Search

Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions

10151 results for "mit students"

MIT Accelerator Gets $6M to Launch Student Startups
Innovation•Feb 24

MIT Accelerator Gets $6M to Launch Student Startups

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.

MIT News•3 min read
MIT Names New Vice Chancellor to Lead Student Life
Acts of Kindness•Aug 7

MIT Names New Vice Chancellor to Lead Student Life

Akirah Bradley-Armstrong will join MIT this October to lead student life for thousands of undergrad and graduate students. The accomplished educator brings decades of experience supporting student success, mental health, and campus community.

MIT News•2 min read
Saudi Students Now #2 at MIT, 1,000+ Reach Top Universities
Acts of Kindness•Jan 21

Saudi Students Now #2 at MIT, 1,000+ Reach Top Universities

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.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)•2 min read
MIT Students Befriend 100+ Bostonians With Brain Injuries
Acts of Kindness•May 6

MIT Students Befriend 100+ Bostonians With Brain Injuries

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 News•2 min read
MIT Provost Shows Students How to Thrive Under Pressure
Acts of Kindness•Jun 30

MIT Provost Shows Students How to Thrive Under Pressure

When deadlines overwhelm graduate students, MIT Provost Anantha Chandrakasan steps in with a message that changes everything: one missed milestone won't define your career. His mentorship model is helping young researchers build confidence without burning out.

MIT News•3 min read
MIT Leadership Program Transforms Student Engineers Into Leaders
Innovation•Mar 6

MIT Leadership Program Transforms Student Engineers Into Leaders

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.

MIT News•3 min read
MIT Sandbox Turns Student Ideas Into $8.7B Impact
Solutions•Aug 29

MIT Sandbox Turns Student Ideas Into $8.7B Impact

A decade-old MIT program has helped student entrepreneurs build companies worth billions by giving them money to fail fast and try again. One founder's third attempt created a $550 million firm whose breakthrough cancer drug is now shrinking tumors in patients out of options.

MIT News•3 min read
MIT Steel Powers Formula One Winners, Now Student Race Cars
Innovation•May 21

MIT Steel Powers Formula One Winners, Now Student Race Cars

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.

MIT News•3 min read
MIT Students Bond Over Curling and Figure Skating Passion
Sports•Feb 5

MIT Students Bond Over Curling and Figure Skating Passion

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 News•3 min read
MIT Students Launch 13 Startups Solving Real Problems
Innovation•Sep 16

MIT Students Launch 13 Startups Solving Real Problems

Twenty-eight MIT students turned their summer into startup success, unveiling companies tackling healthcare costs, cybersecurity threats, and manufacturing challenges. Each team received $75,000 and expert mentorship to build solutions the world needs.

MIT News•2 min read
MIT Students Host 2,000+ at Weekly Wellness Events
Acts of Kindness•Mar 21

MIT Students Host 2,000+ at Weekly Wellness Events

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.

MIT News•2 min read
MIT Students Tutor Calculus in Schools That Don't Offer It
Acts of Kindness•Jun 24

MIT Students Tutor Calculus in Schools That Don't Offer It

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.

MIT Technology Review•2 min read
MIT Students Tutor High Schoolers in Calculus Across US
Acts of Kindness•Mar 10

MIT Students Tutor High Schoolers in Calculus Across US

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 News•3 min read
MIT Students Who Started as Kids Now Lead STEM Camp
Acts of Kindness•Jun 26

MIT Students Who Started as Kids Now Lead STEM Camp

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 News•3 min read
MIT Students Help Cities Win $100M in Climate Grants
Acts of Kindness•Apr 4

MIT Students Help Cities Win $100M in Climate Grants

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.

MIT News•2 min read
MIT Factory Teaches 500 Students Modern Manufacturing
Innovation•Jul 9

MIT Factory Teaches 500 Students Modern Manufacturing

A desktop device designed in an MIT basement is transforming how manufacturing gets taught across North America. Nearly 500 students have already learned advanced automation through hands-on experience instead of textbooks.

MIT News•2 min read
MIT Course Connects Students with Alumni Startup Founders
Daily Mix•Jul 10

MIT Course Connects Students with Alumni Startup Founders

MIT's new mechanical engineering course brings successful alumni founders into the classroom to share real entrepreneurship lessons. Students learn from companies like iRobot and Formlabs that have created thousands of jobs worldwide.

MIT News•3 min read
MIT Student Helps Indian Teens Run Real Experiment at CERN
Community Heroes•Aug 29

MIT Student Helps Indian Teens Run Real Experiment at CERN

Six high school students from across India cold-emailed an MIT physics grad student for help. Now they're conducting particle physics research that could advance one of the world's largest neutrino experiments.

MIT News•3 min read
MIT Students Help Ukraine City Plan Economic Future
Innovation•May 15

MIT Students Help Ukraine City Plan Economic Future

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.

Google News - Economic Growth•3 min read
Ghanaian Student Prince Debrah Graduates MIT with CS Degree
Community Heroes•Jun 7

Ghanaian Student Prince Debrah Graduates MIT with CS Degree

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read

Showing 20 of 10151