massachusetts institute of technology

About the MIT news office

Who we are

What we do

  • Promote MIT’s research, innovations, teaching and newsworthy events and people to the campus community, the news media and the general public; 
  • Communicate Institute announcements;
  • Publish community news for MIT faculty, students, staff and alumni;
  • Provide media services to members of the community, including advice on writing and placing op-eds; 
  • Respond to media inquiries and interview requests;
  • Assist with film crew requests, including handling all necessary permitting;
  • Handle public relations for major announcements, news conferences and symposia;
  • Provide a public information office in emergencies and crises. 

What we publish