Strengthening MIT’s Makerspace Ecosystem
Vice Chancellor Darmofal has outlined plans to streamline and improve the operations of campus makerspaces and initiatives to expand student participation.
Vice Chancellor for Student Life to Retire
Chancellor Melissa Nobles has announced that Suzy Nelson, vice chancellor for student life, will retire next fall after a decade of service to MIT.
Search Commences for Faculty Director of UAC
Vice Chancellor for Graduate and Undergraduate Education Dave Darmofal has announced a search for the inaugural faculty director of the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC). The faculty director will chart the UAC’s strategic path and guide the direction of undergraduate advising across the Institute.
Countdown to IAP 2026!
Every year, IAP provides MIT students, faculty, staff, and alums with a unique opportunity to organize and participate in a wide variety of activities, including how-to sessions, forums, athletic endeavors, lecture series, films, tours, recitals, and contests. IAP 2026 begins on Monday, January 5, and ends on Friday, January 30.
The Future of PKG
The PKG Center for Social Impact (formerly the PKG Public Service Center) has finalized its strategic plan for 2025-28. See what’s in store for its ongoing evolution.
Save the Date for CPW
This year’s Campus Preview Weekend (CPW) is April 16-19, 2026. Members of the community are welcome to get involved as we welcome roughly 1.000 admitted students to experience the magic of MIT!
MIT Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 12, 2025
Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve and sacrifice for our country, and to recognize their families. The 2025 MIT Veterans Day celebration will take place in Lobby 13 on November 12, from 4:00-5:30pm.
OACES featured in MIT Faculty Newsletter
The September/October issue of the MIT faculty newsletter featured “Introducing OACES,” an article written by Sadé Abraham, Dave Darmofal, and Prof. Kristala Prather to inform faculty about the merger of OME with the UAC.
A New Name for OVC
The Office of the Vice Chancellor (OVC) will now be known as the Division of Graduate and Undergraduate Education (or GUE for short), according to an announcement by David L. Darmofal, the vice chancellor for graduate and undergraduate education.
Plans for TSR^2 and Tutoring Resources across MIT
Under the auspices of the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC), the TSR^2 (The Talented Scholars Resource Room) in 16-159 will become the foundation of a broader campus effort to make tutoring more available for all undergraduates by working closely with academic departments, subject leads, and other campus partners to create a shared learning environment.