Boston community braves frigid weather to protest Trump administration in walkout
On Jan. 20, 2026, over 100 people gathered in front of Boston’s Ruggles Station to participate in the nationwide “Free America” walkout despite frigid temperatures.
Bad Ideas Weekend 2026 featured 28 unconventional student-run events
From Friday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 25, MIT students participated in eccentric events during Bad Ideas Weekend, an IAP tradition during which students run and organize events based on humorous ideas.
National Geographic photojournalist Ami Vitale gives talk at MIT on Jan. 22
On Thursday, Jan. 22, award-winning National Geographic photojournalist Ami Vitale gave a talk at MIT about using photography to cultivate empathy and hope worldwide.
Intense cold continues and more snow on the way
The Miller A nor’easter then comes up the coast, threatening Eastern New England on Sunday. A track close to the coast would bring a major blizzard, while a track further offshore would mean minimal impacts.
Major winter storm to deliver 1-2 feet of snow across New England
In the evening, snowfall rates may exceed 2” per hour, making travel nearly impossible. Heavy snow will continue through midnight and the wind will start to pick up.
Akorfa Dagadu ’26 named 2026–27 Schwarzman Scholar
On Jan. 15, the Schwarzman Scholars Program welcomed 150 scholars to its 11th cohort, including MIT’s Akorfa Dagadu ’26.
Swedish Minister of Migration Johan Forssell visits MIT on Jan. 13
From Jan. 12 to 13, Swedish Minister of Migration Johan Forssell visited Boston with a delegation of leaders from six major universities in Sweden. They hoped to build new collaborations with American research leaders in industry and higher education.
The Providence Bureau of Invest-Egg-Ations wins the 2026 MIT Mystery Hunt
One of the largest puzzlehunts in the world, MIT’s Mystery Hunt challenges teams to solve a series of puzzles and meta puzzles to find a coin hidden on campus during the Martin Luther King Day Weekend.
Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant NAYA opens Kendall Square location on Jan. 14
On Jan. 14, Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant chain NAYA opened its Kendall Square location on Main St.
The American Repertory Theater’s ‘Wonder’ is an absolute must-see
Bursting with vibrant colors, tear-jerking musical numbers, and what can only be described as middle school spunk, the musical offers a vision of hope for a more accepting world.
Falling into the blue of ‘Serenade’
DK and Seungkwan deliver the powerful high notes that are a signature aspect of the Seventeen’s explosive final choruses. However, as DxS, their vocal colors and nuance take center stage, highlighting the full range of their artistry.
The BSO showcases American musical identity with Allison Loggins-Hull, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and Seong-Jin Cho
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of American democracy, the concert was one part of the BSO’s “E Pluribus Unum: From Many, One” series.
MIT dives into the future of quantum technology at QMIT launch
Experts from MIT and the quantum industry gathered in the Schwarzman College of Computing on Dec. 8, 2025 to discuss MIT’s role in the emerging field.
The quest to make vaccines affordable
Koch Institute principal investigator Dr. Ana Jaklenec on translating experiments in academia into commercialized real-world products.
