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U.S. News names MIT the nation’s top university for 2026-2027. Congratulations, Engineers! tinyurl.com/3ha7yejm
MIT sailboat on the Charles River.

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All MIT students are offered a discount on MBTA passes. Visit this site for more information: web.mit.edu/Facilities/trans…
Entrance to the MIT/Kendall subway (T) stop.

ALT Entrance to the MIT/Kendall subway (T) stop.

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MIT students can get a free subscription to the Boston Globe, New York Times, Financial Times, and other publications through MIT libraries. Sign up with your MIT email. libguides.mit.edu/news/home
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Hundreds of MIT students participated in Rush last weekend. Nearly 37% of MIT students live in a fraternity, sorority, or an independent living group (FSILGs). Want to learn more? tinyurl.com/MIT-FSILG
Hundreds of students gather for Rush on the Kresge oval at MIT.

ALT Hundreds of students gather for Rush on the Kresge oval at MIT.

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Yesterday, several first-year students from the MIT Class of 2030 took part in a 3.0-mile Fun Run. Next year, the Class of 2031 will have to run just a bit further: 3.1 miles. #ThisisMIT
A group of students start to a Fun Run in front of the Z Center.

ALT A group of students start to a Fun Run in front of the Z Center.

Group photo of first-year students and MIT recreation staff at the start of the 3.0 mile Fun Run for the Class of 2030.

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Welcome first-year students and welcome back to all returning students! #ThisisMIT
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At MIT’s New Vassar residence hall, students took the plunge—literally. Guava the dog wisely chose to stay out of the dunk tank's splash zone. #ThisisMIT
A group of students watch as a student sits in a dunk tank. A dog watches from a distance.

ALT A group of students watch as a student sits in a dunk tank. A dog watches from a distance.

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MIT Spectrum@MIT_Spectrum
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Scholarship support helped Bailey McIntyre ’26 make the most of her MIT experience, from pursuing her education to leading with @MITAthletics on the field hockey team. Read her story bit.ly/3SEmhb7

MIT Scholarships: Field Hockey Standout Has Clear Shot at Goals

In the classroom and on the field hockey field, Bailey McIntyre ’26 made the most of her opportunities at MIT

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Current MIT students can buy subsidized annual Bluebikes memberships. Valid MIT email and credit card are required to complete your membership sign-up. tinyurl.com/2sc3sknm #MIT #Bluebikes
Dozens of Bluebikes parked at a BlueBike rental station.

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Q1 Physical Education & Wellness Registration opens Friday, Sept. 4, 8 am. Courses run from Sept. 14 – Oct. 22. Try something new with Tsegball, Spikeball, improv dance, backpacking, or orienteering games to build skills, confidence, & community. Register: tinyurl.com/bdee8rbw
Poster for extreme physical education courses showing a group of students standing in the snow at the base of a mountain

ALT Poster for extreme physical education courses showing a group of students standing in the snow at the base of a mountain

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MIT students in the club dynaMIT spend two weeks each August teaching middle school students STEM principles through fun activities, inspiring them to become the next generation of scientists and innovators. Today’s activity was Solar S'mores. tinyurl.com/bddst898
Two MIT students show middle school students how to use a pizza box to make a solar device to make s'mores.

ALT Two MIT students show middle school students how to use a pizza box to make a solar device to make s'mores.

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Fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups at #MIT offer leadership opportunities as well as lifelong friendships and memories. Nearly 37 percent of undergrads join an FSILG. tinyurl.com/MIT-FSILG
Five students standing outside at the Greek Carnival in spring 2026.

ALT Five students standing outside at the Greek Carnival in spring 2026.

Three students standing in front of a bouncy slide at the Greek Carnival.

ALT Three students standing in front of a bouncy slide at the Greek Carnival.

Six students wearing white shirts standing on the Kresge oval on MIT's campus.

ALT Six students wearing white shirts standing on the Kresge oval on MIT's campus.

Two students wearing black sweatshirts standing in front of the MIT Stratton Student Union.

ALT Two students wearing black sweatshirts standing in front of the MIT Stratton Student Union.

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It’s that time of year…MIT students are back and moving into their residence halls this week. Welcome back to campus! #ThisisMIT
Movers help a family move bags into bin for Move In Day.

ALT Movers help a family move bags into bin for Move In Day.

Three MIT employees wearing red shirts helping with Move in Day

ALT Three MIT employees wearing red shirts helping with Move in Day

Group shot of people moving into East Campus

ALT Group shot of people moving into East Campus

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Great to see former MIT BrainTrust club member Dr. Alissa Totman ’13 featured in a story on Slice of MIT! tinyurl.com/bdd4rkft
Dr. Alissa Totman wearing a blue dress standing outside

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MIT student Sydney Baller loves McCormick Hall and its community, and wants to serve as a bridge to its next residents as the building prepares for renovations. tinyurl.com/42546f56
Sydney Baller standing in front of McCormick Hall

ALT Sydney Baller standing in front of McCormick Hall

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This fall, the Division of Student Life at MIT will welcome a new Vice Chancellor. We’re excited to announce that Akirah Bradley-Armstrong, EdD, will join us in late October! #ThisisMIT
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong standing in front a wooden beam wall.

ALT Akirah Bradley-Armstrong standing in front a wooden beam wall.

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MIT Athletics@MITAthletics
Jul 27
A GPA of 3.846 on a 4.0 scale during the past academic year resulted in the women’s basketball team ranking third on the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. mitathletics.com/news/2026/7…

MIT Ranks Third on WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

ATLANTA, Ga. – A grade point average of 3.846 on a 4.0 scale during the past academic year resulted in the MIT women's basketball team ranking third on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association...

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Dilin Meloni, MIT men’s soccer team captain, is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating for his fellow student-athletes at MIT. Read more: tinyurl.com/52zf7jbf #Soccer #MIT
Dilin Meloni with a soccer ball at his feet on a playing field. Photo by Gil Talbot

ALT Dilin Meloni with a soccer ball at his feet on a playing field. Photo by Gil Talbot

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Building on the GradThriving initiative by the Office of Graduate Education, 2 create opportunities for Institute-wide graduate student engagement focused on joy and well-being, OGE, Division of Student Life & International Student Office organized several World Cup watch parties.
Students gathered in the WellBeing Center to watch World Cup matches.

ALT Students gathered in the WellBeing Center to watch World Cup matches.

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