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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 12h

During the 2025 labor AI contract negotiations between healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance of Health Care Unions, front-line workers were more receptive to AI when reassurance came from union reps they knew personally. Learn more at bit.ly/4ze7tQb

A graphic from MIT Sloan about AI in healthcare. It discusses the 2025 negotiations between Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance of Health Care Unions, impacting healthcare workers and AI. The header reads "From MIT Sloan," and the footer includes the text "MIT Sloan Alumni" with a social media handle.

Green graphic featuring the MIT Sloan Alumni branding. Text reads: "SMART. OPEN. GROUNDED. INVENTIVE." Followed by "MORE MIT SLOAN ALUMNI STORIES mitsloan.mit.edu/alumni." Icon of a building facade in the top right corner.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Campus colors from 20 years ago! 📷 : Stuart Darsch

Vibrant autumn leaves in shades of orange and yellow fill the view against a clear blue sky.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Seats are filling up—secure yours today! Join MIT Sloan’s Dean Richard M. Locke, PhD ’89, Kate Kellogg, PhD ’05, and Rama Ramakrishnan, SM ’90, PhD ’94, for a discussion around AI, leadership, and management education. Register now at the link below. bit.ly/inventingthefuturecambridge

Flyer for MIT Sloan Alumni event titled "Invent the Future: Leading in an AI-Enabled World." The event features speakers Richard M. Locke, Kate Kellogg, and Rama Ramakrishnan. Date and time: Monday, October 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Samberg Conference Center, MIT Building 52, 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142. Event color scheme includes maroon, red, and white. Social media handle: @MITSloanAlumni.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The use of a single hiring algorithm by multiple firms, known as algorithmic monoculture, is less problematic for job seekers than past research has shown, according to a study by MIT researchers. Learn more at bit.ly/4d688uo

The image is a red graphic with white text providing information about an MIT paper titled "Algorithmic Monoculture and Its Critics," co-authored by Brian Hedden and Manish Raghavan. It highlights their roles and affiliations with MIT, the Sloan School of Management, and the Schwarzman College of Computing. The graphic includes the text "MIT Sloan Alumni" and the Twitter handle @MITSloanAlumni.

Red background with white text: "SMART. OPEN. GROUNDED. INVENTIVE." An icon resembling an ancient building is at the top right. Below, more text reads: "MORE MIT SLOAN ALUMNI STORIES mitsloan.mit.edu/alumni," followed by "MIT Sloan Alumni" at the bottom.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In 1990, Joe Weber, SM ’71, and his wife Maria filed a patent. Four years later, U.S. patent 5,305,205 was granted for a “Computer-Assisted Transcription Apparatus”—otherwise known as predictive typing. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4ygzdDq

An image featuring an MIT Sloan Alumni publication. On the left, a quote from Joe Weber discusses changing human-computer interaction. The right shows a close-up of an old computer screen with tasks listed: 1-exam, 2-estimated, 3-evidence.

This image contains text about Weber's contributions to healthcare organizations and computing, referring to MIT Sloan 57 years ago. It highlights the invention of predictive typing and mentions MIT Sloan Alumni. The background features a cityscape with water and buildings under a blue sky.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For 75 years, the MIT Center for International Studies has brought together engineers, social scientists, and policymakers to confront the most pressing global challenges. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4hMMbSH 📷: Courtesy MIT Center for International Studies

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Walter C. Wood Sailing Pavilion in 2008 📷: Heifetz

A row of sailboats lined up on a dock, each with a visible number on its hull. The city skyline of Boston is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

View from a red sailboat on a river, facing a city skyline. Prominent buildings include the John Hancock Tower and the Prudential Tower. The sky is clear and blue.

A person stands on a dock next to a small sailboat labeled "MIT 14." Another person is seated in the boat. The background features a city skyline with buildings and trees along the water.

