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Akorfa Dagadu named 2027 Schwarzman Scholar

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on January 22, 2026

MIT undergraduate Akorfa Dagadu has been named a Schwarzman Scholar and will join the program’s Class of 2026-27 scholars from 40 countries and 83 universities. This year’s 150 …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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New event series: Explore Fulbright!

Interested in pursuing a Fulbright? Distinguished Fellowships is introducing a new series spotlighting specific Fulbright countries and the Fulbright program’s spirit of international educational exchange.

In these informal, in-person sessions, you can chat with a visiting Fulbright Scholar or Fulbright …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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Professional Development Workshops with the hosts of the Squiggly Career Podcast

Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, hosts of The Squiggly Career, are coming to campus on Friday, February 27 to lead two workshops on professional development for graduate students. RSVP for one or both workshops!
How to succeed in your squiggly …

By Tara Thakurta
Tara Thakurta Graduate Community Fellow
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Four from MIT named 2026 Rhodes Scholars

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Published by MIT News on November 15, 2025

Vivian Chinoda ’25, Alice Hall, Sofia Lara, and Sophia Wang ’24 have been selected as 2026 Rhodes Scholars and will begin fully funded postgraduate studies at the …

By Julia Mongo
Julia Mongo Staff Writer and Advisor
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3 Takeaways from the Women in Tech Trek at MathWorks

Three insights MIT students gained from connecting with engineers at MathWorks.

MIT students recently visited the MathWorks Lakeside Campus in Natick, MA, for a Women in Tech Trek—an event designed for those exploring careers in technology and engineering. The program …

By Janine Sazinsky
Janine Sazinsky Employer Relations Coordinator
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Featured Resources

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Looking to hire MIT students? Start by reviewing our recruiting policies and advice for equitable hiring practices and recruiting underrepresented students

The MIT community is comprised of diverse populations, drawing in students and postdoctoral scholars from around the globe. We embrace …

Virtual career fairs offer the opportunity for students and employers to connect in ways that transcend physical distances, at greater …

Handshake 101: What it is & how to use it*

CAPD is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone we serve. If you need any disability-related accommodations to …

PhD Career Pathways

The Council of Graduate Schools’ PhD Career Pathways project is a multi-phase initiative to improve doctoral education through data collection, …