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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Tackling cancer at the nanoscale
In MIT’s 2024 Killian Lecture, Vice Provost Paula Hammond described her groundbreaking work on nanoparticles. -
Second round of seed grants awarded to MIT scholars studying the impact and applications of generative AI
The 16 finalists — representing every school at MIT — will explore generative AI’s impact on privacy, art, drug discovery, aging, and more. -
A revolutionary, bold educational endeavor for Belize
Using a pedagogical approach co-created by MIT Open Learning, Itz’at STEAM Academy pushes the boundaries of education. -
Update on search for next dean of MIT Sloan
The plan is to begin stakeholder engagement this semester and complete the search process before the end of the fall 2024 semester. -
Visiting scholars from Ukraine kick off Global MIT At-Risk Fellows Program
Ukrainian researchers and faculty will spend a semester at MIT during the two-year pilot program. -
Final update on Task Force 2021 and Beyond implementation progress
There has been significant progress toward our shared goal of “building a better MIT” thanks to the blueprints for action provided to us by Task Force 2021. -
2024 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named
Professors Berggren, Campbell, Pollock, and Vaikuntanathan are honored for exceptional undergraduate teaching. -
Register to participate in Commencement 2024
We encourage all staff to take an active role in Commencement festivities. -
New exhibits showcase trailblazing MIT women
Materials from MIT’s Distinctive Collections reveal stories of women at the Institute, including Vice Provost for Faculty Paula Hammond. -
Nominate an outstanding MIT employee this spring
We invite you to consider those individuals who have made MIT a better place and to submit a nomination on their behalf. -
At Sustainability Connect 2024, a look at how MIT is decarbonizing its campus
Vice Provost Richard Lester introduced the Climate Project at MIT at the event. -
Mitigating risk in international and outside professional activities
Vice Provost Richard Lester shares new resources for faculty and researchers.