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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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MIT welcomes nine MLK Scholars for 2024-25
Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professors and Scholars enhance community through engagement with MIT students and faculty. -
President Kornbluth welcomes the Class of 2028
Vice Provost Paula Hammond spoke at the President’s Convocation. -
Duane Boning named vice provost for international activities
Boning brings a spirit of curiosity and collaboration to his new role.
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Assessing progress to address faculty gender and racial inequities
Together we can celebrate our progress and identify collective strategies to address the essential… -
Your help in setting the tone for our community
We are writing to ask directly for your support and engagement in helping to set the tone for our… -
Duane Boning Appointed Vice Provost for International Activities
In his new role, Duane will provide intellectual leadership, guidance, and oversight of the… -
Dimitris Bertsimas Appointed Vice Provost for Open Learning
Dimitris will be responsible for working with our community and the Open Learning team to advance… -
Launching the Future of the Arts at MIT Committee
The committee will advise the Institute on new ways to envision the place of the arts in our…
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 student entrepreneurship at delta v’s 2024 Demo Day
The night of festivities featured students showcasing their startups’ progress, along with a lively reception. -
MIT OpenCourseWare sparks the joy of deep understanding
With the help of MIT’s online resources, Doğa Kürkçüoğlu, now a staff scientist at Fermilab, was able to pursue his passion for physics. -
Liftoff: The Climate Project at MIT takes flight
The major effort to accelerate practical climate change solutions launches as its mission directors meet the Institute community. -
Bevans Artistic Exploration Fund accepting applications through October 15
Students or groups can apply for a grant to enable artistic work that illuminates the global Black experience and culture.
