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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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MIT Learn offers “a whole new front door to the Institute”
The AI-enabled platform serves as a hub for MIT’s lifelong learning opportunities. -
MIT launches a “moonshot for menstruation science”
The Fairbairn Menstruation Science Fund will allow researchers to accelerate the understanding and treatment of often-neglected diseases that… -
President Emeritus Reif reflects on successes as a technical leader
At a fireside chat, L. Rafael Reif and Anantha P. Chandrakasan discussed the importance of developing engineering leadership skills to solve the…
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Major tax impact on MIT and its mission
An update on recently enacted tax and spending bill. -
Launch of Search Advisory Committee for Dean of Engineering
I write to update you on the search for the next dean of the School of Engineering. -
Vice Provost Philip Khoury to step down
I write today to announce that Philip Khoury will step down as vice provost for the arts effective… -
Working Group on Scholarly Content and Generative AI
We write today to announce the launch of a working group that will advise the Institute on best… -
Graduate Research Assistant Tuition Subsidy
Following engagement with faculty and the deans of our schools and college, we will soon change the…
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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Face-to-face with Es Devlin
The celebrated artist and designer creates connection at all scales. -
Combining technology, education, and human connection to improve online learning
Caitlin Morris designs digital learning platforms that make room for the “social magic” that influences curiosity and motivation. -
Closing in on superconducting semiconductors
Plasma Science and Fusion Center researchers created a superconducting circuit that could one day replace semiconductor components in quantum and high-performance computing systems.
