Updates

Final Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on AI Use in Teaching, Learning, and Research Training

Final Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on AI Use in Teaching, Learning, and Research Training

August 25, 2026

The report assesses how instructors and students are currently using generative AI, identifies innovations it allows and challenges it presents in teaching and assessment, and proposes an AI use policy.

New Vice Chancellor for Student Life

New Vice Chancellor for Student Life

August 7, 2026

Chancellor Melissa Nobles has announced that Akirah Bradley-Armstrong from UC Santa Cruz has been named the new vice chancellor for student life. Bradley-Armstrong will take the helm in October, when current vice chancellor Suzy Nelson retires.

Freedom of Expression at MIT

Freedom of Expression at MIT

July 17, 2026

MIT maintains a firm commitment to ensuring that everyone in the community can express their views freely. Learn more about MIT’s policies about freedom of expression, harassment, and demonstration activities on campus.

Introducing the new Concourse Faculty Director

Introducing the new Concourse Faculty Director

June 16, 2026

Lily L. Tsai from the Department of Political Science will be the next Concourse faculty director. She will begin her role on August 1.

Update on GSU Negotiations

Update on GSU Negotiations

June 5, 2026

Negotiations are underway between MIT and the Graduate Student Union (GSU) to arrive at a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

UAC Faculty Director Update

UAC Faculty Director Update

May 27, 2026

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

Final Report and Next Steps: Task Force on the Undergraduate Academic Program

May 22, 2026

The TFUAP report contains detailed recommendations touching on all aspects of the undergraduate program and recommends next steps for community input.

AY2027 Stipend Levels

AY2027 Stipend Levels

May 18, 2026

Stipend levels, health insurance, and additional support for graduate student fellows for the academic year 2026-27.

GUE Newsletter: Spring 2026

GUE Newsletter: Spring 2026

May 15, 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

Welcoming a New Executive Assistant

May 11, 2026

Donna de Chavigny has joined GUE at the new executive assistant for the vice chancellor.