A red sailboat labeled "MIT" on the sail is floating on the Charles River. The Boston skyline, including the Prudential Tower, is visible in the background on a clear day. Another red boat is partially visible in the foreground.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The MIT Sloan School of Management led the 2026 U.S. News and World Report top university rankings in three categories: analytics, production/operations management, and quantitative analysis. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4ACx6f1 📷: Bryce Vickmark

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tamires Vilela, MBA ’17, author of the book “Entretempos: O que acontece quando a carreira que deu certo já não faz sentido,“ wrote about character burnout in the Brazilian health magazine “Veja Saúde.“ Read more at the link below. bit.ly/4gZo7Nd

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The MIT Sloan Alumni Board kicked off the new academic year with its first meeting this month. They discussed updates on external engagement, the state of the school, and more. Many thanks to all MIT Sloan Alumni Board members for their support of the school.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

MIT Sloan’s Dean Richard M. Locke, PhD ’89, Kate Kellogg, PhD ’05, and Rama Ramakrishnan, SM ’90, PhD ’94, host a timely discussion around AI, leadership, and the future of management education. Secure your spot now at the link below. bit.ly/inventingthefuturecambridge

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Innovations from MIT delta V Demo Day include a trust layer for AI agents, an autonomous underwater vehicle for overboard rescues, a hands-free pump for mobile blood transfusions, and much more. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4xYELlR 📷: Justin Knight

A group of individuals stands on a stage displaying the word "delta v" in large letters. They are posing in front of a backdrop with geometric patterns. The stage is set in an auditorium with wooden accents and colorful seating.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

MIT Sloan leads the 2027 QS Global MBA Ranking, with U.S. taking 11 of the top 20 spots. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/3UXpS4P 📷: Bryce Vickmark

Illuminated wall sign for "MIT Management Sloan School" with colorful vertical stripes, in a modern hallway setting with a person walking by.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Gim Hom, SB ’71, SM ’72, SM ’73, and Mildred Cheung spoke to Spectrum about establishing a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) for its summer 2026 issue. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4gwqlU3

A tribute to Gim Hom, mentioning his education at MIT, marriage, and contributions to the MIT Sloan Alumni. Image includes the MIT dome and social media handle @MITSloanAlumni.

The image features a maroon background with a quote about financial aid and giving back. Below the quote, Gim Hom is identified as a senior lecturer at MIT EECS. Beside this, there is a circular photo of two individuals. The image also includes the text "MIT Sloan Alumni" and the Twitter handle @MITSloanAlumni.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Welcome to MIT Future Fest: a new five-day festival of science, technology, art, and design. Join us from September 30–October 4 at venues across the MIT campus. Secure your spot at the link below. bit.ly/4hq4he2

Poster for MIT Future Fest with the text "where the future is made." Features a dual arrow symbol and a gradient background from black to a rainbow of colors. Event dates are listed as 30 Sept to 4 Oct.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Continuing the theme of foundational support, Spectrum’s summer 2026 issue looked at MIT professorships with MIT Sloan’s Swati Gupta, PhD ’17. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4gxs1wo

This image features an individual standing in front of a chalkboard with mathematical equations. The text discusses the work of a Class of 1947 Career Development Professor at MIT Sloan, focusing on balancing artificial intelligence with human decision-making. The individual emphasizes the importance of fair algorithms. MIT Sloan Alumni branding is present.

This image features a quote discussing the value of professorships in high-risk areas for faculty. It emphasizes pushing boundaries and training scientists. The quote is attributed to Swati Gupta, PhD ’17, Class of 1947 Career Development Associate Professor, with a circular photo beside the text. The image is branded with MIT Sloan Alumni logos and includes the Twitter handle @MITSloanAlumni.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

After learning all about dragon boat racing firsthand, Farshid Alizadeh-Shabdiz, EMBA ’17, is committed to doing it again next year. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/46amx4D

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The summer 2026 issue of Spectrum is all about foundational support. MIT Sloan Professor Andrew Lo spoke about how fellowships allow promising researchers to work hard, take risks, and make an impact. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4ybHgB9

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

New research from the MIT Sloan School of Management identifies the most effective ways businesses can use and benefit from AI personalization. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/3Uy7qzy

