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About the Provost
At MIT, the provost is in good companyProvost Cynthia Barnhart serves as MIT’s chief academic and budget officer, driving excellence in education and research across the Institute with the support of the Office of the Provost. The provost’s team provides essential services for MIT faculty and staff—from campus planning to coordinating international activities to promoting the arts.
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I’m hugely optimistic about MIT’s ability to create a positive impact—the world needs us right now. ”

Provost Office Updates
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Richard Locke PhD ’89 named dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management
A former faculty member, the accomplished scholar and energetic leader returns to the Institute with a broad vision and deep experience. -
MIT affiliates awarded 2024 National Medals of Science, Technology
Vice Provost Paula Hammond, along with three other professors and an alumnus honored with nation’s highest awards for scientists and engineers. -
Global MIT At-Risk Fellows Program expands to invite Palestinian scholars
GMAF’s second international cohort will comprise up to 10 early- to mid-career Palestinian scholars for a two-year pilot fellowship program at…
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Announcing the new dean of MIT Sloan
Rick Locke PhD '89 will become the next John C Head III Dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management,… -
Let’s team up to make a difference in our neighborhood
Vice Provost Paula Hammond writes to faculty about the MIT Community Service Fund (CSF). -
New leadership for SMART
Professor Bruce Tidor will become interim CEO and director of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for… -
Nominate MLK Visiting Scholars for Academic Year 2025–2026
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Launching leadership search for MIT Life Sciences & Health Collaborative
The collaborative will spur interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of engineering, science,…
Stories from across the Institute
At MIT, we empower excellenceJust as our culture of science and engineering permeates MIT, so does our commitment to creativity and free expression. The Provost’s Office supports individual achievement while promoting a strong sense of belonging which allows us to challenge our curiosities and thrive inclusively.
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Closing knowledge gaps with MIT Open Learning resources
In a new conversation series, entrepreneur June Odongo and MIT’s Christopher Capozzola discuss how open educational resources support professionals. -
Algorithms and AI for a better world
Assistant Professor Manish Raghavan wants computational techniques to help solve societal problems. -
More than an academic advisor
MIT professors Iain Stewart and Roberto Fernandez are “Committed to Caring” -
MIT philosopher Sally Haslanger honored with Quinn Prize
Presented by the American Philosophical Association, the award recognizes the professor’s lifelong contributions to philosophy.



