Updates

At a spirited Commencement ceremony, the Class of 2026 is urged to “run toward the hardest problems”
Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94, Advanced Micro Devices CEO, tells graduates to apply “purpose, judgment, and courage” in their lives.
Introducing Graduation Planning and Support
A new platform that combines integrated degree management and comprehensive student advising and engagement features is being rolled out this summer and fall for for both undergraduate and graduate students. 
OGE Launches GradThriving Birthday Program
This past year, the Office of Graduate Education’s GradThriving unit introduced a birthday program designed to strengthen connections with graduate students and demonstrate care on their special day. OGE automatically…
CAPD Research Mentoring Certificate Program
The Research Mentoring Certificate (RMC) wrapped up its 6th season in June. This professional development certificate program, which runs twice per year and is led by Assistant Director of Graduate…
FLI Class of 2026 Senior Celebration
On Thursday, May 14, The First Generation and/or Low-Income (FLI) program held the Class of 2026 Senior Celebration at the Schwarzman College of Computing. Graduating FLI seniors celebrated the night…
Reflections on Interphase
The Interphase EDGE program, currently in its 56th summer, aims to prepare incoming first-year students for the rigor of MIT by inviting them to campus over the summer, where they…
Designing a career, on and off the track, at MIT
Senior Krystal Montgomery explored design courses to shape a career in web development. As a national champion in track, learning to balance athletics and academics was key to her success.
UAC Faculty Director Update
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…
Ten from MIT accept 2026 Fulbright awards
This year, over half of MIT’s Fulbright applicants won awards. The current students and alumni will embark on research projects abroad in 2026-27.
A day in the life of MIT Sloan Fellow Alecia Asiamigbe
The MBA student and entrepreneur is learning to lead a more resilient future with her renewable energy company.