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Nearly 100 MIT students are bringing friendship and hope to Boston residents living with brain injuries through a program that's been changing lives since 1998. Some bonds have lasted over a decade, with buddies staying connected long after students graduate.
A dozen MIT students traded textbooks for turnips in Barcelona, cooking meals for migrants and building greenhouses as part of a hands-on climate resilience course. The three-week program centered community solutions over high-tech fixes.
MIT graduate students are spending their summers helping cities and communities secure millions in funding for climate and economic projects. The Freedom Summer Fellowship has placed 31 students with organizations across America, contributing to over $100 million in successful grant applications.
Students at MIT are transforming Friday and Saturday nights with substance-free events that drew over 2,000 attendees last fall. From boba craft nights to Halloween ice skating, the 20-year tradition proves community beats stress.
An MIT senior who started college planning to be a doctor discovered a bigger mission: using technology and community partnerships to solve health disparities across three continents. Her AI-powered health chatbot is now bridging care gaps in rural Argentina.
One high school student in rural Montana is the only calculus learner in their district, but they're not studying alone. Thanks to MIT undergrads offering free weekly tutoring by Zoom, students nationwide are getting expert help in this gateway subject to STEM careers.
MIT students running ambitious engineering projects are discovering that technical skills alone aren't enough. A specialized leadership program is helping them turn complex team challenges into competition wins.
After toxic smoke from burning riverbed waste hospitalized seven students, 500 MIT students protested and successfully forced their university to block illegal garbage trucks. The university registrar now supports their demand for permanent waste management solutions.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off, MIT's curling and figure skating clubs are hosting watch parties that bring together students who share a love for ice sports. From beginners to former national competitors, these clubs prove you're never too late to find your community on ice.
MIT's Pappalardo Apprentice program combines metallurgy, fabrication skills, and peer mentoring in what students call "the most wicked lab on campus." Now celebrating its 10th year, juniors and seniors are casting replica 1899 anchor windlasses while mastering trades that blend art with engineering.