SHASS' secret sauce - MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

September 23, 2026 | Benjamin Daniel

In this week’s newsletter, discover the special sauce that’s kept SHASS vital for 75 years, uncover the mystery of a Chinese tea chest label, celebrate 75 years with the Center for International Studies, and more.

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