Update on GSU Negotiations
Negotiations are underway between MIT and the Graduate Student Union (GSU) to arrive at a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
UAC Faculty Director Update
Vice Chancellor for Graduate and Undergraduate Education Dave Darmofal announced that John E. Fernández ’85, Professor of Architecture, Urbanism and Building Technology in the Department of Architecture, will be the inaugural faculty director for the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC).
Final Report and Next Steps: Task Force on the Undergraduate Academic Program
The TFUAP report contains detailed recommendations touching on all aspects of the undergraduate program and recommends next steps for community input.
AY2027 Stipend Levels
Stipend levels, health insurance, and additional support for graduate student fellows for the academic year 2026-27.
GUE Newsletter: Spring 2026
Welcoming a New Laureates and Leaders Cohort ~2026 MacVicar Faculty Fellows ~ How Faculty, Peers, and Alumni Help MIT’s First-Year Students Choose a Major ~ New GUE Staff Council ~ Meet Your GUE Colleagues ~ and more.
Welcoming a New Executive Assistant
Donna de Chavigny has joined GUE at the new executive assistant for the vice chancellor.
Announcing the 2025-26 UROP Awards
These annual awards honor both the exceptional initiative of our students and the dedicated mentorship of our faculty and staff.
Graduate Student Union Negotiations Set to Begin
Vice Chancellor Darmofal shared an update about the MIT administration’s approach to collective bargaining negotiations with the MIT Graduate Student Union and United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (MIT GSU-UE). Contract negotiations begin April 24.
Important Update about Student Travel
Guidance on what faculty and instructors should know about requirements and resources to help students traveling internationally this summer for research, internships, field work, and more.
Be part of Commencement!
Staff support is crucial to the success of MIT Commencement. Vice Chancellor Dave Darmofal encourages all GUE employees to volunteer in whatever capacity they can, to ensure that our graduates and their guests enjoy these special days.