Student life

Sports Shorts for Oct. 15: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsWomen's volleyball captures MIT Quad Tournament; women's tennis pair wins NEWITT B Flight title

Where in the world did MIT undergraduates go?In 2011-12, more than 700 took part in opportunities across the globe.

Sports Shorts for Oct. 9: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsThree Engineers earn NEWMAC Player of the Week honors; women's tennis remains in first place in NEWMAC standings.

MIT students to visit Belgium on study-trip

Celebrating 10 years of Simmons HallPast and current “Sims” join together for a three-day long celebration.

Area Directors support students and the House TeamsNew area directors expand the support resources for students in residence halls.

Sports Shorts for Oct. 1: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsFootball's Ethan Peterson named semifinalist for Campbell Trophy; Desmarais breaks record for most career women's soccer coaching victories.

A brain beyond bordersMIT senior Victoria Okuneye traveled to Mexico and Jamaica to pursue her passions for neuroscience and global service.

Sports Shorts for Sept. 24: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsWomen's cross country gains No. 1 national ranking; volleyball wins MIT Invitational

CityDays celebrates its 21st birthday, and you’re invitedStudent registration for the CityDays Serve-Off open until Sept. 24.

One dorm, a world of cultureMaseeh Hall introduces late night cultural study breaks.

Sports Shorts for Sept. 17: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsWomen's soccer, tennis and volleyball all win opening conference games. Cross Country teams sweep titles at UMass-Dartmouth.

World-class musician Mark Stewart comes to the Glass LabIn a yearlong residency, the musician and instrument designer will build a glass orchestra with MIT students.

New freshmen take a swim, take a testClass of 2016 splashes its way through MIT’s mandatory swim test.

Fish, first-year students and a Friday night outMIT first-year students take a trip to the New England Aquarium during their final orientation week event.

Sports Shorts for Sept. 10: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsFootball opens with a victory, cross country teams help Boston Harbor Association

Get to know the Class of 2016MIT’s freshman class represents 54 nations and is 46 percent female.

MIT Steel Bridge Team takes second place at national competition

Student input guides MIT Housing's summer renovationsEast Campus, McCormick Hall, Next House and Senior House see new kitchens, facades and more.

Ekaterina Paramonova: A nuclear networkerUndergraduate on a unique career track that intriguingly combines nuclear engineering and diplomacy.

Sports Shorts for Sept. 3: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsFall seasons begin for varsity athletics; Barker, Wedge earn NEWMAC honors

The Dalai Lama to visit MIT Oct. 14-16Will participate in programs hosted by the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values

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

Recent Cambridge incidents prompt safety reminder from MIT Police

Exciting changes in Student Disabilities Services

MIT Cycling Team rides to (another) national championshipBanner year for women and men cements club's reputation as perennial powerhouse.

Celebrating a decade at home at MITGraduate students and alumni gather for a weekend of festivities in honor of Sidney-Pacific's 10th anniversary.

NACUFS tours MIT DiningThe National Association of College & University Food Services visits the Institute before its annual conference.