Student life

Bose Corporation and MIT students meet for speed mentorshipStudent-led social impact ideas furthered with insights from Bose employees and executives.

Spielbauer and Hao earn volleyball Academic All-America honors

Sports Shorts for Dec. 10: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsKuo, Lewis named soccer All-Americans; Silva named Regional Coach of the Year

School within a school: MIT ConcourseA learning community in which MIT freshmen explore the sciences, humanities and social sciences in a small, close-knit community (with a kitchen!)

New financial aid system replaces paper-based award letters with online notificationSystem provides better tracking of financial aid application and eliminates costly paper-based notifications.

Sloan student is dressed for success — in her own line of clothesAminata Kane MBA ’13 aims to have a positive social impact on the African continent while making great-fitting clothes.

MIT Together helps students find helpNew website and campaign demystifies, destigmatizes seeking support.

Lindsey Anne Gilman: Better boiling for more efficient energy production

Building a better worldFrom fuel cells to bamboo, and from Tanzania to Brazil, MIT senior Arfa Aijazi crosses borders and disciplines to make an impact.

Sports Shorts for Dec. 3: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMIT suffers first loss of season in men's basketball; Institute to host Division III men's volleyball championship

Nearly half of sophomore class enrolls in UPOP503 members of the Class of 2015 sign up for Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program.

MIT Medical marks World Diabetes Day with community outreachProvides information to Institute community members on risk factors for the disease.

LBGTQA Provincetown Retreat celebrates 10 yearsAnnual retreat offers a place for introspection, community building

Engineers make good dancersMIT's thriving ballroom dance team is one of the largest in the area.

Sports Shorts for Nov. 26: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMcShane, Wharton named field hockey All-Americans; men’s, women’s basketball teams sweep weekend doubleheader

Sports Shorts for Nov. 20: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsTaylor named All-American; Manion named Elite 89 Award recipient; men’s basketball opens with a pair of wins

When it comes to fostering innovation, student group says 'Do it!'Lady Gaga collaborator and Interscope executive highlights do.it@MIT’s wide-ranging approach.

Department snapshot: Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceEECS places renewed emphasis on interdisciplinary research, partnerships with alumni and industry, and experiential learning.

Slideshow: Apples + Burton Conner = Apple Bake!Residence hall’s annual event is the apple of its eye.

Mind and hand: A fencer takes on MIT Sloan’s MSMS Program

From the water to WashingtonMIT senior Noam Angrist works to reform education and health care through youth mentorship and economics.

Dr. Michael Kimmel visits MIT to talk about Today’s College ManStudents and student affairs professionals from New England come together for a discussion on men and masculinities.

A fond farewell to departing housemastersDeparting Sidney-Pacific and Ashdown Housemasters leave a legacy of dedication and support.

Engineers win six of seven fall NEWMAC ChampionshipsVarsity athletics has a record-breaking fall season.

Sports Shorts for Nov. 6: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsThree Engineer teams win NEWMAC titles; water polo defeats Harvard for second time this season.

Students take a break for the MIT Wellness Fair

MIT sailing receives trio of ICSA All-Academic Team honors

Sports Shorts for Oct. 30: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen’s and women’s cross country, women’s tennis all capture NEWMAC Conference championships; football clinches first winning record since 1999.