About MIT News Office

The MIT News Office is part of the Office of Communications.

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 working with journalists;
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.