MIT presidency

‘Hockfield Day’ celebrates MIT’s 16th presidentThousands gathered for a fun-filled fete for Susan Hockfield.

Human touchIn many quarters, reaction to L. Rafael Reif’s election as MIT president focuses on his personal qualities.

Prepared remarks of President-elect L. Rafael Reif to the MIT community

‘This is a dream I never dared to imagine’President-elect L. Rafael Reif greets the MIT community — and the world — as the Institute’s next leader.

L. Rafael Reif selected as MIT’s 17th presidentAs provost since 2005, the president-elect has inspired innovation and played a critical role in the financial stewardship of the Institute.

Students hail selection of L. Rafael Reif as MIT’s 17th presidentMembers of Student Advisory Committee cite president-elect’s ‘strong leadership and a willingness to engage students’ as provost.

Some MIT freshmen get high-level advisorsTop administrators ‘walk the talk’ by advising members of the Class of 2015.

Exploding the myths of manufacturingMIT conference explores the complex state of an industry showing signs of revival.

An update on the presidential searchThe Institute’s 17th president will be selected according to a rigorous process set forth in the bylaws of the MIT Corporation.

MIT and Harvard launch a ‘revolution in education’Online edX courses will open both universities’ classrooms to the world while enhancing on-campus learning.

Robert Lepage dazzles MIT community during spectacular campus residency April 24-26, 2012Robert Lepage dazzles MIT community during spectacular campus residency April 24-26.

MIT and Harvard announce edXJoint partnership builds on MITx and Harvard distance learning; aims to benefit campus-based education and beyond.

3 Questions: Alan Spoon '73 on fostering leadership for MIT studentsFounder of Community Catalyst Leadership Program discusses coaching relationships and skill development.

May 17 picnic to honor President HockfieldAll faculty, staff and students are invited

Corporation names members of Presidential Search CommitteePanel includes 12 members of the Corporation and 10 faculty members; six students named to Student Advisory Committee.

Slideshow: 2012 MIT Excellence Awards

Looking to the futureSusan Hockfield's letter to the community

Susan Hockfield to step downMIT’s 16th president led Institute in service to nation and world; met recession with unprecedented fundraising success and careful budget management.

MIT honors Martin Luther King Jr. at 38th annual breakfastDiversity and education among breakfast-table topics.

MIT and the Civil WarPresident Susan Hockfield speaks on the struggle for America’s future — then and now.

MIT faculty speak at the World Economic Forum in DavosTalks explore the mind/machine interface and the science of predicting the economy, among other topics.

MIT faculty see promise in American manufacturingStudy group is tackling hard questions about what it will take to stoke renewal.

DARPA administrators: Just make itAgency Director Regina Dugan and Deputy Director Ken Gabriel speak about revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.

Sal Khan to deliver 2012 Commencement addressOnline-education pioneer, MIT alumnus to speak to the Class of 2012 on June 8.

Chu: New materials could be transformativeCiting historical examples, U.S. secretary of energy argues that the nation can still regain its manufacturing leadership.

Rebuilding American manufacturingWhite House working group convenes at MIT to examine how new technologies can create economic growth and more jobs in the United States.

Digging for answersMIT, Pfizer hold groundbreaking for new biomedical research facility in Kendall Square.