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‘Core states’ to receive assistance focused on job seekers with mental health conditions

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New York, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia will participate as “core states” in fiscal year 2026 in …

By Kendel Jester
Kendel Jester Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement
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5 things to do/not do when supporting your student in finding a major

The arrival of spring means that first year undergraduates are approaching their first opportunity to declare a major. As parents, supporters, mentors or advisors to these students, I want to share a few things to keep in mind as you …

By Erik Pavesic
Erik Pavesic Assistant Director, Career Advising & Training
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Lisa Su ’90, SM ’91, PhD ’94 to deliver MIT’s 2026 Commencement address

Kathy Wren | MIT News Full Story
December 11, 2025

As chair and CEO of AMD, Su has transformed the company, which is now a global leader in high-performance and AI computing. In addition to designing industry-leading CPUs and the specialized …

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MIT ranked No. 1 worldwide for interdisciplinary science by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 highlight MIT’s strength in cross-disciplinary research and innovation.

MIT has been ranked No. 1 worldwide in interdisciplinary science in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026, reflecting the Institute’s long-standing commitment …

By Janine Sazinsky
Janine Sazinsky Employer Relations Coordinator
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The MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex® Annual Scholarship Program

AccessLex Institute® is excited to launch a new scholarship program to support students on their path to law school: The MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex® Annual Scholarship Program.

Students beginning law school in the fall of 2026 now have the chance …

By Tianna Ransom
Tianna Ransom Assistant Director, Career Exploration
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CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to …

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MIT is a hub of passionate students, staff, and faculty working on critical climate and sustainability challenges, but with so …