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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Duane Boning Appointed Vice Provost for International Activities
In his new role, Duane will provide intellectual leadership, guidance, and oversight of the Institute’s international engagements and policies. -
Dimitris Bertsimas named vice provost for open learning
Leveraging more than 35 years of experience at MIT, Bertsimas will work with partners across the Institute to transform teaching and learning on and off campus. -
Dimitris Bertsimas Appointed Vice Provost for Open Learning
Dimitris will be responsible for working with our community and the Open Learning team to advance Open Learning’s mission. -
Mission directors announced for the Climate Project at MIT
Richard Lester, vice provost for international activities, has led the Climate Project’s formation. -
Community members receive 2024 MIT Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service
Staff members receive recognition for their exceptional support of the MIT community. -
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 community. -
Join MIT Solve on May 22
I write to invite you to attend the public opening plenary of Solve at MIT 2024. -
Addressing questions regarding recent campus events
We are pleased to share this FAQ that seeks to address these questions. -
Disciplinary next steps regarding some students
Student Life staff have now initiated disciplinary actions, which will apply in the interim until cases are reviewed by the faculty-led Committee on Discipline (COD) -
Progress on search for next dean of MIT Sloan
Six faculty members will join the search committee, and three advisory groups will provide input into the committee’s work. -
MIT announces 2024 Bose Grants
The grants fund studies of green hydrogen production, fetal health-sensing fabric, basalt architecture, and shark-based ocean monitoring. -
Sam Altman in Conversation with Sally Kornbluth – Thursday May 2
We are pleased to invite you to a special event featuring Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, in conversation with MIT President Sally Kornbluth.