Staff News

Introducing Graduation Planning and Support

A new platform that combines integrated degree management and comprehensive student advising and engagement features is being rolled out this summer and fall for for both undergraduate and graduate students. 

OGE Launches GradThriving Birthday Program

This past year, the Office of Graduate Education’s GradThriving unit introduced a birthday program designed to strengthen connections with graduate students and demonstrate care on their special day. OGE automatically sends a personalized email to every current graduate student on their birthday featuring local Cambridge and Boston birthday freebies, along with an invitation to visit […]

CAPD Research Mentoring Certificate Program

The Research Mentoring Certificate (RMC) wrapped up its 6th season in June. This professional development certificate program, which runs twice per year and is led by Assistant Director of Graduate Student Professional Development Elsie Otero, provides an opportunity for PhDs and postdocs to build their mentoring skills and reflect on their mentoring practice. This season, […]

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.

GUE Appreciation Awards

Congratulations to our June 2026 Awardees!

  • Alison Day – International Students Office
  • Kristin Baker – Terrascope
  • Peter Hayes – Registrar’s Office
  • Ameera Ali – Admissions Office
  • Stephanie Hamilton – Undergraduate Advising Center
  • Chelsea Longin – Undergraduate Advising Center
  • Lily Wilson – Career Advising & Professional Development
  • Colleen O’Brien – Division of Graduate and Undergraduate Education (GUE HQ)

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