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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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2024 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
Professors Berggren, Campbell, Pollock, and Vaikuntanathan are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching. -
New exhibits showcase trailblazing MIT women
Materials from MIT’s Distinctive Collections reveal stories of women at the Institute, including Vice Provost for Faculty Paula Hammond. -
At Sustainability Connect 2024, a look at how MIT is decarbonizing its campus
Vice Provost Richard Lester introduced the Climate Project at MIT at the event.
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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. -
Faculty Portable Child Care Subsidy Program
Support is available to faculty through the Faculty Portable Child Care Subsidy (FPCCS) program. -
Seeking candidates: Vice Provost for International Activities
The VPIA provides intellectual leadership, guidance, and oversight of the Institute’s…
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.