Sally Kornbluth’s charge to the Class of 2026
MIT President Sally Kornbluth addressed the Class of 2026, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and excellence in their future endeavors. She encouraged graduates to embrace the values instilled during their time at MIT and to contribute to society through scientific curiosity. Kornbluth highlighted the unique community at MIT that fosters a commitment to high standards and intellectual growth.
- ▪Sally Kornbluth delivered a commencement address to the Class of 2026 at MIT.
- ▪She emphasized the values of excellence and curiosity as essential for the graduates' future.
- ▪Kornbluth encouraged graduates to embrace challenges and the willingness to fail as part of their growth.
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MIT’s president asked graduates help the world understand the importance of curiosity — “our intellectual rocket fuel” — to society as a whole. Watch Video MIT News Publication Date: May 28, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact: MIT Media Relations Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-253-2700 Media Download ↓ Download Image Caption: “I hope you will join in a great shared effort to sustain the work of scientific curiosity — on a mission to serve,” said President Sally Kornbluth. Credits: Credit: Gretchen Ertl *Terms of Use: Images for download on the MIT News office website are made available to non-commercial entities, press and the general public under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives license.
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