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Massachusetts Colleges Transition to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus

Julia Remick • March 11, 2020

Several Massachusetts colleges have moved to online classes due to rising concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts.

MIT’s ‘Lean on Me’ to Launch at BC Next Year

Abby Hunt • November 19, 2018

Lean on Me—an anonymous student-to-student texting service—will be launching at Boston College this January. The service originated at MIT when, after a string of suicides at the university, a group of students decided to create something to support student mental health.

Empathy For the Greater Good: Empatica Wearables Serve Double Duty

Alessandro Zenati • March 14, 2018

Rosalind Picard, co-founder of MIT born startup Empatica, is not only interested in helping people predict seizures through her team's patented technology. She also wants to create a more supportive dialogue around seizures among college students.

Lowery Helps Students Learn About Biology and Beyond

Simran Brar • February 18, 2018

“I love teaching students about biology. I love helping them to learn how to think critically...to see what we can accomplish and the power we have as individuals to change the world,” said Laura Anne Lowery, a biology professor at BC.

BetterMIT Innovation Week Emphasizes Importance of Soft Skills

Shan Rizwan • February 18, 2018

A group of MIT freshmen held the first BetterMIT Innovation Week with support from the administration and several on-campus organizations and centers. The event brought thought leaders and innovators together for conversations and workshops.

MIT Case Could Establish Burdensome Legal Precedent

The Heights Editorial Board • November 12, 2017

"In the brief, the signees argue that setting such a precedent would require these employees to make judgments they are not qualified to make."

At MIT, 90 Seconds to Win

Alessandro Zenati • November 12, 2017

A group of 20 entrepreneurs pitched their ideas to a panel of judges under the iconic dome on MIT’s academic campus for a chance to win $5,000 to grow their startups.

BC, 17 Mass. Schools Join Amicus Brief in MIT Suicide Case

Aidan Latona and Jaehun Lee • November 8, 2017

The brief contends that MIT should not be held responsible because it sets a precedent that university employees, even those without mental health expertise, are responsible for detecting students at risk of taking their own lives.

Athletes Boost Potential With Humon

William Batchelor • April 26, 2017

MIT graduates Alessandro Babini and Daniel Wiese founded Humon on the notion that technology and biology could intersect to help athletes amplify their training and understand more about their bodies.

MIT Seeks to Drive Innovative Startups With The Engine

Leo Confalone • November 9, 2016

The Engine, MIT's newest startup accelerator program, hopes to provide innovative businesses with easy access to workspace and equipment in order to promote their growth.

MIT Startup Alfie Aims to Ease Student Debt Burden

Joanna Yuelys • September 14, 2016

Over the last 25 years, the median student debt per student has more than tripled, but MIT startup Alfie hopes to help students regain control of the situation.

MIT Professor Talks M-Pesa Mobile Money Service in Africa

Chris Russo • April 24, 2016

MIT professor Tavneet Suri talked to students on Thursday about M-Pesa, a mobile money service, which primarily functions in Kenya.