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Provost Chris Kaiser updates faculty on Kendall SquareMIT to file rezoning petition; eastern gateway to the campus to be imagined collaboratively.

Sanjay Sarma appointed as MIT’s first director of digital learningMechanical engineering professor will shepherd efforts to integrate elements of online education into traditional MIT courses.

John Brisson appointed as director of MIT/SUTD Collaboration OfficeProfessor of mechanical engineering will serve as the Institute’s liaison with SUTD leaders in Singapore.

Provost releases faculty task force report on Kendall SquareSupports MIT’s plan to file rezoning petition; offers recommendations for path forward

Converting plant waste into biofuelsPromising advances using yeast and fungi.

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.

Chris A. Kaiser selected as MIT provostLongtime member of the biology faculty to succeed L. Rafael Reif as the Institute’s senior academic and budget officer.

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.

Want to conduct a survey?MIT’s Institutional Research Office provides in-depth guidance

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.

MIT establishes Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST)$1.5M grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will launch CAST.

Reif, Grimson: MITx aims to enhance on-campus educationNew online courses add value to MIT’s residential program, provost and chancellor tell students.

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

Anant Agarwal named director of new unit to advance MITxInstructor of inaugural 6.002x course will step down as CSAIL director.

Letter to the community on appointment of Open Learning Enterprise director

First course offered by MITx beginsMore than 90,000 people have registered for 6.002x: Circuits and Electronics

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.

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

MIT to launch Institute for Medical Engineering and ScienceBased 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 commentInitiative expected to focus on six broad environmental research themes.

MIT launches online learning initiative'MITx' will offer courses online and make online learning tools freely available.