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How MIT student communities help develop lifelong skills and connections

How MIT student communities help develop lifelong skills and connections

Members of the Institute’s fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups translate their MIT experiences into cherished memories, friendships, and lessons about leadership and service.

Student spotlight: Nathaniel Morgan

Student spotlight: Nathaniel Morgan

The senior from Atlanta is majoring in AI and decision making, serves as a leader in several campus groups, and has a soft spot for car improvement projects.

Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities

Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities

The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.

Translating economic growth into better lives

Translating economic growth into better lives

Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.

At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030

At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030

The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.

How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact

How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact

Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.

Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes

Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes

The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.

MIT student leaders: Q&A with McCormick Hall co-president Sydney Baller

MIT student leaders: Q&A with McCormick Hall co-president Sydney Baller

The rising senior loves her dorm and its community and wants to serve as a bridge to its next residents as the building heads into renovations.

Four departments selected for undergraduate education innovation grants

Four departments selected for undergraduate education innovation grants

The awards will seed novel projects in chemical engineering, brain and cognitive sciences, global languages, and chemistry.

The game’s the thing

The game’s the thing

MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.