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Through the @MIT Concourse program, first-year students study the humanities alongside their math and science GIRs. It's a place, says senior Johnnie Jones VI, where "magic happens." @MIT_SHASS news.mit.edu/2026/discoverin…

Discovering the value of humanistic inquiry

Students in in MIT’s Concourse first-year learning community study the humanities as well as taking their core math, science, and engineering courses together. In this tight-knit community, they...

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Two years ago, MIT students started the Doctors Without Gravity club. With over 100 members already, the club has taken off. Interested in learning more about Space Medicine? -- Check out this story: tinyurl.com/4y2vw99t
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At @MIT’s Undergraduate Advising Center, students can find guidance, community, mentorship, resources, and sometimes just a friendly face (or a wagging tail from Winni, the center's canine greeter). 🎥 Take a look inside: bit.ly/4iZQvA2
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Q2 PE&W registration opens Wed, Oct 7 @ 8a ET and is first-come, first-served —spots fill quickly even with many course sections offered. Courses run Oct 26-Dec 10. Learn to skate dance meditate lift weights practice martial arts or explore backpacking. tinyurl.com/bdee8rbw
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Scenes from MIT’s women’s soccer team game vs. Wellesley. The Engineers won 5-0! #Rolltech #ThisisMIT
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U.S. News names MIT the nation’s top university for 2026-2027. Congratulations, Engineers! tinyurl.com/3ha7yejm
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All MIT students are offered a discount on MBTA passes. Visit this site for more information: web.mit.edu/Facilities/trans…
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MIT students can get a free subscription to the Boston Globe, New York Times, Financial Times, and other publications through MIT libraries. Sign up with your MIT email. libguides.mit.edu/news/home
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Hundreds of MIT students participated in Rush last weekend. Nearly 37% of MIT students live in a fraternity, sorority, or an independent living group (FSILGs). Want to learn more? tinyurl.com/MIT-FSILG
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Yesterday, several first-year students from the MIT Class of 2030 took part in a 3.0-mile Fun Run. Next year, the Class of 2031 will have to run just a bit further: 3.1 miles. #ThisisMIT
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Group photo of first-year students and MIT recreation staff at the start of the 3.0 mile Fun Run for the Class of 2030.

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Welcome first-year students and welcome back to all returning students! #ThisisMIT
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At MIT’s New Vassar residence hall, students took the plunge—literally. Guava the dog wisely chose to stay out of the dunk tank's splash zone. #ThisisMIT
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MIT Spectrum@MIT_SpectrumSep 3
Scholarship support helped Bailey McIntyre ’26 make the most of her MIT experience, from pursuing her education to leading with @MITAthletics on the field hockey team. Read her story bit.ly/3SEmhb7

MIT Scholarships: Field Hockey Standout Has Clear Shot at Goals

In the classroom and on the field hockey field, Bailey McIntyre ’26 made the most of her opportunities at MIT

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Current MIT students can buy subsidized annual Bluebikes memberships. Valid MIT email and credit card are required to complete your membership sign-up. tinyurl.com/2sc3sknm #MIT #Bluebikes
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Q1 Physical Education & Wellness Registration opens Friday, Sept. 4, 8 am. Courses run from Sept. 14 – Oct. 22. Try something new with Tsegball, Spikeball, improv dance, backpacking, or orienteering games to build skills, confidence, & community. Register: tinyurl.com/bdee8rbw
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MIT students in the club dynaMIT spend two weeks each August teaching middle school students STEM principles through fun activities, inspiring them to become the next generation of scientists and innovators. Today’s activity was Solar S'mores. tinyurl.com/bddst898
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Fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups at #MIT offer leadership opportunities as well as lifelong friendships and memories. Nearly 37 percent of undergrads join an FSILG. tinyurl.com/MIT-FSILG
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Three students standing in front of a bouncy slide at the Greek Carnival.

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Six students wearing white shirts standing on the Kresge oval on MIT's campus.

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It’s that time of year…MIT students are back and moving into their residence halls this week. Welcome back to campus! #ThisisMIT
Movers help a family move bags into bin for Move In Day.

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Three MIT employees wearing red shirts helping with Move in Day

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Great to see former MIT BrainTrust club member Dr. Alissa Totman ’13 featured in a story on Slice of MIT! tinyurl.com/bdd4rkft
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