Diversity
Finding his voice
January 17, 2013
First-generation college student Eric Trac makes the most of MIT — whether through medical research or community service.
The hidden history of Bengali Harlem
January 7, 2013
MIT professor’s new book details the overlooked waves of South Asian immigrants to the United States.
MIT admits 650 talented and diverse students through early action
December 19, 2012
Changes in admissions process keep pace with rise in applications.
Building a better world
December 4, 2012
From fuel cells to bamboo, and from Tanzania to Brazil, MIT senior Arfa Aijazi crosses borders and disciplines to make an impact.
LBGTQA Provincetown Retreat celebrates 10 years
November 29, 2012
Annual retreat offers a place for introspection, community building
2012-13 Xerox-MIT fellows celebrated
November 13, 2012
Fellowship program was established to support top-tier engineering students — especially women and other groups traditionally underrepresented.
MIT welcomes six new MLK visiting professors and scholars
November 6, 2012
Appointments also extended for five current MLK visitors.
Physics department head honored for diversity efforts
October 9, 2012
Bertschinger to receive honor from MAES-Latinos in Engineering and Science
One dorm, a world of culture
September 21, 2012
Maseeh Hall introduces late night cultural study breaks.
Harris to receive President’s Award from NOBCChE
September 14, 2012
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers to honor professor, associate provost on Sept. 28.
MIT and peer institutions file Supreme Court amicus brief supporting consideration of race in admissions
August 14, 2012
The Institute and 13 other leading universities reaffirm the value of diversity as justices consider a challenge to undergraduate admissions policies at the University of Texas.
Also labeled: MIT Administration, Students, Amicus brief, President L. Rafael Reif, Supreme Court, Undergraduate
Freshman Jimenez-Galindo and junior Trac win de Courtivron Prizes
April 17, 2012
Prize honors cross-cultural fluency
Also labeled: Arts, Awards, honors and fellowships, Books and authors, Humanities, Language, Students, Undergraduate, Global
If the people will lead …
March 9, 2012
At an MIT panel on the future of black politics, scholars discuss the need for civic engagement at a time of economic stress.
The helper
March 7, 2012
Senior puts engineering skills, desire to serve toward improving the lives of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.
Also labeled: Aging, Athletics, Basketball, Mechanical engineering, Sports, Student life, Students, Underrepresented minorities
Five things about the Office of Multicultural Programs
February 17, 2012
Inaugural director La-Tarri Canty discusses OMP’s purpose and plans.
MIT honors Martin Luther King Jr. at 38th annual breakfast
February 10, 2012
Diversity and education among breakfast-table topics.
An important new book on alumnus Robert Taylor
February 1, 2012
The nation’s first professionally trained African-American architect
Diversity and excellence explored at Institute summit
January 31, 2012
Faculty and students offered multiple perspectives on race and gender
Also labeled: Contests and academic competitions, Faculty, Special events and guest speakers, Staff, Students
2011-2012 Xerox-MIT fellows celebrated
December 7, 2011
Fellowship program was established to support top-tier engineering students — especially women and other groups traditionally underrepresented.
DOW-MIT Access Program shows reality and rewards of graduate school
October 17, 2011
Weekend of activities introduces undergrads to opportunities in chemical engineering, chemistry and materials science.
Video: Interphase program at MIT
September 8, 2011
Rigorous program introduces new freshmen to life at the Institute.
Rambeloarison and Wang win inaugural Isabelle de Courtivron Prizes
May 19, 2011
New MIT prize honors cross-cultural fluency — an ability key to leadership and success in today's global world.
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships, Education, teaching, academics, Humanities, Global, Leadership, Students
Alum-astronaut Robert Satcher: ‘We need to get everybody on board’
February 24, 2011
Delivers keynote address at the annual Laureates and Leaders induction ceremony
A migration that shaped a nation
February 24, 2011
In MIT talk, author Isabel Wilkerson discusses how the Great Migration changed American history.
Also labeled: Books and authors, History, Special events and guest speakers, Regional relations, Writing
IAP active bystander workshop taping: a huge success
February 14, 2011
Sloan fellows and MBAs work together to develop videos to train future student leaders.
MLK Leadership Awards honor three individuals, one program
February 11, 2011
Recognize service that reflects the civil rights leader’s ideals
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