Video: What was the highlight of your time at MIT?

May 29, 2026
Michael Brindley
From Vermont ski trips to traveling to India for dissertation field work.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences 2026 Advanced Degree Ceremony

May 29, 2026
Benjamin Daniel
Master’s and doctoral degrees across multiple SHASS graduate programs were conferred during the ceremony.

Place-based pathways to a viable future

May 27, 2026
Mark Dwortzan | Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy
Aiming to transition away from fossil fuels and avert the worst consequences of climate change, world leaders aspire to achieve net zero global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. But actions to meet such targets and minimize adverse impacts on lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure are not one-size-fits-all; they […]

Ten from MIT accept 2026 Fulbright awards

May 26, 2026
Julia Mongo | Distinguished Fellowships
Ten MIT affiliates — including undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni — have accepted Fulbright grants to conduct research in countries across the world. Five other students declined their awards to pursue other opportunities, and another student is still deciding. In total, 16 of MIT’s 30 Fulbright applicants won awards this year.  Funded by the U.S. […]

SHASS celebrates 2026 Infinite Mile Award winners

May 26, 2026
Benjamin Daniel
Six staff members were recognized for their contributions to the MIT community.
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