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About the Provost
At MIT, the provost is in good companyProvost Cynthia Barnhart serves as MIT’s chief academic and budget officer, driving excellence in education and research across the Institute with the support of the Office of the Provost. The provost’s team provides essential services for MIT faculty and staff—from campus planning to coordinating international activities to promoting the arts.
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Provost Office Updates
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Philip Khoury to step down as vice provost for the arts
The professor of history expanded MIT’s arts infrastructure and championed its arts faculty, while providing new opportunities for students and… -
Q&A: A roadmap for revolutionizing health care through data-driven innovation
A new book coauthored by Vice Provost Dimitris Bertsimas explores how analytics is driving decisions and outcomes in health care. -
MIT Press announces new Faculty and Alumni Book Awards
Awards honor the enduring importance of books and their authors within the MIT community.
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Vice Provost Philip Khoury to step down
I write today to announce that Philip Khoury will step down as vice provost for the arts effective… -
Working Group on Scholarly Content and Generative AI
We write today to announce the launch of a working group that will advise the Institute on best… -
Graduate Research Assistant Tuition Subsidy
Following engagement with faculty and the deans of our schools and college, we will soon change the… -
Update to international travel guidance
I encourage you to review the guidance and share it with members of your department, lab, or center… -
Register to participate in Commencement 2025
MIT Commencement is a time for everyone at the Institute to recognize and celebrate the…
Stories from across the Institute
At MIT, we empower excellenceJust as our culture of science and engineering permeates MIT, so does our commitment to creativity and free expression. The Provost’s Office supports individual achievement while promoting a strong sense of belonging which allows us to challenge our curiosities and thrive inclusively.
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AI-enabled translations initiative empowers Ukrainian learners with new skills
Ukrainian students and collaborators provide high-quality translations of MIT OpenCourseWare educational resources. -
Six from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2025
The prestigious honor society announces nearly 250 new members. -
The Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building opens with Sonic Jubilance
An exuberant performance included five premieres by MIT composers, a fitting tribute to open the new home of MIT Music and launch the MIT arts festival Artfinity.
