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Two tech entrepreneurs who built their billion-dollar company at MIT just donated $6 million to help the next generation of student founders turn their ideas into world-changing businesses. The gift will supercharge MIT's delta v accelerator, tripling funding for student startups and bringing in mentors from companies like HubSpot and Okta.
Saudi Arabia is sending over 1,000 students to the world's top 30 universities annually, with MIT now counting the Kingdom as its second-largest source of international students after China. The transformation is part of Vision 2030's push to build globally competitive skills.
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.
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.
A revolutionary steel designed at MIT in the 1980s conquered Formula One racing and is now coming home to power student-built race cars. The same material that gave Red Bull four world championships will compete this June in MIT's electric vehicle.
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.
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.
Nearly half of U.S. high schools don't offer calculus, effectively locking students out of STEM careers. MIT just launched a program connecting volunteer tutors with underserved students nationwide.
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.
Four MIT students who attended a free middle school STEM program are now running it, creating a powerful cycle of inspiration. This summer, they'll welcome 80 Boston-area students to the same transformative experience that shaped their futures.
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.
Despite ongoing war, MIT students are partnering with Ukrainian city leaders to design innovation strategies for Vinnytsia's 400,000 residents. The collaboration brings hope and practical solutions to a city determined to build a better tomorrow.
A star from Ghana's beloved National Science and Mathematics Quiz just earned his computer science degree from MIT, one of the world's top universities. Prince Debrah's journey from high school quiz champion to MIT graduate shows what's possible when talent meets opportunity.
Two MIT professors created a groundbreaking class where computer science students learn to design chatbots that help young people grow socially confident instead of becoming addicted. The course combines anthropology and coding to make technology more humane.
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.
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.
Four MIT students just earned one of science's most coveted awards, unlocking five years of funding to pursue breakthrough research that could change the world. The Hertz Foundation Fellowship gives them rare freedom to innovate without financial constraints.
MIT students created a wearable device that uses AI and electrical pulses to guide hand movements, winning top honors at a 48-hour hackathon. The prototype could one day help people learn new skills or recover from injuries.
An MIT grad student went to Panama expecting to crunch numbers for a real estate project. Instead, she discovered how thoughtful development can build community without displacement.
College teams just showed NASA how the next generation plans to power the moon. MIT students took top honors at NASA's 2026 innovation competition with a breakthrough lunar energy system that could support future Artemis missions.
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