SHASS News
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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How does our education shape us?
Philosophy doctoral student Sonia Pavel examines how public education influences our identities and social roles.
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In the media
Teachers and parents weigh benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in schools
PBS News Hour
For Bostonians of color, wealth is often beyond reach
The Boston Globe
Digging into Trump’s health care idea
Politico
Stop pretending you know how to teach AI
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SHASS videos
Faculty-Driven Initiative: Living Climate Futures Lab
