Staff News

Welcoming New Laureates and Leaders

Last month, the Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success (OACES) hosted the Induction Ceremony for its Laureates and Leaders program, welcoming a new cohort of 23 students.

Major Moments: How Faculty, Peers, and Alumni Guide MIT’s First-Year Students

The Office of the First Year (OFY), which oversees Major Exploration programming, created a three-pronged approach (aptly named “the Trident”), to provide opportunities for students to connect with upper-level students, faculty, staff, and alumni across the various academic departments at MIT.

Another One for the Books: CPW 2026

That's a wrap! Once again, Campus Preview Weekend was a resounding success, thanks to the efforts of so many from the MIT community. With nearly 700 registered events over 3.14 days, it truly takes a village to roll out the red carpet for our admitted students!

Help Recruit Associate Advisor and Orientation Leaders!

Although temperatures may be freezing, the Office of the First Year within the Undergraduate Advising Center is planning for the summer! The spring semester is the official start of recruitment for the Associate Advisor and Orientation Leader positions.

Campus Preview Weekend is Back!

From April 16–19 we will be welcoming the admitted Class of 2030 to campus to explore MIT! We invite you, the community, to participate by hosting an event, volunteering to help, or if you’re an undergraduate student, signing up to host an admitted student. 

GUE Appreciation Awards

Congratulations to our March 2026 Awardees!

  • Erica Aguiar – Student Financial Services
  • Geoff Bisnette – MIT WHOI
  • Nicole Dillie – Registrar’s Office
  • Marvelin Higginbottom – Edgerton Center
  • Heather Lefebvre – Office of Graduate Education
  • Larissa Martell – Undergraduate Advising Center
  • Aidan Wright – Career Advising & Professional Development
  • Kate Weishaar – GUE HQ

GUE Newsletter

Catch up on the latest happenings and updates within GUE in our quarterly newsletter.