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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Announcing the new dean of engineering
Executive Vice Provost and Institute Professor Paula T. Hammond will become the next dean of the School of Engineering. -
Inaugural UROP mixer draws hundreds of students eager to gain research experience
The Institute will commit up to $1 million in new funding to increase supply of UROPs. -
Next steps on financial pressures
After extensive community input and months of consultation, modeling and planning, we write now to share our framework for addressing financial pressures. -
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. -
Nominate MLK Visiting Scholars for academic year 2026–2027
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professors and Scholars Program is now accepting nominations for the 2026–2027 academic year. -
New nanoparticles stimulate the immune system to attack ovarian tumors
Executive Vice Provost Paula Hammond discusses her research in cancer immunotherapy. -
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 December 31. -
Creating AI that matters
How the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab is shaping AI-sociotechnical systems for the future. -
Over 1,000 MIT students inspired to work toward climate solutions
Incoming students tested the climate simulation tool En-ROADS with the goal of creating “a healthier, safer, more prosperous, and more sustainable world.” -
Faculty resource for graduate student support
The GradSupport team in the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) provides direct support to grad students, as well as expert advice to faculty and staff.