Writing & Speeches

Dear members of the MIT community,

In my time as president, I have been very clear that protecting freedom of expression is deeply important to the intellectual health and vitality of MIT. I have also been clear that we absolutely reject…

Dear members of the MIT community,

Recently, Harvard University filed suit to block a federal action to eliminate all grant funding it receives from the US government.

This afternoon, we joined a broad group of US research universities in filing this…

Teddy, and Megha ­– thank you both. 

Good afternoon, everyone! Governor Healey. The members of the Class of 1975, in their incredibly fashionable red jackets! And of course, all the members of the Class of 2025 – and your devoted family and friends!

Dear members of the MIT community,

From the start of my time here, I’ve focused on helping the people of MIT find new ways to do big things together, accelerating our progress and increasing our impact through a suite of presidential initiatives.

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Dear members of the MIT community, especially those who come to us from abroad,

I write to you in profound disbelief. The action the federal government took today to bar Harvard from having international students is devastating for American excellence,…

Dear members of the MIT community,

As I’ve said many times, MIT is in the talent business. Our success depends on attracting exceptionally talented people of every background, from across the country and around the world, and making sure everyone at MIT feels…