Updates
To keep you informed, find the latest news, events, and reports coming out of our office—plus the provost’s Letters to the Community.
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MIT Museum director stepping down
John Durant will step down as the Mark R. Epstein (Class of 1963) Director of the MIT Museum on December 31, 2023. -

“No matter what, you showed up for one another here”
New graduates celebrate and receive long-awaited diplomas at the 2023 Commencement undergraduate ceremony. -

MIT community members who work to eradicate sexual violence recognized at 2023 Change-Maker Awards
Students and employees were celebrated for their efforts in combating sexual misconduct. -

Is medicine ready for AI? Doctors, computer scientists, and policymakers are cautiously optimistic
With the artificial intelligence conversation now mainstream, the 2023 MIT-MGB AI Cures conference saw attendance double from previous years. -

The case for voting “yes”
The GSU vote on whether to accept a comprehensive offer from MIT begins this Monday and will be open through Thursday. -

Seeking candidates: associate provost for faculty advancement
We’re opening an internal search to fill an important faculty role. -

Why graduate students should vote “yes”
We urge the GSU and its members to act to conclude the negotiating process with a “yes” vote. -

Dan Hastings appointed interim ICEO & interim associate provost
Dan brings to these interim roles a remarkable depth and breadth of professional accomplishment and service to the Institute community, as well as an impressive record of national service. -

MIT urges the GSU to re-engage at the bargaining table
We remain committed to reaching the GSU’s stated goal of arriving at an agreement in May. -

Attend Solve at MIT on 5/4 with President Kornbluth and Tony Elumelu
The public opening plenary of Solve at MIT 2023 will feature world-renowned artists and thought leaders tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. -

Exciting move for ICEO John Dozier
John Dozier will step down as Institute Community and Equity Officer (ICEO) on June 30 to become president of Columbia College. -

The latest on negotiations with the GSU
We write to share updates on MIT’s negotiations with the Graduate Student Union (GSU).