A person stands confidently in front of a modern building facade, arms folded. Text is present discussing personalized AI in management. The image mentions Sinan Aral, MIT Sloan Alumni, and their role as a David Austin Professor of Management. The @MITSloanAlumni handle is visible.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

MIT again captures the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ annual list highlighting 500 colleges that produce high-earning, successful and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/3zRlXqK 📷: Emily Dahl

Wide-angle view of the iconic Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) dome at dusk, surrounded by trees. The building's columns and illuminated windows provide a focal point, with a grassy lawn in the foreground where people are gathered. The sky is overcast, adding a dramatic backdrop to the scene.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Jackie Selby, EMBA ’21, hosts a conversation with Robert Wickham, SB ’93, SM ’95, on venture capital, innovation, and the magic of MIT. Register to attend the next MIT Sloan Alumni Online (MITSAO) session at the link below. bit.ly/4xAwFQ9

Flyer for MIT Sloan Alumni Online event featuring Robert Wickham. Event details: September 22, 12:00-1:00 p.m., online. Includes event description and contact information.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Companies building and marketing digital advisers can win users’ trust by positioning AI as a safe, judgment-free tool. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4wZhLC6

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The call for participants emphasized that no experience was necessary. Those who were interested simply had to show up at practice “and have fun.” Dr. Carl Robert Dahlberg, SF ’17, echoes this sentiment. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/46amx4D

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

MIT Sloan students have returned to campus! 📷: Kelly Davidson

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/45TTsKR 📷: Courtesy MIT Sandbox

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Stacks in the Dewey Library in 2008. The Dewey Library permanently closed in June. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4y5Hiun 📷: Heifetz

A library interior featuring shelves filled with numerous books. A cart is visible in the aisle. In the foreground, an open book rests on a stand. A sign on the wall reads "Library of Congress Classification Schedules." The room is well-lit with overhead lights.

A bookshelf filled with various textbooks on economics and macroeconomics. Titles include "Economics" by Samuelson and "Macroeconomics" by Mankiw, among others. The books are tightly arranged on two shelves.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Audacious founders. Consequential companies. That’s who takes the stage at MIT delta v Demo Day. Friday, September 11 4–5:30 p.m. (doors at 3:30 p.m.) Kresge Auditorium Get your tickets now at the link below! bit.ly/40HvJe5

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In a recent blog post for the Peruvian publication Mercado Negro, Carolina Cabello, MBA ’19, the head of Mercado Pago Peru, emphasized the necessity of digitization for Peruvian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4gG1I6e

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Bill Aulet, SF ‘94, and Jenny Larios Berlin, MCP ‘14, MBA ‘15, led a recent webinar on how entrepreneurs can combine AI with Aulet’s 24-step Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework to work faster and more effectively. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4xoR5vD

This image shows an individual smiling and standing in front of a backdrop with glass windows. Text on the image includes a quote about business strategy and product-market fit, attributed to an MIT Sloan Alumni. The bottom of the image lists Jenny Larios Berlin as a Senior Lecturer and Entrepreneur in Residence, with MIT Sloan Alumni branding and the Twitter handle @MITSloanAlumni.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Ling Xiang, EMBA ’19, put out a call for dragon boat participants. The message quickly landed in the inboxes of Sloanies like Christalyn Rhodes, SFMBA ’26, who was a student at the time. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/46amx4D

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A recent paper co-authored by MIT Sloan faculty shows that giving people the opportunity to trade energy stocks increased their support for government and business actions to counter climate change. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4cdt8yO 📷: Mimi Phan / iStock

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

MIT Sloan students are returning to campus! 📷: Kelly Davidson

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In a new paper, MIT Sloan Professor John Sterman, PhD ’82, and Koru Labs President Jennifer Turliuk, SFMBA ’25, explore whether AI will “ruin” or “save” the planet. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4gO8Cr7

