Student life

What’s the cost and financial value of college?At MIT, experts say evidence shows the payoff from college education remains high.

CEE students build model Guastavino vault for exhibitThe students' vaulted ceiling replica is part of a touring exhibit now at the Boston Public Library.

MLK Jr. Breakfast addresses elements of meritocracyAnnual gathering features talks by former NBC executive as well as MIT students and administrators.

Undergraduate contributes to fusion reactor advancementJake Jurewicz, a nuclear science and engineering-physics double major, received a fellowship to develop new simulation and visualization software at the National Fusion Facility in California.

Sports Shorts for Feb. 4: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen’s and women’s basketball both go 2-0 for the week; Burton, Kates earn Academic All-District honors

Organ symphony celebrates religious diversityThe 'Kresge Organ Symphony' will debut at a free concert on Feb. 1.

Sports Shorts for Jan. 28: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen’s basketball picks up pair of NEWMAC wins; Rifle second at Beanpot

A physicist and her neutrinosMIT senior Christie Chiu has found her focus: the study of tiny particles.

Student overcomes cancer to shine at internship and graduateLiz Katcoff (SB 2008) earns MBA and SM in Leaders for Global Operations program.

SuperUROP propels undergraduate research to next levelPoster session showcases student advances in key technologies and attracts faculty, venture capitalists and industry sponsors.

Sports Shorts for Jan. 21: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsSwimming and diving teams sweep Tufts; Indoor track and field teams compete at Harvard

Tom Cronan named Athletic Trainer of the YearMIT's director of sports medicine honored by his peers from the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts.

Finding his voiceFirst-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.

Students take control of satellites on the International Space Station200 high-school students participate in MIT’s annual Zero Robotics competition.

Sports Shorts for Jan. 14: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen’s volleyball ranked in preseason top-10; Sailing team 10th in Rose Bowl Regatta.

Sports Shorts for Jan. 7: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen’s basketball opens conference play with victory; Faculty Athletics Rep. Hank Smith honored by NFF

Skoltech, MIT reflect on first year of collaborationAnniversary event celebrates international ties.

The What, Who, and How of DUE: Global Education and Career Development (GECD)Global Education & Career Development (GECD) comprises three complementary areas within one office.

Young African leaders propose paths to prosperity for the continentMembers of Youth Think Tank meet with Legatum Center staff and fellows at MIT.

MIT Chapel is open dawn to duskThis week, chaplains especially available for private conversations

Sports Shorts for Dec. 17: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsPhillips named MAC Shooter of the Month; Desmaris named Regional Coach of the Year

System Design and Management student establishes MIT’s first mining clubMining, Oil and Gas Club has sparked interest outside of MIT, notes Juan Esteban Montero.

Navy ROTC Leadership Lab — not a typical lab at MIT

Aiming deep with the Marine Robotics TeamJacqueline Sly ’14 and Tommy Moriarty ’14 discuss their experiences and lessons learned leading the Marine Robotics Team.

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