Staff News

Welcoming New Laureates and Leaders

Welcoming New Laureates and Leaders

April 28, 2026

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

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

April 28, 2026

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

Another One for the Books: CPW 2026

April 29, 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!

Help Recruit Associate Advisor and Orientation Leaders!

February 2, 2026

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!

Campus Preview Weekend is Back!

January 29, 2026

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. 

Strategic Planning and a New Identity

Strategic Planning and a New Identity

January 29, 2026

The PKG Center recently released its Strategic Plan, Fall 2025–Summer 2028: Reengineering Social Impact Education at MIT, which also introduces the Center’s refreshed identity as the PKG Center for Social Impact. In student news, Jack Carson, a second‑year EECS major, was awarded the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics, and Akorfa Dagadu, team lead for Ishara, an IDEAS 2023 grantee, was named a Schwarzman Scholar.

Celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week

January 28, 2026

During the week of April 6 through 13, MIT will celebrate our annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW). Would your office like to host an event for graduate students? The OGE would be happy to collaborate! We can provide ideas or partner with you as needed. Reach out to oge-comms@mit.edu.

New GUE Employees, October 1 – December 31, 2025

New GUE Employees, October 1 – December 31, 2025

February 2, 2026

Admissions Office CAPD ROTC Army

New GUE Employees, January 1 – March 30, 2026

New GUE Employees, January 1 – March 30, 2026

April 28, 2026

Experimental Study Group Office of Graduate Education HQ PKG Center for Social Impact ROTC Navy

UAC Fall Advising Update

UAC Fall Advising Update

October 17, 2025

This fall, the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) began operating from our beautifully remodeled Building 11 space, expanding our ability to connect and support undergraduate students in a bright, welcoming environment.