Updates

Freedom of Expression at MIT

Freedom of Expression at MIT

August 21, 2025

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.

OVC Newsletter: Summer 2025

OVC Newsletter: Summer 2025

August 15, 2025

OVC Infinite Mile Awards 2025 ~ Student Veteran Success Honors MIT-affiliated Veterans ~ Old Ironsides Battalion Update ~ 2nd Annual Experiential Learning Mini-Conference ~ Supporting Students, Growing Professionals: Social Work Interns ~ and more.

Next Phase of the OME & Introducing OACES

Next Phase of the OME & Introducing OACES

August 7, 2025

Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education Dave Darmofal announced that the Office of Minority Education will join the Undergraduate Advising Center as the new Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success

FAQ: AY2026 Stipend Levels & Additional Support for Graduate Students

FAQ: AY2026 Stipend Levels & Additional Support for Graduate Students

June 30, 2025

Information on AY26 stipend levels for graduate students on fellowships; health insurance premiums; and details on additional sources for support.

OGE Releases Strategic Plan

OGE Releases Strategic Plan

June 24, 2025

Senior Associate Dean and Director
Office of Graduate Education Denzil Streete announced that OGE has released a new strategic plan for 2025-2029, centered on investment in student thriving

Exciting Progress about Enhancing Student Systems

Exciting Progress about Enhancing Student Systems

June 12, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the academic experience at MIT, we have made a key step towards unifying and streamlining a critical part of our student systems.

OVC Newsletter: Spring 2025

OVC Newsletter: Spring 2025

May 15, 2025

Paul Parravano Fund to Benefit UROP ~ CPW Marks 40th Year ~ Celebrating Our Graduate Students ~ Sharing Best Practices for Student Veteran Support ~ Meet Your OVC Colleagues ~ and more.

OVC Newsletter: Winter 2025

OVC Newsletter: Winter 2025

February 15, 2025

Welcoming a New Vice Chancellor ~ Tracking MIT Graduates’ Career Trajectories~ Making an Invisible Identity Visible ~ Career Exploration Fellowship Offsets Cost of Underpaid Internships ~ Meet Your OVC Colleagues ~ and more.

New vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education

New vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education

February 3, 2025

Chancellor Melissa Nobles announced that David L. Darmofal SM ’91, PhD ’93, Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, has accepted our offer to serve as the next vice chancellor for undergraduate and graduate education.

Congrats to Kim Benard!

Congrats to Kim Benard!

January 23, 2025

Kim Benard, Associate Dean and Director of Distinguished Fellowship and Academic Excellence in CAPD, has been selected for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.