Student life

Sports Shorts for Feb. 25: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsShin, Paturu win New England fencing titles; Kates named Academic All-American

A class for empowerment and a lifetime of changeRAD program teaches self-defense to members of campus community

Award recognizes students' commitment to public serviceThe Priscilla King Gray Award is inspired by namesake's legacy of service and volunteerism at MIT and surrounding communities.

Turning 20 with 'charm'Charm School celebrates 20th anniversary of teaching etiquette and grace at MIT.

Mathematical philanthropyMIT PhD candidate donates one ton of books to library half a world away.

Chinese students set their sights on an MIT futureMiddle and high school students from Beijing engaged in project-based hands-on science and engineering lessons at the Edgerton Center.

Sports Shorts for Feb. 19: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMIT swimming and diving teams win NEWMAC championships; men's indoor track and field wins New England Division III title; men’s basketball shares NEWMAC regular season trophy

Women's basketball squad meets with WNBA executivePaula Madison, chairman and CEO of the Los Angeles Sparks, discussed sports gender issues with MIT athletes.

Students witness science policy in actionMIT students participate in the final mercury talks resulting in an international treaty.

Health and Fitness Club makes a comebackTwo MIT Sloan students resurrect the club with fitness classes, martial arts lessons and other activities.

Sports Shorts for Feb. 11: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsTashman, Low earn NEWMAC Player of the Week honors; men's volleyball wins at Mount Ida

Slideshow: Snow daysMembers of the MIT community revel in a wintry wonderland.

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.