MIT presidency

New international fellowship to honor Charles VestMIT will be one of eight U.S. universities to participate.

Preview of an inaugurationIn addition to marking the beginning of L. Rafael Reif’s term as MIT’s 17th president, the festivities will celebrate the MIT community’s ethic of service.

‘This is my freshman year, too’President L. Rafael Reif welcomes Class of 2016 at annual Freshman Convocation.

President Susan Hockfield’s charge to the 2012 graduates‘Now is the moment for us to send you forth … to put MIT’s spirit and principles to work around the globe.’

Sal Khan salutes ‘the wizards of tomorrow’In commencement address, 1998 alumnus asks the Class of 2012 to perform a thought experiment in time travel.

Slideshow: Doctoral hooding ceremonyNew PhD, ScD recipients honored at annual ceremony.

MIT, Intel unveil new initiatives addressing ‘big data’An Intel research center based at MIT will be the cornerstone of a new research project dubbed ‘bigdata@CSAIL.’

‘Hockfield Day’ celebrates MIT’s 16th presidentThousands gathered for a fun-filled fete for Susan Hockfield.

Human touchIn many quarters, reaction to L. Rafael Reif’s election as MIT president focuses on his personal qualities.

Prepared remarks of President-elect L. Rafael Reif to the MIT community

‘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.

Exploding the myths of manufacturingMIT conference explores the complex state of an industry showing signs of revival.

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.

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

Robert Lepage dazzles MIT community during spectacular campus residency April 24-26, 2012Robert Lepage dazzles MIT community during spectacular campus residency April 24-26.

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

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

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

Corporation names members of Presidential Search CommitteePanel includes 12 members of the Corporation and 10 faculty members; six students named to Student Advisory Committee.

Slideshow: 2012 MIT Excellence Awards

Looking to the futureSusan Hockfield's letter to the community

Susan Hockfield to step downMIT’s 16th president led Institute in service to nation and world; met recession with unprecedented fundraising success and careful budget management.