The image is a graphic featuring a quote about large corporations and AI impacting net-zero targets. It includes the name "Jennifer Turliuk, SFMBA '25" with a photo of the speaker. The background is gray with a stylized building icon. Text reads: "MIT Sloan Alumni" and the Twitter handle "@MITSloanAlumni.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Organizations that succeed in the 21st century are agile and innovate quickly. According to MIT Sloan’s Andrew McAfee, the future of tech-driven companies is young U.S. firms on the West Coast. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4qCNsQ4

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

For the first time in its 47-year history, the Boston Dragon Boat Festival featured a team from the MIT Club of Boston comprised of alumni, students, affiliates, and Institute community members. Watch the full video at the link below. bit.ly/46amx4D

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The Memorial Drive entrance to Building E52 in 2004.

A person is walking through the glass doors of the Alfred P. Sloan Building at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The building has a gold and glass facade with the name prominently displayed above the entrance.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In a new book, Paul Osterman, PhD ‘76, details his research finding more than one-third of U.S. workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4znHeYn

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In a recent article, MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy Research Associate Niccolo Comati, MFin ’25, presents new research findings on the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4gGQrmb

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

MIT Sloan Dean Richard M. Locke, PhD ’89, discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4ql5bLA 📷: Andrew Ryan

Modern glass and stone building with large windows, identified as the MIT Sloan School of Management, illuminated at dusk. A small red-leafed tree is visible in front.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

🚇 A train pulls into the MBTA Red Line station at Kendall Square in 2008 📷: Heifetz

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Michael Autery, SFMBA ’26, co-founder of Gander Robotics and member of the 2026 MIT delta v cohort, appeared on the MIT Sloan alumni podcast in May. Listen to his episode at the link below. bit.ly/4dlReZd

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

MIT Sloan Reunion 2026 was held on campus from May 28–May 31, 2026. Catch up on session recaps, video recordings, and the official photo gallery at the link below. bit.ly/4x7dA7L : L. Barry Hetherington

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A study co-authored by MIT professors Dennis Whyte and Andrew W. Lo proposes a framework for understanding what’s needed to make fusion energy commercially viable in the marketplace. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4zaPECd

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The MIT Sloan School of Management has launched the MIT Sloan Data Analytics Consortium, a new approach that expands the way the school connects with industry leaders. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4wmzFhY 📷: Kelly Davidson

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Distinguished Senior Lecturer Neal Hartman teaches managerial communication in August 2008 📷: Heifetz

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Few AI pilots scale successfully. Asking key questions about goals, governance, and culture can help them thrive. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4hdDaU2 📷: Mohamad Ramli / iStock

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

AIDEs have lower overhead, are extremely efficient at product development, require a smaller footprint, and provide increased ownership for founders, according to MIT Sloan’s Paul Cheek. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4xhX9FF 📷: Hilch / iStock

This image is an illustration depicting stylized people working on large floating platforms, each representing different tasks related to technology and machinery. At the center, a pink brain labeled "AI" hovers, symbolizing artificial intelligence. Lines connect the platforms, indicating interconnectedness. The background is a gradient of blue.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Several alumni recently joined the MIT Alumni Association Board of Directors. Among them are two Sloanies: Anthony “Tony” Davis, SM ’85, and Stacy Yu, SB ’98. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/3Scmp18

This image is a social media post from MIT Sloan Alumni. It features a photo of a person alongside a text description of the individual's leadership roles within the MIT Club of Washington DC, including president and several vice president positions. The text also notes an award, the Margaret L.A. MacVicar ’65, ScD ’67 Award, received by the individual in 2023 and the Great Dome Award in 2024. The background is red with white text.

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Robert E. Cohen, the Raymond A. (1921) and Helen E. St. Laurent Professor of Chemical Engineering, Emeritus, passed away peacefully on July 9. He was 79. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/3U1IXSL

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MIT Sloan Alumni @mitsloanalumni.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

MIT’s Great Dome on a summer night in August 2008

A grand neoclassical building at night, with a large illuminated dome and columns, identified as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The sky is a deep blue, and the structure is framed by dark silhouettes of trees.

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