Student life

Sports Shorts for Jan. 7: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMen’s basketball opens conference play with victory; Faculty Athletics Rep. Hank Smith honored by NFF

Skoltech, MIT reflect on first year of collaborationAnniversary event celebrates international ties.

The What, Who, and How of DUE: Global Education and Career Development (GECD)Global Education & Career Development (GECD) comprises three complementary areas within one office.

Young African leaders propose paths to prosperity for the continentMembers of Youth Think Tank meet with Legatum Center staff and fellows at MIT.

MIT Chapel is open dawn to duskThis week, chaplains especially available for private conversations

Sports Shorts for Dec. 17: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsPhillips named MAC Shooter of the Month; Desmaris named Regional Coach of the Year

System Design and Management student establishes MIT’s first mining clubMining, Oil and Gas Club has sparked interest outside of MIT, notes Juan Esteban Montero.

Navy ROTC Leadership Lab — not a typical lab at MIT

Aiming deep with the Marine Robotics TeamJacqueline Sly ’14 and Tommy Moriarty ’14 discuss their experiences and lessons learned leading the Marine Robotics Team.

Bose Corporation and MIT students meet for speed mentorshipStudent-led social impact ideas furthered with insights from Bose employees and executives.

Spielbauer and Hao earn volleyball Academic All-America honors

Sports Shorts for Dec. 10: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsKuo, Lewis named soccer All-Americans; Silva named Regional Coach of the Year

School within a school: MIT ConcourseA learning community in which MIT freshmen explore the sciences, humanities and social sciences in a small, close-knit community (with a kitchen!)

New financial aid system replaces paper-based award letters with online notificationSystem provides better tracking of financial aid application and eliminates costly paper-based notifications.

Sloan student is dressed for success — in her own line of clothesAminata Kane MBA ’13 aims to have a positive social impact on the African continent while making great-fitting clothes.

MIT Together helps students find helpNew website and campaign demystifies, destigmatizes seeking support.

Lindsey Anne Gilman: Better boiling for more efficient energy production

Building a better worldFrom fuel cells to bamboo, and from Tanzania to Brazil, MIT senior Arfa Aijazi crosses borders and disciplines to make an impact.

Sports Shorts for Dec. 3: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMIT suffers first loss of season in men's basketball; Institute to host Division III men's volleyball championship

Nearly half of sophomore class enrolls in UPOP503 members of the Class of 2015 sign up for Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program.

MIT Medical marks World Diabetes Day with community outreachProvides information to Institute community members on risk factors for the disease.

LBGTQA Provincetown Retreat celebrates 10 yearsAnnual retreat offers a place for introspection, community building

Engineers make good dancersMIT's thriving ballroom dance team is one of the largest in the area.

Sports Shorts for Nov. 26: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsMcShane, Wharton named field hockey All-Americans; men’s, women’s basketball teams sweep weekend doubleheader

Sports Shorts for Nov. 20: A weekly wrap-up of MIT varsity athleticsTaylor named All-American; Manion named Elite 89 Award recipient; men’s basketball opens with a pair of wins

When it comes to fostering innovation, student group says 'Do it!'Lady Gaga collaborator and Interscope executive highlights do.it@MIT’s wide-ranging approach.