Student life

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

Sports Shorts for Apr. 25: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsHohenberger named First Team All-America for men’s volleyball; men's tennis goes undefeated in NEWMAC play

IDEAS Global Challenge coordinator discusses intersection of innovation and public serviceFacilitated by Kate Mytty, competition will award up to $10,000 per team next month.

Next Make constructs peer-to-peer learning opportunitiesStudents in Next House-based group teach each other the ropes ... and soldering irons

Front-of-house managers dish out high-quality serviceHouse dining hall heads digest feedback and optimize the on-campus dining experience.

Joseph Rafidi ranks 16th at Junior World Fencing Championship

MIT Medical team works campus-wide to prevent violenceViolence Prevention and Response group provides education and outreach to the entire community and advocates for survivors of sexual violence, dating abuse and stalking.

Sports Shorts for Apr. 10: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen's volleyball takes second at volleyball scramble tournament; Rafidi competes at Junior World Fencing Championships.

RAD: Empowering women at MIT since 1990Rape Aggression Defense Systems program, offered free by the MIT Police, teaches self-defense training for women.

3 Questions with a Student Leader: Tech Editor-in-Chief Jessica J. PourianHead of MIT's student paper of record discusses journalistic integrity and future plans.

Sports Shorts for April 2: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMIT jumps to fourth in Learfield Sports Directors Cup standings; Shin competes at NCAA Fencing Championships.

Review Committee on Orientation releases recommendations

MIT jumps to fourth after winter seasons in 2011-12 Division III Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup Standings

Sports Shorts for March 27: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsKates named All-American; men's and women's swimming and diving teams finish in top 10 at NCAAs.

Grad students help peers through REFS programsLow-barrier, peer-to-peer resource eases stress.

MIT’s residences are secure, with room for improvementResidential Hall Security Review Committee releases final report

Images from the championship weekend

Engineers prepare for Final Four matchup with Wisconsin-WhitewaterTravel to Salem, Va., to compete in the first Final Four for the 112-year-old program.

Next House community pulls together in wake of recent tragedyStudents, graduate resident tutors and staff reach out in support and comfort.

Sports Shorts for Mar. 13: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen's basketball advances to the Final Four; indoor track and field competes at NCAA Championship.

Record attendance for MIT’s Graduate Arts SoireeNearly 600 from across disciplines attend Friday night event.

Slideshow: Men's basketball advances to NCAA Div. III Final FourEngineers defeat Franklin & Marshall 69-54.

Tuesdays in the Chapel provides place for reflection and conversationChapel opens doors weekly for interdenominational community gatherings

IDEAS Global Challenge team profile: EssmartImproving access to vital technologies in rural India

Joseph Rafidi to represent U.S. at 2012 Junior World Fencing Championship

The helperSenior puts engineering skills, desire to serve toward improving the lives of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.

Sports Shorts for Mar. 6: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen's basketball moves on to Sweet 16; Shin named NFC Fencer of the Year.

Community comes together for hot dogs and hoopsMIT staff, faculty and students pitch in to serve food donated by Bon Appétit.

Helping MIT students develop as leadersL.E.A.D. program provides accessible leadership workshops and resources.

Sustainable approaches to reducing food waste in India