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About the Provost
At MIT, the provost is in good companyProvost Anantha Chandrakasan 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 am deeply passionate about the academic mission of MIT to create breakthrough technologies, educate the next generation of leaders, and serve the country and the world.”
Provost Office Updates
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Introducing the MIT-GE Vernova Climate and Energy Alliance
Five-year collaboration between MIT and GE Vernova aims to accelerate the energy transition and scale new innovations. -
Where climate meets community
MIT’s Living Climate Futures Lab takes a human-centered approach to investigating a global challenge. -
New nanoparticles stimulate the immune system to attack ovarian tumors
Executive Vice Provost Paula Hammond discusses her research in cancer immunotherapy.
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Next steps on financial pressures
After extensive community input and months of consultation, modeling and planning, we write now to… -
Nominate MLK Visiting Scholars for academic year 2026–2027
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professors and Scholars Program is now accepting nominations… -
Important budget step
Today, we write to let you know about one step we are taking to help address fiscal challenges. -
Vice Provost Brent Ryan to step down
Brent Ryan will step down as vice provost for campus space management and planning effective… -
Faculty resource for graduate student support
The GradSupport team in the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) provides direct support to grad…
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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Celebrating the advancement of technology leadership through policy analysis and guidance
The MIT Technology and Policy Program marked 50 years with a symposium exploring its history of education, research, and impact — while looking ahead to technology policy issues of the future. -
Leading quantum at an inflection point
The MIT Quantum Initiative is taking shape, leveraging quantum breakthroughs to drive the future of scientific and technological progress. -
A new way to understand and predict gene splicing
The KATMAP model, developed by researchers in the Department of Biology, can predict alternative cell splicing, which allows cells to create endless diversity from the same sets of genetic blueprints. -
New online learning experience aims to create adaptable, AI-fluent professionals
MIT Open Learning’s Universal AI pilot program launches with a wide-ranging group of universities, hospitals, companies, and two-year colleges.
