A new ceremonial shepherd’s staff for use during MIT Commencement was given to the Institute by Professor Lily Tsai, former chair of the faculty; designed by Professor Brandon Clifford; and fabricated at MIT by a team from the Department of Architecture.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu addressed the advanced degree ceremony for the MIT School of Architecture and Planning, calling for prioritization of people's needs in cities.
At the 2023 OneMIT Commencement ceremony, Mark Rober urged MIT’s graduating class to cultivate a sense of optimism and collaboration before sending his graduation cap flying away with a drone.
MIT staff, faculty, and student volunteers offer their time each year to help put on the Institute’s Commencement ceremony and take in the celebratory atmosphere.