New emails show Epstein’s ties to MIT donations from Bill Gates, Leon Black, previously missed by 2020 investigation
Documents released by the DOJ as part of the Epstein Library appear to contradict Bill Gates’s account that Jeffrey Epstein had nothing to do with his donations to MIT in the 2020 Goodwin Procter report.
MIT Buddhist Chaplain Tenzin Priyadarshi corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein about donations in 2017
MIT Buddhist Chaplain Tenzin Priyadarshi and former Media Lab Director Joi Ito corresponded with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from 2015 to 2017 regarding donations for the Prajnopaya Institute, a Buddhist nonprofit organization.
MIT to “monitor” the release of Epstein files before probe decision, President Kornbluth says
MIT President Kornbluth said in an interview that she “recoiled” at new revelations regarding Epstein’s ties with current and former MIT affiliates, but added that the Institute was still “waiting and seeing” before launching a probe.
Nicholas Burns discusses U.S.-China relations and the energy transition in a talk at MIT
On Feb. 10, former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns gave a talk at MIT about the future of U.S.-China relations and the importance of advancing the energy transition for both countries.
MIT ORCD to bolster computing cluster with over 200 NVIDIA B200 GPUs
MIT’s Office of Research Computing and Data is set to deploy over 200 NVIDIA B200 GPUs following a $31 million matching grant from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey.
Sanctuary campus now
MIT Young Democratic Socialists of America call for MIT to end research for DHS and become a sanctuary campus for all.
TFUAP proposal poses vision for future of undergraduate education at MIT
On Feb. 5, 2026, the Task Force on the Undergraduate Academic Program (TFUAP) sent an email to the MIT community sharing their draft proposal, which details potential changes to the GIRs, academic policies, and Institute curriculum requirements.
Associate of Professor Seth Lloyd, former Mechanical Engineering lecturer Michele Reilly, visited Epstein’s island in 2015
Reilly worked part-time at MIT from 2022 to 2025, collaborating with Professor Seth Lloyd, who also cultivated a close relationship with Epstein.
MIT holds 52nd annual MLK celebration luncheon on Feb. 11
On Feb. 11, MIT held the 52nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration luncheon in Walker Memorial.
Epstein’s ties with MIT further revealed in latest DOJ document release
Documents highlight several interactions between Epstein and several MIT affiliates past and present.
MIT’s 7th annual quantum hackathon, iQuHACK, nurtures a new generation of quantum enthusiasts
With only three days to compete, the teams spent every free second huddled in an entanglement of laptops and research papers, searching for the best solution to their chosen challenges.
Ticked off: How Mikki Tal is using Lyme disease to transform women’s health research
Chronic illness is a disproportionately female problem. Dr. Michal “Mikki” Tal took action, not just because she’s a woman, but because she’s an MIT immunoengineer.
More snow on the way this weekend
We are in an active storm pattern this week that will bring multiple chances for snow over the coming days. On Friday, a low pressure system over the Midwest will transfer offshore, spreading snow across the Northeast.
Leif Ove Andsnes fits every round peg into the square hole
On Friday, Jan. 30, seasoned concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes played pieces by Schumann, Kurtág, and Janáček in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall.
Volume 145: Year in Review
Letters from the V145 Editor-in-Chief, News Editors, Campus Life Editor, Arts Editor, Science Editor, and a representative of the Editorial Board.
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My time in Rwanda!
As my first IAP, I’m really glad I spent it in a fresh environment! I really love traveling and teaching math, so this was the best of both worlds.
Stratton’s Cinderella
I felt like a young deer, shivering with curiosity and a bit of fright, knees clacking together, when I first saw you.
What four years at MIT taught me about life
My time here has revealed that happiness is a byproduct of looking beyond ourselves — empathizing with others and doing what we can, however small, to alleviate pain and bolster wellness in those around us.
Lagtrain: On Valentine’s Day and romantic love
Inabakumori: “If I don’t know the words I lost, I’ll set off on a journey, taking a ride on the local train”
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MIT kicks off 52nd annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Feb. 5 speaker panel
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Katie Spivakovsky ’26 named 2026 Churchill Scholar
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2/12 In Short
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Seasonal temperatures return and the melting begins
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Dr. Mouhab Rizkalla talks faith, history at annual “Reason for God” series
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MIT community rallies behind Boston “ICE Out Everywhere” protest
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1/29 In Short
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Where allegations become facts and free speech is selective
Why was my essay on academic freedom and freedom of expression censored while Ian Hutchinson’s defamatory attack was published?
Passing
In current events, signing a compact with the US government to decide who defines MIT would have been passing.
Free speech needs defenders, not gatekeepers
Free speech faces new challenges in all corners of America, and we call on MIT to fight to protect it.
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Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood presents ‘Book of Lives’ at First Parish Church
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The American Repertory Theater’s ‘Wonder’ is an absolute must-see
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Falling into the blue of ‘Serenade’
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The BSO showcases American musical identity with Allison Loggins-Hull, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and Seong-Jin Cho
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Boston Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ returns for the holiday season
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Berklee students bring Coldplay’s spectacle to life
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MIT Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs their fall collection
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Seahawks defense dominates Drake Maye and Patriots to win Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX this past Sunday.
High-powered offense and stout defense leads football to 2-0 start
MIT has outscored opponents 101-13 through two games to start the 2025 season
Women’s soccer 5-1 to start 2025 season
The Engineers opened 2025 as road warriors, with five of their first six games being away… and two being in Texas!
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Seahawks defense dominates Drake Maye and Patriots to win Super Bowl LX
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High-powered offense and stout defense leads football to 2-0 start
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Women’s soccer 5-1 to start 2025 season
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A summer of woe lies ahead for the Celtics
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Women’s Track and Field Wins Program’s First NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championship
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Spring Varsity Sports Review
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MIT Club Frisbee: Grim Beavers and Munchers Compete at Sectionals
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Kip Clark Convos
MIT students are always in motion, but what do we miss when we never pause? A conversation with Kip Clark, known for his “Free Listening” sign, reveals what’s at stake.
Patrick Mang and Katherine Panebianco: dual perspectives on physics at MIT
Not one, but two perspectives on physics at MIT.
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Kip Clark Convos
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Patrick Mang and Katherine Panebianco: dual perspectives on physics at MIT
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The art of the side quest, and why time is ticking by faster
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I went to the museum
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Fail loudly, dream louder
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Crashing out: MIT culture or a sign of something deeper?
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Have we forgotten the joy of creation?
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Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions are in, and this year the science agrees
Late January was especially cold. Here’s why.
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Chocoholics Unite!
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Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions are in, and this year the science agrees
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MIT dives into the future of quantum technology at QMIT launch
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The quest to make vaccines affordable
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The bacterial fugitives behind hospital-acquired pneumonia
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Paper folding blends math, art, and science at OrigaMIT 2025
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MIT Science Bowl turns ten
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