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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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Second round of seed grants awarded to MIT scholars studying the impact and applications of generative AI
The 16 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore generative AI’s impact on privacy, art, drug discovery, aging, and… -
A revolutionary, bold educational endeavor for Belize
Using a pedagogical approach co-created by MIT Open Learning, Itz’at STEAM Academy pushes the boundaries of education. -
Visiting scholars from Ukraine kick off Global MIT At-Risk Fellows Program
Ukrainian researchers and faculty will spend a semester at MIT during the two-year pilot program.
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Update on search for next dean of MIT Sloan
The plan is to begin stakeholder engagement this semester and complete the search process before the… -
Final update on Task Force 2021 and Beyond implementation progress
There has been significant progress toward our shared goal of “building a better MIT” thanks to… -
Register to participate in Commencement 2024
We encourage all staff to take an active role in Commencement festivities. -
Nominate an outstanding MIT employee this spring
We invite you to consider those individuals who have made MIT a better place and to submit a… -
Mitigating risk in international and outside professional activities
Vice Provost Richard Lester shares new resources for faculty and researchers.
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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Dr. Gayathri Srinivasan named executive director of MIT Corporate Relations
Dr. Srinivasan’s appointment will begin February 15, 2024. -
With just a little electricity, MIT researchers boost common catalytic reactions
Applying a small voltage to a catalyst can increase the rates of reactions. -
Play it again, Spirio
A piano that captures the data of live performance offers the MIT community new possibilities for studying and experimenting with music. -
MLK Celebration Gala pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and his writings on “the goal of true education”
Now in its 50th year, the annual event featured remarks from MIT community members and civil rights activist Janet Moses.