SHASS News
How repetition helps art speak to us
Often when we listen to music, we just instinctually enjoy it. Sometimes, though, it’s worth dissecting a song or other composition to figure out how it’s built. Take the 1953 jazz standard “Satin Doll,” written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, whose subtle structure rewards a close listening. As it happens, MIT Professor Emeritus Samuel Jay […]
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Summer 2025 reading from MIT
Summer is the perfect time to curl up with a good book — and MIT authors have had much to offer in the past year. The following titles represent some of the books published in the past 12 months by MIT faculty and staff. In addition to links for each book from its publisher, the […]
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MIT chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society inducts 75 graduating seniors
The national academic honor society champions education in the arts and sciences.
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences 2025 Advanced Degree Ceremony
Master’s and doctoral degrees across multiple SHASS graduate programs were conferred during the ceremony.
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SHASS celebrates its 2025 Infinite Mile Award winners
SIx staff members were recognized for their contributions to the MIT community.
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In the media
Stop pretending you know how to teach AI
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Economics, AI, & Healthcare with Jon Gruber
Chalk Radio
Is AI coming for your job? Maybe.
USA Today
Hassan on recent violence in Darfur
CNN
SHASS videos
Faculty-Driven Initiative: Living Climate Futures Lab
